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Simcoe, ON.

Unincorporated.

Pop. 13,922 (2016)

In the name of the founder…

Simcoe was founded in 1795 by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe. Initially, the settlement consisted of two distinct areas, Birdtown, named by William Bird who arrived in the early 1800s and the Queensway which grew up around Aron Culver’s sawmill and grist mill in the 1820s. The post office opened in 1829 and was called Simcoe. In 1837, the village became the seat of government of the then Talbot District.

Simcoe was incorporated as a town in 1878 and had its own town council and mayor until December 31, 2000. In 2001, the town and all other municipalities within the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk were dissolved and the region was divided into two single tier municipalities with city-status but called counties. Simcoe now forms Ward 5 of Norfolk County.

 

Some places to check out:

  • One of the town’s notable landmarks is the Norfolk County Memorial Tower, which commemorates the lives of Canadians who died for Canada in conflicts overseas.[10] The Memorial Tower overlooks scenic Wellington Park, a public greenspace that includes walking paths and a waterway system with a small lake, close to the downtown core.
  • There are 50 hotels and bed and breakfast properties within a reasonable driving distance of Simcoe’s downtown core

If you’re looking to get away from the busy big city for the day, there’s lots that can be uncovered in the laid back Simcoe region, and you can still be home in time for supper.

Find more details and plan your day HERE.

 

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