41-714: La Salette can refer to: La Salette, Ontario , a hamlet in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada La Salette-Fallavaux , a commune in the Isère department, France La Salette, Isère , a village in the commune La Salette-Fallavaux Our Lady of La Salette , a pilgrimage location in La Salette, France Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette, Quebec , a village and municipality in Outaouais region, Quebec, Canada La Salette of Roxas ,
82-504: A 4-string tenor banjo shortly after entering grade 1. As a child, Danko was hyperactive , but was diagnosed in an era before Ritalin became mainstream. Bloomsburg ( 42°53′07″N 80°18′04″W / 42.885272°N 80.301218°W / 42.885272; -80.301218 ( Bloomsburg, Ontario ) ) is a hamlet in Norfolk County which can be found on the old Ontario provincial Highway 24 that turns off from
123-539: A man named Booth who was one of the earliest settlers in the area. The village was founded in the 19th century. Booth's Harbour is located near Lake Erie , just across the bay from Long Point . Fishing and boating are productive summer pastimes here along with swimming and exploring the harbour. Boston is an unincorporated area ( 42°59′27″N 80°16′13″W / 42.990711°N 80.270147°W / 42.990711; -80.270147 ( Boston, Norfolk County, Ontario ) ) in Norfolk County . Agriculture
164-660: A municipal government within the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk . Prior to the amalgamation of Norfolk County, the population of the former Township of Delhi was 16,365 in the Canada 2001 Census Part of the agricultural heritage of Delhi included tobacco cultivation. The town has a tobacco museum to commemorate this part of its history. Local farms rely in part upon Jamaican and Mexican workers, who usually arrive around mid-to-late April and return to their homelands around early-to-mid November. North Creek
205-622: A private marian institution in Roxas, Isabela, Philippines. University of La Salette , a private Catholic university in Santiago City, Philippines. The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette , in Attleboro, Massachusetts. [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
246-489: A small village today. It is located in the southwest of Norfolk, bordering on the former Norfolk townships of Middleton to the northeast, and North and South Walsingham to the east. Fairground is a small community in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada where the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show took place in the early 19th century. Until that event was moved to Simcoe , this was the spot where fairgoers attended
287-423: A variety store, an antique store, a "bread and pastries" type of bakery which has been operating in the community since 1939, a family restaurant and a flower shop. Courtland Vinyl Windows and Gopher Dunes are a couple of well-known businesses in the area. A golf course was once located here; it closed on October 16, 2003, due to factors caused by the early 2000s recession . Official tax policy changes made after
328-488: Is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is in between Gilbertville and Simcoe. The population of Atherton is less than 100 people and there are no sidewalks in the hamlet. The tiny community can be found by exploring on Highway 3 as well as Lynedoch Road which is the other major road that goes into Atherton. Bill's Corners ( 42°48′48″N 80°22′29″W / 42.813222°N 80.374775°W / 42.813222; -80.374775 ( Bill's Corners, Ontario ) )
369-418: Is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is in between Pine Grove and Green's Corners. Established prior to 1920, it is considered to be one of Norfolk County's lost hamlets. It once hosted its own post office and general store before they were burnt down sometime after 1920. Rick Danko , a musician and founding member of The Band , has a historical plaque dedicated to him near his childhood home. He performed on
410-658: Is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is between Green's Corners and Hillcrest. Further to the east is the town of Simcoe, which is the closest town to Bill's Corners. One famous previous resident was Dwayne Roloson , who played for six different teams before retiring from the National Hockey League. Roloson currently serves as a goaltending consultant within the Anaheim Ducks organization for the Norfolk Admirals ( Norfolk , Virginia). Blayney
