Grimsby, Lower-tier municipality in Niagara Region, Canada
Description
Grimsby is a town situated between Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment, featuring sections of the Bruce Trail that run through its borders for walking and nature exploration. The landscape includes residential areas mixed with green spaces and natural habitats.
History
United Empire Loyalists from Great Britain established the town in 1790 and shaped its early development. Robert Nelles, serving as a lieutenant-colonel, played a leading role during the War of 1812 in advancing the community.
Culture
The Grimsby Public Library, founded in 1871, received support from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and remains a gathering place for learning and community activities.
Practical
The town is accessible via the Queen Elizabeth Way highway, and local transit operates on an on-demand basis since August 2020. Visitors should plan outdoor activities during warmer months and check trail conditions before exploring the hiking routes.
Did you know?
Grimsby Beach features distinctive homes painted in bright colors by their owners, creating a cheerful waterfront character. These structures are often called Gingerbread Houses and stand out for their playful, colorful designs.
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Grimsby Secondary School
1.8 km
Beamer Memorial Conservation Area
2 kmPromontory Falls
7.7 kmFifty Road Cascade
7.6 kmGrand Cascade
8.1 kmEast of Fifty Falls
7.4 kmPuddicombe Falls
7.1 kmWest of Fifty Lower Falls
7.7 kmWest of Fifty Upper Cascade
7.9 km
Fifty Point Conservation Area
6.5 kmThirty Mountain Methodist Cemetery
5 kmBell Park
2 kmNelles Beach
1.4 kmRock Chapel Church
6.6 kmBeamers Falls
2.7 kmGrimsby Fire and Police Station Building
1.1 km
Nelles-Fitch House
1.6 kmUdell House
2.1 kmLake Lawn
592 m
The Stone Shop
2.7 kmJames Willison Grout Nelles House
1.2 kmOld Bank of Hamilton
1.1 kmWhittaker Block
1.1 km159 Main Street
1.8 km2 Third Street
2.1 kmBowlaugh House
2.3 km
Nelles Manor Museum
1.6 kmFifty Point Conservation Area
6.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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