Pelham Manor

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PELHAM

COMMUNITY FEATURE

Home of the comfort maple and you

CREDITS BEAVERSDAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY

It begins with a drive down winding country roads.

The first postmaster, Jonas Steele, named the community

Getting lost on the narrow one-way streets aligned with

because of its superb location along the short hills. The town

well-tended wheat fields, grapevines, and tall corn

is

stalks. The sun shining, birds chirping, and trees gently

Revolutionary War (1775-83), which brought many challenges

waving hello. One road turns into another, and an intersection takes you from a straight path to a hilly road aligned by the magnitude of the layers of limestone and dolostone rock making up the Niagara Escapement.

Ridgeville, a hidden gem that stands true to its name.

Within the ridge, a tiny town is awaiting to be discovered. Pelham, home to the comfort maple and you.

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to the region.

Originally called the “Welland County Region” (which includes Pelham) was inhabited by Mennonite settlers whose livelihood centered around their land and devoted Christian family life. It was a peaceful area then as much as it is now.

However, with the start of the American Revolutionary War, the Mennonites in the region questioned whether they would still be granted the same religious liberties that they were

To many, Pelham is a hidden gem; to others a hideaway.

given under the British Crown. They resisted against the

Still, historically it was considered by many to be a place

Americans, and as a result, the region became a refuge for

of escape. It was first settled in the early 1800s by United

immigrants from Pennsylvania who wanted to be exempt

Empire loyalists.

from having to take up arms against the Crown.

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HISTORY

Important figures settled in this region. The Decew

Once again Laura Secord along with a force of Iroquois

house, just a 7-minute drive from Pelham, was

led by Captain Dominique Duchamre and William

inhabited by John Decew between 1812 to 1859 and

Kerr ambushed the attacker near here in June 1813 and

was the headquarters of the British Outpost under

compelled them to surrender to Lieutenant James

Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon. The famous Laura

Fitzgibbon of the regular British army.

Secord made her trek through the woods and swamps below the Niagara Escapement from Queenston on June 24, 1815 to warn of the American advance. Consequently, the British loyalists in the region took action in the fight at the “Beechwoods” marking a turning point in the war.

Another major battle that occurred in the region was at Beaversdam on June 24, 1813. Following the repulse at Stoney Creek, the Americans sent a force from Fort George to destroy a British advance post at Beaversdam.

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PELHAM PHOTOS CREDITS : HISTORIC PELHAM

The next town over to Pelham is Thorold, the city “where the ships climb the mountain”. Thorold is renowned for its heritage. Winner of the Prince of Wales Heritage Leadership Award, Thorold is recognized for its commitment to conserving its history. The town is full of astounding restored Victorian architecture surrounded by wellpreserved ecology. The Quebec Bank located in downtown Thorold is designated as Canada’s Second Oldest Financial Institution under the Ontario Heritage Act. It serves as a testament to Thorold's prosperity and prominence in the mid to late 19th century. The old fire hall built-in 1878 in red and yellow brick makes an outstanding landmark featuring a bell and horse tower combination with decorating arches over the windows and entrances. Also, here is the first cotton factory powered by 20 looms driven by water power and producing unbleached sheetings, scrim, and cotton batting. The town of Thorold makes for a great day trip with friends where you can grab a bite to eat while taking in the astounding history.

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COMMUNITY

Despite the small-town feel, Pelham is surrounded and immersed by history while still preserving rich traditions of its own. A short drive around Pelham reveals a town decorated with flyers promoting Pelham’s Art and Culture festival and activities.

Pelham has a history of art dating back to 1985 when the Friends of Fonthill held a backyard show to raise funds in support of the local library. Many artists were featured from the Niagara region, including the Pelham, Welland, and Port Colborne Art Clubs. This legacy continues to raise funds to support community facilities and services to this day.

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FEATURED HOME

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PELHAM

Pelham is centered around these community and family values, so much so that you could even say it was founded on them from its early settlement.

Down the street, you will find Bissel’s Hideaway, the perfect camping getaway featuring swimming pools, athletic courts, a waterpark, cabins and lots of hiking trails.

Grab your friends for a round of golf. There are so many great options here, such as Peninsula Lakes Golf Club, known as “the Jewel of Niagara,” and the Lookout Point Country Club, listed as one of Canada’s top 100 golf courses. Treat your friends afterward to a drink while enjoying live music overlooking the well-manicured terrain.

Throw your feet up and pour yourself a glass of wine while you unwind at the Inn on the Twenty, known as "a haven among vineyards". Wine country awaits with a variety of Canada’s top wineries just minutes away. Nature abounds with many species of birds and trees. The Fonthill community is renowned for its breathtaking orchards as well as excellent hiking trails. Take the family to Balls Falls and enjoy their naturecentered festivities. The region has so much to offer right at your doorstep.

Your new home is a hidden treasure waiting for you to embark on the adventure of discovering it.

Every day deserves to be magical, and Pelham serves as a constant reminder.

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Vince Guagliano - Broker RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., vinceg@rmxemail.com Direct: 905-407-4007 Office: 905-545-1188

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