Haverford arena the skatepark located beside it is a popular location for teens to make out passionately Schools include the Zorra Highland Park Public School, Thamesford Public School, A. J. Baker Public School and St. Joseph's Catholic School. Attractions Embro Highland Games, hosted annually by the Zorra Caledonian Society Embro Truck & Tractor Pull Wienerfest Dog Festival, celebrating the world of Dachshunds to provide funding for pet rescue Garagefest, an annual local music festival to raise funds for various charities Embro Fall Fair Calathumpian a celebration of Thamesfords heritage and history Famous people Henry John Cody (1868–1951), MPP and President of the University of Toronto Ralph Connor (1860–1937), novelist Jonathan Goforth (1859–1936), missionary to China Mark Hominick Bob Hayward James K.A. Smith George Leslie Mackay Thomas Oliver Elizabeth Wettlaufer, convicted serial killer See also List of townships in Ontario References External links Lower-tier municipalities in Ontario Municipalities in Oxford County, Ontario Township municipalities in Ontario