Wainfleet, Ontario

2 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 T here’s a well-kept secret nestled along the shores of Lake Erie – a coveted vacation and recreation spot for the few who’ve discovered the Township of Wainfleet, Ontario with its scenic aquatic views, sandy beaches, and breathtaking sunsets. The township is dotted with a plethora of conservation areas, as well as beautiful hiking, biking, kayaking and canoeing offerings in the midst of diverse natural areas full of wildlife and more than 180 bird species. The township has maintained a rural flavor and is 92 percent farmland; something Mayor Kevin Gibson takes a great deal of pride in. As he likes to remind people, “Your daily bacon and eggs come from Wainfleet.” The small farming community is anything but sleepy, proudly hosting several annual events drawing visitors not only locally, but also from the wider region and beyond. Wainfleet wants people to enjoy the history of the area and gives them a uniquely authentic look into the past that few smaller rural centres have been able to maintain. The Township of Wainfleet is growing, as more people discover the majesty of the Niagara Region and the strong rural traditions the township offers within its close-knit community. AT A GLANCE TOWNSHIP OF WAINFLEET, ONTARIO WHAT: A rural, lakeside township; seasonal population over 10,000 WHERE: The southern Niagara region of Ontario WEBSITE: www.wainfleet.ca THE JOYS OF RURAL HERITAGE