Durham, community in the municipality of West Grey, Grey County, Ontario, Canada
Durham is a small community in West Grey, Ontario, Canada, set along the Saugeen River with a compact downtown lined with local shops. On the edges of town, visitors find two sandy beaches, a conservation area with walking trails, and a waterfall.
The settlement was founded in the 1840s by Scottish settler Archibald Hunter, who built mills along the Saugeen River that helped the community grow into a local trading hub. In 1872, provincial legislation gave it official status.
Durham has a local gallery where artists from the area show and sell their work throughout the year. Every July, an arts festival fills the town with exhibitions and live performances that draw people from the surrounding region.
Durham sits at the crossroads of Highways 4 and 6, which makes it easy to reach from nearby towns such as Owen Sound. The downtown is compact enough to cover on foot, and camping options are available for those who want to stay overnight.
Several buildings in the downtown core date back to the 1850s, making them among the oldest standing structures in the region. The town has been hit by both serious floods and a tornado but was rebuilt each time without losing its original street layout.
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