Elmira (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Ontario, Canada
About Elmira (Ontario)
The land comprising Woolwich Township belonged to the Huron Nation and then to the Mohawk Nation. The first European settlers arrived in Woolwich Township in the late 18th century. The early settlers were primarily from England or Ireland until about 1830. In 1806, the major portion of this tract was sold to Mennonites from Pennsylvania, the so-called Pennsylvania Dutch (actuallyDeutschor German). A community by the name of Bristow's Corners was already in existence in 1839 when a post office was assigned there. Local merchant Samuel Weber had been visiting New York State in the early 1850s and was apparently impressed with Elmira, New York. This may have been a factor in the decision of Woolwich Township council in 1853 to rename the community Elmira. In addition to Mennonites from Pennsy
Top Attractions in Elmira (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Elmira (Ontario):
- ★Elmira Golf Club
- ★Elmira Theatre Company
- ★The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
- ★West Montrose Covered Bridge
Where to Eat in Elmira (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Elmira's Sip 'n Bite
- 🍴Elmira Tandoori Grill
- 🍴The Grill on the Green
Where to Stay in Elmira (Ontario)
- 🏨Leisure Estates Bed & Breakfast Retreat
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