451-560: Is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is in between Bill's Corners and the town of Simcoe. There is also a soccer field; which received a $ 15,000 stimulus package from the Simcoe Lions Club on April 7, 2013. Adult amateur leagues typically do not use this field; with the exception of the Western Ontario Soccer League . Houghton is a former township in Norfolk County . Its township seat was Fairground,
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#1732783551302492-530: Is a hamlet that is located west of Pinegrove in Norfolk County . The hamlet is mostly agricultural and residential. In addition to farms, there is also a machine shop that serves the local residents. The population is under 20 people and the nearest commerce is in Tillsonburg and Delhi . Green's Corners is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is located west of Simcoe, north of Walsh, southeast of Delhi , and east of Pine Grove. The population of Green's Corners
533-471: Is a small town located in Norfolk County; formerly known as Boughner's Corner. The town can be accessed by travelling to the intersection just slightly to the west of Courtland and turning south on Ontario provincial Highway 59 if coming from Delhi , south if coming from Tillsonburg or if travelling eastbound on Ontario Provincial Highway 3 , and straight ahead if travelling southbound using Ontario provincial Highway 59 . Langton once had two banks but
574-425: Is expected to grow to approximately 5,215 residents by 2056, although future wars and pandemics may affect this population growth. People are less likely to have children or emigrate to Canada if there are any major political/medical events happening in the world. Dog's Nest is a community northeast of Port Dover along Highway 6 . It has had its sign stolen 3 times and the municipality at the time decided not to put
615-477: Is famous among locals for being one of the best fishing spots in Lake Erie during the summer months. Frogmore ( 42°41′08″N 80°39′31″W / 42.685464°N 80.658703°W / 42.685464; -80.658703 ( Frogmore, Ontario ) ) is a hamlet that is situated on the junction of Norfolk County Roads 45 and 28. It is located northwest of Valley Heights Secondary School . Agriculture
656-605: Is founded on agriculture, which produces potatoes, onions, and asparagus , among other vegetables. Commerce in Gilbertville includes a tractor shop and an auto repair shop. There is a conservation park to the west of the hamlet. For administrative purposes and municipal elections, Gilbertville is considered to be the southernmost community in the third ward of Norfolk County. Glenshee ( 42°46′04″N 80°29′01″W / 42.767809°N 80.483522°W / 42.767809; -80.483522 ( Glenshee, Ontario ) )
697-481: Is less than 50 people. In addition to residential property, there is also agriculture and some commerce. There is a bakery, a bed and breakfast, an automobile garage, and a Christmas tree store. This hamlet was also the hometown of the late musician, Rick Danko of The Band , who enjoyed a remarkable career on and off the stage. Halfway House Corner is a hamlet in Norfolk County . It is considered to be south of Simcoe and northwest of Port Dover . The Halfway House
738-622: Is subdivided into the Inner Bay and Outer Bay by a line that runs between Turkey Point to the north and Pottahawk Point to the south. Some of the towns along the bay's north shore include Port Rowan , Turkey Point and Port Dover . Long Point is north and across the lake from Erie, Pennsylvania . Sport hunting was important after the Long Point Company purchased the Point in 1866 to facilitate this pursuit. Long Point Provincial Park
779-442: Is the main industry and commerce is limited. It is located northeast of the town of Simcoe . There is also a kindergarten-to-grade 8 school, Boston Public School , in the town. Clear Creek ( 42°34′56″N 80°35′29″W / 42.582095°N 80.591326°W / 42.582095; -80.591326 ( Clear Creek, Ontario ) ) is a hamlet in southwestern Norfolk County. Although people live there and own real estate,
820-438: Is the predominant industry while commercial business ventures are non-existent. It is one of the westernmost communities in Norfolk County . This community has a sizeable population of German Mennonites and Mexican Mennonites. Only six wind turbines, carrying approximately 9 MW of electricity have been placed in the vicinity. No more can be built in this area due to a county-wide ban on wind turbines passed in 2013. Even without
