Ontario
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The History of Rockwood, Ontario
Rockwood, Ontario, is a quaint town that was founded by hardworking individuals with an abundance of community spirit. The village truly shines around its natural elements, with the Eramosa River taking centre stage.
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The History of St. Jacobs, Ontario
St. Jacobs, Ontario, is a lovely village that has transformed into a tourist destination because of its entertaining attractions.
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The History of Elora, Ontario
Elora, Ontario, is a stunning town known for its spectacular views of the Grand River.
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The History of Vittoria, Ontario
Vittoria, Ontario, is a small village and a precious gem in Norfolk County that prides itself on its community spirit. The area is known for being one of the most historic communities in the county, dating back to the early 1800s.
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The History of Lucan, Ontario
Lucan, Ontario, is a growing small town with a lot of history behind it. The Attawandaron (Neutrals) was the first group living in the region before the area was settled in 1829 by free Black pioneers from the United States.
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The History of St. Marys, Ontario
St. Marys, Ontario, was given the nickname "The Stonetown" because of the abundance of limestone found in the surrounding area.
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The History of Waterford, Ontario
Waterford, Ontario, started as a milling centre before transforming into the natural beauty that it is today. The Missasuagas and the Six Nations of the Grand River were the original groups of Indigenous Peoples in the area before Paul Averill eventually settled there in 1794.
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The History of Otterville, Ontario
Otterville, Ontario, is a small community in Oxford County, but don't let its size fool you. The tiny village has a ton of fascinating local history, including being one of the earliest settled areas in the region and sharing a special connection to the Underground Railroad in Canada.
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The History of Grand Bend, Ontario
Grand Bend, Ontario, is a small town that transforms into a booming summer destination people have been visiting since the 1870s.
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The History of Sparta, Ontario
Sparta, Ontario, was once a flourishing settlement in Yarmouth County known as "The Corners." The Attawandaron (Neutrals) was the first group in the region alongside the Haudenosaunee and Algonquin peoples. The village of Sparta was established in 1813 when Jonathan Doan travelled down Lake Erie by flat-bottomed barge to Kettle Creek looking for a safer place to start a Quaker settlement.
