I’m willing to bet Thomas Fuller couldn’t have predicted that! The Clock Tower Inn offers 8 luxurious suites, and each of those suites comes with a private bath, fireplace, flat screen television, and access to wifi. Thanks to the restoration efforts of Mark Graham after he took ownership of the establishment, the historic building has now been fully restored. The Clock Tower Inn Today Photo credit: Christopher Mitchell I appreciate history as much as the next person, but I also appreciate a hot shower, and owner Mark Graham clearly understands that. What I appreciate about the Clock Tower Inn is that they’ve managed to preserve and showcase that history, while ensuring that guests can enjoy modern amenities. Once you know that fact, I think it’s easy to see the resemblance between the two buildings.

You may not know his name off the top of your head, but he was the chief architect for the parliament buildings in Ottawa. Perhaps the most interesting tidbit for Ontario history buffs, though, would be that this building was designed by the architect, Thomas Fuller. Apparently, it was also home to the Custom House and Inland Revenue Office for the local area. To start, we’ve got to go all the way back to 1889 when this building served as Strathroy, Ontario’s original Post Office.

Let’s talk about those origins for a moment, shall we? The History of Strathroy’s Clock Tower Inn The moment I arrived, I felt connected to a larger narrative, and one that goes right back to the origins of Canada itself. I’ve got nothing against chain hotels or motels, particularly for families who need to stick to a strict budget, but there’s no question that staying at a unique, historic property can really add to your trip. But as soon as I saw it, I thought to myself, “okay, this must be the Clock Tower Inn.” And it’s not because I’m particularly intuitive – the prominent four-face clock atop a tower was a dead giveaway. And, history isn’t only found in cities like Kingston, Ottawa, or Toronto – it’s just as prevalent, if not more so, in Ontario’s small towns.Īs I cruised into Strathroy, Ontario looking for the Clock Tower Inn, I didn’t know quite what to expect. This province may not be that old in the grand scheme of things, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a history worth celebrating.

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