861-405: Is very rural and flat. Streets can be busy sometimes; especially during the weekdays. Possible activities include hiking, walking, running, and cycling. La Salette is a hamlet that is north of Delhi in Norfolk County , Ontario, Canada. La Salette is southwest of Brantford in nearby Brant County and northwest of Simcoe . Agriculture is the main industry and commerce is extremely limited. Most of
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#1732783551302902-488: The 2003 Ontario provincial election worsened the local poverty rate and made people less likely to enjoy golf as a recreational sport. Delhi (pronounced DEL-High) is located off of the junction of Hwy 59 and 3 and is known as the Heart of Tobacco Country. The settlement was founded by Frederick Sovereign (or Sovereign) who built a cabin here in about 1812. At the time, the area was heavily treed and would become important in
943-553: The Canadian province of Ontario consists of a long list of communities. Its four designated population centres are Simcoe , Port Dover , Delhi , and Waterford . The population of the County at the time of the 2016 Census was 64,044. Of that number, 13,922 live in the community of Simcoe. In the late 1900s, the county was merged with Haldimand County but the merged entity was dissolved in 2000 and this area became The Town of
984-409: The "new" Ontario Provincial Highway 24 just 1.5 miles (CONVERT) north of Simcoe. Bloomsburg is the home of Bloomsburg Public School which is for primary, junior, and senior students (kindergarten through eighth grade). There is no commerce in this hamlet and the only industry is agriculture. Booth's Harbour is a community in Norfolk County . There is a historic harbor present which is named after
1025-452: The 22nd century. The nearest high school is Valley Heights Secondary School which is to the northeast. Students from here grab the same high school bus as the students from Houghton. Courtland ( 42°50′26″N 80°37′58″W / 42.840605°N 80.632782°W / 42.840605; -80.632782 ( Courtland, Ontario ) ) is a village located in Norfolk County on Highway 3 between Delhi and Tillsonburg. This community
1066-575: The CIBC bank closed in May 2016 due to increased online banking activity and the changing Canadian economy; placing the future of offline banking in this community in definite jeopardy. Despite its small population, Langton was considered to be a banking hub for the tobacco farmers during the 20th century. Sidewalks exist only on the main street, otherwise, walking in this town is very simple. The entire town spans 5 kilometers in length. Langton enjoys scenery that
1107-448: The County of Norfolk . Andy's Corners ( 42°45′47″N 80°35′39″W / 42.763146°N 80.594158°W / 42.763146; -80.594158 ( Andy's Corners, Ontario ) ) is a small community that is between Wyecombe and Carholme in Norfolk County . Atherton ( 42°49′23″N 80°26′49″W / 42.82298°N 80.446959°W / 42.82298; -80.446959 ( Atherton, Ontario ) )
1148-618: The attractions and farmers displayed their best produce . The community of Fairground borders on the municipality of Bayham in Elgin County to the west, and its southern border is the Lake Erie shoreline, with no natural harbours. Jacksonburg ( 42°35′24″N 80°37′52″W / 42.590°N 80.631°W / 42.590; -80.631 ( Jacksonburg, Ontario ) ) Langton ( 42°44′31″N 80°34′40″W / 42.74197°N 80.577679°W / 42.74197; -80.577679 ( Langton, Ontario ) )
1189-575: The hamlet is legally described as agriculture land, not residential land to reduce property taxes . Approximately 70 people live in this town amongst the 140 houses. About 9 of the houses have been abandoned due to safety issues from the wind turbines. People have lived in this community as far back as 1901 with some Canadian soldiers from the First World War having been raised in this community. There are no sidewalks for safer pedestrian walking and wind turbines are seen very frequently within
1230-433: The houses in La Salette are over 100 years old and the population of La Salette is less than 100 people. Long Point is a sand spit and medium-sized hamlet on the north shore of Lake Erie , part of Norfolk County . It is about 40 kilometres or 25 miles long and is about a kilometre across at its widest point. Lake Erie lies to the south of Long Point, and the waters to the north side comprise Long Point Bay . The bay
