Civil Municipal - September 2024

A rural township tucked in the southern part of Ontario in the heart of the Niagara region and strategically located on Lake Erie, home to the tourist-friendly Long Beach, Wainfleet caters not only to its happy residents but also to the many visitors who come to enjoy some of its top-tier recreational amenities. Along with great boating and water-related activities, historical sights, and breathtaking landscapes, Wainfleet Township is also home to the Marshville Heritage Village which helps to bring to life the way things used to be for tourists for the unique opportunity to dip into the area’s rich history. The story of Wainfleet Township is one of prosperity and growth. The Township has grown to encompass the second largest community in the region with just shy of 7,000 residing in the area. Residents have their pick of outdoor activities with four beaches located in the township as well as an outstanding network of trails, one of which follows the route of the well-known Talbot Trail. Green spaces and parks are located throughout the township and quaint architecture can be found throughout the region. A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY WITH MUCH TO OFFER Along with the endless year-round outdoor opportunities beckoning those lucky enough to live in Wainfleet Township, residents can also enjoy fresh vegetables and local produce directly from homebred farms scattered throughout the township, and the feeling that embraces visitors is one of deep agricultural roots. Visitors are also struck by the cherished traditions they encounter when visiting the area along with a plethora of events that welcome even the most discerning of tourists. With a decidedly community-first appeal, one of the most cherished events that helps to bring this very tight-knit community together is the Marshville Heritage Festival. Equally as popular, Wainfleet also hosts the Wainfleet Fall Fair and a farmers market. As the days turn colder, a Christmas Market adds to the township’s event calendar. 207 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 09 TOWNSHIP OF WAINFLEET, ON

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