Welcome to friendly Parkhill, a rural Ontario town for family leisure and adventure, a place for everyone. Situated on County Road 81 north of Highway 402, Parkhill is easily accessible from Sarnia/Port Huron and Highway 401, the expressway extending from Windsor/Detroit, through Toronto and on to the Ontario/Quebec border.

Parkhill is adjacent to the Great Canadian Hideaway. Canoeing, camping, nature trails, cross country skiing are available in the 300 acre park  which also includes beaches, out door swimming pool, boating and sports facilities. 

Horse racing has been a popular activity in Parkhill from its early years. It is presently part of the Southwestern Ontario Harness Racing Fair Circuit. A fine standardbred line bearing the name 'Gratton' originated here.  More recently, "Quite A Sensation", owned  by Claire Porter won over one-million in purses.

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PARKHILL and District Centennial book(1960)  - A history of Parkhill and area 

Parkhill owes its beginning to the coming of the railway. In 1859, the Grand Trunk Railway completed a line from St. Mary's to Sarnia. The following year the first Post Office and store were opened at the present site of Parkhill.

Parkhill was originally known as Westwood, named Swainsby in 1861 and finally Parkhill in 1863. Parkhill's growth was slow at first until a grist mill was constructed in the community. Other industries including saw mills, a foundry, a flax mill and a woollen mill became a part of Parkhill.  By 1871, the community had a population of 1500. Parkhill was incorporated as a village in 1872 and as a town in 1886.  Many fine old Victorian commercial buildings  such as the Cheapside Block and Gibbs Block can be found located along Main Street. Parkhill also has many handsome churches and houses throughout the town.

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