Leamington, Agricultural municipality in Essex County, Canada
Leamington is a municipality along Lake Erie's north shore, where thousands of greenhouses and processing plants concentrate in one region. These facilities produce vegetables year-round in large quantities for markets across Canada and beyond.
The settlement began in 1869 and was formally incorporated as a village in 1874, taking its name from Royal Leamington Spa in England. The region gradually became a farming hub as greenhouses expanded and reshaped the economy.
Agriculture shapes daily life here, with community events regularly celebrating the harvest and the farmers who grow the vegetables. The connection between residents and farming is visible everywhere, from local businesses to casual conversations.
Summer months offer the best views of farming operations and the most active season, making it the ideal time to visit and observe the agricultural landscape. Access to the Lake Erie shoreline is available along the north shore, with several vantage points to take in the surroundings.
The region holds North America's largest concentration of commercial greenhouses, a density of production facilities found nowhere else on the continent. Visitors can see rows of glass structures stretching across the landscape, representing decades of agricultural investment and specialization.
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