Main-street view of downtown Fenwick, Ontario, looking along Canboro Road. On the left, a storefront with a projecting sign reading "Fenwick Hardware" and a red pickup truck parked in front; a low commercial building with "Avondale Food Stores" further down. Black lampposts and a large maple tree line the sunny, near-empty street.

Fenwick

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Fenwick is the second-largest community in Pelham, a rural village northeast of Welland that grew from an early-1800s farming settlement first known as Diffin's Corners. It took its present name in 1853, most likely honouring the Scottish birthplace of township reeve Dr. John Fraser, with a post office following in 1862. Ringed by orchards, vineyards and quiet country roads, it retains a relaxed small-town character anchored by long-running community traditions.

Known for

  • agricultural and farming heritage
  • Fabulous Fenwick Lions Carnival at Centennial Park
  • surrounding wineries and fruit orchards
  • Comfort Maple Conservation Area nearby
  • small-town village character
  • birthplace of Olympic cyclist Steve Bauer

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