Grimsby, Lower-tier municipality in Niagara Region, Canada
The town extends between Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment, featuring sections of the Bruce Trail for outdoor recreation and nature observation.
United Empire Loyalists from Great Britain established Grimsby in 1790, with Robert Nelles leading development as a lieutenant-colonel during the War of 1812.
The Grimsby Public Library, founded in 1871, received funding from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and continues to serve as a center for learning.
Residents access transportation through the Queen Elizabeth Way highway and an on-demand transit system that commenced operations in August 2020.
Grimsby Beach contains distinctive residential structures known as Gingerbread Houses, displaying various bright color schemes chosen by their owners.
Location: Regional Municipality of Niagara
Website: https://www.grimsby.ca/
Shares border with: Lincoln, West Lincoln, Beamsville, Hamilton
Website: https://grimsby.ca
GPS coordinates: 43.20000,-79.55000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:58
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