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1312-470: The lumber industry. The village was named Sovereign's Corners (or Sovereign's Corners) and later Fredericksburg until the post office opened as Delhi in 1856. Sovereign was a tavern keeper for over 30 years. He also manufactured plug tobacco, growing his own leaves, curing them, and pressing them. He donated the land for the Baptist church and served as deacon for "many, many years". The population in 1869
1353-414: The sign back up. There is now a committee not for profit "DogsNest 1851" formed April 2019 to bring back the sign. They sell t-shirts, hats and merch to raise funds. 100% volunteer driven and 100% proceeds go towards the sign and surrounding area needs. Fishers Glen is a fishing community that is south of Simcoe and southwest of Port Ryerse . It is considered to be a part of Norfolk County . Fishers Glen
1394-444: The threat of wind turbines, this community is completely shielded from urban development threats due to its isolation from major communities like Simcoe, Delhi, and Tillsonburg. Gilbertville ( 42°49′26″N 80°28′55″W / 42.823925°N 80.481806°W / 42.823925; -80.481806 ( Gilbertville, Ontario ) ) is a hamlet in Norfolk County that is located between Pine Grove and Delhi. The local economy
1435-493: The traffic on the street. Flat terrain exists throughout the entire village; and the village spans approximately 5 kilometres. Recommended activities are hiking, running, and walking. The usage of ATVs, motorcycles, and bicycles are not recommended due to safety concerns. Unlike most communities in Norfolk County, Courtland is entirely accessible for wheelchair users. The full extent of the service industry in Courtland includes
1476-464: The vicinity of Clear Creek; being installed in November 2008. Norfolk County has banned the placement of new wind turbines after becoming a "willing host" for them back in 2003. One of the council members were worried about Norfolk County becoming "industrialized" and "unnatural." Many leaders in Norfolk County envision the county as being an agricultural hub for Southern Ontario even by the middle of
1517-536: Was 300 and the village had some manufacturing as well as a lumber mill thanks to the abundant water power. The post office was receiving mail daily. The railway arrived in the 1870s a definite benefit to locals who opened business such as the Delhi Canning Company, established in 1878; the company shipped canned local produce across Canada. Until 2001, Delhi was located within the Township of Delhi,
1558-461: Was an inn that sat on the southwest corner of the intersection. The name was given because it was located exactly half the distance between Port Dover and Simcoe. Ontario Highway 24 is the main road and commerce in this community includes a bait shop and a recording studio. Hillcrest ( 42°49′50″N 80°20′11″W / 42.830471°N 80.336494°W / 42.830471; -80.336494 ( Hillcrest, Norfolk County, Ontario ) )
1599-481: Was created in May 1921; by 1929, it was connected to the mainland by a new causeway. Lynedoch ( 42°48′06″N 80°30′35″W / 42.801573°N 80.509701°W / 42.801573; -80.509701 ( Lynedoch, Ontario ) ) is a hamlet in Norfolk County which was named after Baron Lynedoch who served under Wellington during the Napoleonic Wars. During the 19th century, this hamlet had
1640-475: Was once known as Middleton; named after the more well-known community of Middleton in Nova Scotia. The first settler was Lot Tisdale who arrived in 1823. 917 people live here as of 2009. A 30-hectare certified organic herb farm owned by Garry Proven operates in the area. Sidewalks only exist on the main streets. Otherwise, the walk through Courtland is simple provided that pedestrians pay extra caution to
1681-819: Was once the most important spawning point for the local fish species until it was dammed in 1965. As of 2016, the majority of Delhi's residents speak English as a first language and were born in Canada. Females outnumber males, and working-age people outnumber children and elderly people. Delhi will experience a surge in old age pensioners by the year 2026. Seventy people were born in the United States of America, while 250 were born in Europe. Ten residents were born in Africa, while 20 residents were born in Asia. Delhi's population