Zurich (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Zurich (Ontario)
Zurich was founded in 1856 and is known for its Swiss heritage, reflected in some of the architecture. Zurich was founded by Swiss immigrant, Frederick Knell, whom laid out the town site in 1854 and in 1856 was founded as Zurich. Knell established a post office, general store, grist mill and saw mill. Knell served for four years as the Reeve of Hay Township. By the 1860s, the population was approximately 300 people with many of them coming from Germany and Switzerland. By 1881 the population had increased to 600 and in 1996 the population was 845. In 1896, Zurich was incorporated as a Police Village by Huron County Council. In 1970, it became incorporated as a village. In 2001, Zurich was amalgamated into the Municipality of Bluewater. Beginning in the 1970s, many buildings in Zurich were
Top Attractions in Zurich (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Zurich (Ontario):
- ★Bayview Golf Club
- ★Town and Country Bowling
- ★Zurich Bean Festival
Where to Eat in Zurich (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hessenland Restaurant
Where to Stay in Zurich (Ontario)
- 🏨Hessenland County Inn
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