Bayfield, Ontario
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| Village of Bayfield | |
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Huron County |
| Founded | 1834 |
Bayfield, is a community located within the Municipality of Bluewater, Ontario Canada on the shore of Lake Huron, situated at the mouth of Bayfield River.
It was founded in 1834 by Baron de Tuyll[1]
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Bayfield is a beautiful little village with a population of 900 in the winter and 2500 in the summer due to tourism. Known for its beauty and small town life makes Bayfield an excellent escape from the city. Situated right on the lake with an amazing sunset , Bayfield has 3 marinas that accept transient boaters.
[edit] Traditions
As a small community Bayfield has many yearly traditions that include the Bayfield fair in August and is best known for Christmas in Bayfield which takes place the second weekend in November, along with the lighting of the trees in the revitalized Clan Gregor Square. Also, there is the fireman's breakfast, pioneer park 5k run, the ocean yacht rendezvous and Corvette Fest.
[edit] Transportation
Bayfield is located on Highway 21.
[edit] References
- ^ Smith's Canadian Gazetteer (from Google Books)
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