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 Town of Shelburne |
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Town of Shelburne, Ontario, Canada
Shelburne's first settlers arrived in 1864. The founding father, William Jelly, was a member of the first Town Council which came into existence after the town was incorporated in 1879. The town was named after the Earl of Shelburne, a man who strove to end the hostility between Britain and Canada and the United States and Canada. He was crowned with success in 1815.
Today, Shelburne is a community nestled among the best farmland in Dufferin County. Situated at the intersection of Highways 89 and 10 and old Highway 24 (now county 124), the town's location has earned Shelburne the reputation of being "a town on the way to everywhere and in the centre of everything". Shelburne's economy is based on succesful farming, a variety of retail and service shops, tourism, and new industry.
The close proximity to major cities makes Shelburne an ideal location for those wanting to escape the fast paced city lifestyle. Only minutes from Shelburne's downtown core, you will find an 18 hole golf course, excellent fishing, and a number of nature trails ideal for biking and walking. The world famous Bruce Trail passes just east of the town.
The renovation of the town hall and operal house (completed in 1995) is giving the main street a new look while preserving Shelburne's heritage. Shelburne is also the home of the Annual Canadian Open Fiddle Championship. Known affectionately as 'Fiddleville', Shelburne's friendly atmosphere combined with it's location truly makes it "A People Place - A Change of Pace".
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