Pelham, Ontario

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The Town of Pelham (2006 population 16,155) is located in the centre of Niagara Region in Ontario, Canada.

Pelham Township was part of Welland County since the 1780s. Although during the War of 1812 there were no battles in Pelham, after the war, a major fortification was proposed in the north of the township in the Short Hills area. The high-rising hills were thought to be an excellent defence spot, and 900 acres (3.6 km²) of lands were purchased by the government. The site was surveyed and named Wellington Height after the Duke of Wellington. The planned stronghold was named King George's Battery. However, the plan was repeatedly deferred, before being finally abandoned in 1860s. The land was sold off as farmland. From the top of the hill on a clear day it is possible to see Toronto, Hamilton and Western New York state. At one time a ski tow was installed on the north side of the hill but it was a commercial failure and the land reverted to pasture.

In 1970, the Town of Pelham unified five historical communities: Fonthill, Ridgeville, Effingham, North Pelham and Fenwick into a single town covering 126.42 square kilometres. This integration brought together a mix of farming and growing commercialism.

Attractions

The Comfort Maple Tree is estimated to be Canada's largest Sugar Maple tree, approximately 500 years old. Named after the Comfort family on whose land the tree once stood, it has been designated a Conservation site for its biological and historical significance. The Comfort Maple is located in the village of North Pelham.

Short Hills Provincial Park, located along the northern border of Pelham, is a wildlife preserve of 6.6 square kilometres. It once consisted of a valley filled with sedimentary deposits and glacial till, until Twelve Mile Creek sliced through, forming the "Short Hills." In addition there is also St. John's Conservation area, which has a fish pond and a set of trails.

Pelham is also a great location for avid golfers, having a steadily growing amount of golf courses. The city's oldest course, Lookout Point Golf and Country Club, was founded in 1922 by a group of Welland businessmen. Interestingly, the planned King George's Battery would have been located on site of the course, in an area currently occupied by parking, clubhouse, and the first tee.

Notable people from Pelham

Steve Bauer grew up in Fenwick and later became a professional cyclist and wore the yellow jersey at the Tour de France during several years in the 1980s. There is a series of walking and biking trails throughout the municipality which are named after him.

World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Marlene Streit also grew up in Pelham, and has a park in the Town's core named after her.

CTV's morning show CTV AM's weather and sports man, Jeff Hutcheson currently lives in Fenwick

Former NHL enforcer Matt Johnson was raised and lived in Fenwick Ontario, although his birthplace is listed as Welland Ontario, as this is where the local hospital is located.

Government

The Town is divided into three wards, each of which elects two councillors to sit on Town Council for a period of four years. The Mayor is elected separately and also serves a term of four years. The mayor for 2006-2010 is Dave Augustyn. Additionally a regional councillor is elected to represent Pelham at the Regional Municipality of Niagara government-level.

Demographics

According to the Canada 2006 Census:
  • Population: 16,155
  • Percentage Change (2001-2006): + 5.8 %
  • Dwellings: 6,058
  • Area: 126.42 km²
  • Population density: 127.8/km²
According to the Canada 2001 Census:
  • Population: 15,272
  • Percentage Change (1996-2001): + 6.5 %
  • Dwellings: 5,714
  • Area: 126.42 km²
  • Population density: 120.8/km²

Communities

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Lincoln, St. Catharines
West Lincoln
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Thorold, Welland
Wainfleet
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Regional Municipality of Niagara
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Inner Ring of Golden Horseshoe
Largest City:Toronto
Regions:Durham Region • Halton Region • Peel Region • York Region • City of Hamilton • Niagara Region
Cities:Brampton • Burlington • Mississauga • Niagara Falls • Oshawa • Pickering • Port Colborne • St. Catharines • Thorold • Vaughan • Welland
Towns and Major Communities:Ajax • Aurora • Bolton • Bowmanville • Brock • Buttonville • Caledon • Clarington • Concord • East Gwillimbury • Fort Erie • Georgina • Grimsby • Lincoln • Halton Hills • Keswick • King • Kleinburg • Maple • Markham • Milton • Newmarket • Niagara-on-the-Lake • Oakville • Pelham • Richmond Hill • Scugog • Sutton • Thornhill • Unionville • Uxbridge • Whitby • Whitchurch-Stouffville • Woodbridge
The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 16 2006. The next census following will be the 2011 Census. Canada's total population according to the 2006 census was 31,612,897.

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Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario

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Welland County (area, excluding cities was 226,970 acres) is a historic county in the Canadian province of Ontario.

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (c. 1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish British Army soldier and statesman, widely considered one of the leading military and political figures of the first half of the nineteenth century.
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Fonthill is a community in the town of Pelham, Ontario, Canada. It has a few small industries, most notably Fonthill Lumber, but is primarily a residential suburb known for its upscale homes and community spirit. As a bedroom community, most residents commute to Welland, St.
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Ridgeville is a village within the town of Pelham, Ontario in Canada. It borders the western limit of the area known as Fonthill. It derives its name from its location on the south western ridge of the Fonthill Kame.
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Effingham is a hamlet on Effingham Creek, a tributary of the Twelve Mile Creek, in the northern part of the Town of Pelham in Ontario, Canada. Located close to the Niagara Escarpment, it has few roads which wind through the Escarpment's forests.
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Short Hills Provincial Park is a park located in the centre of the Niagara Peninsula, bordering the city of St. Catharines and the town of Pelham in the Niagara Region in southern Ontario, Canada. It occupies an area of 6.6 km².
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Type Stage Race (Grand Tour)
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First race 1903
Number of races 94 (2007)

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Marlene Stewart Streit (born March 9, 1934) is a golfer and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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Jeff Hutcheson is a Canadian weather and sports anchor for Canada AM.

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    Effingham is a hamlet on Effingham Creek, a tributary of the Twelve Mile Creek, in the northern part of the Town of Pelham in Ontario, Canada. Located close to the Niagara Escarpment, it has few roads which wind through the Escarpment's forests.
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    Fonthill is a community in the town of Pelham, Ontario, Canada. It has a few small industries, most notably Fonthill Lumber, but is primarily a residential suburb known for its upscale homes and community spirit. As a bedroom community, most residents commute to Welland, St.
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