West Lincoln, Ontario

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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = Canada
subdivision_type1 = Province
subdivision_name1 = Ontario
subdivision_type2 = Regional Municipality
subdivision_name2 = Niagara
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government_type = Township
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Katie Trombetta
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leader_name1 = Township of West Lincoln Council
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leader_name2 =Dean Allison (CPC)
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leader_name3 =Tim Hudak (OPC)
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population_total = 13167
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timezone = EST
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postal_code =L0R
area_code =905
website = [http://www.westlincoln.com/ Township of West Lincoln]
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West Lincoln is a township in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. Main urban areas are located along the former provincial Highway 20. The administrative centre of West Lincoln is the community of Smithville, situated halfway between Hamilton and Pelham.

Communities

The township comprises the communities of Abingdon, Allens Corner, Basingstoke, Bismarck, Boyle, Caistor Centre, Caistorville, Echo, Fulton, Grassie, Kimbo, Port Davidson, Rosedene, Silverdale, Smithville, St. Anns, Vaughan, Warner, Wellandport, Wilcox Corners and Winslow.

Business

Retail establishments in Smithville are congregated amongst two major nodes: the downtown core, and the Village Square Mall.

Major businesses downtown include Foodland, Royal Bank, CIBC, Hodgkins True Value Hardware, the IDA, and Niagara Grain and Feed (associated with Maple Lodge). It is also the location of several real estate, doctor, and financial adviser offices. Notable commercial establishments in the Village Square Mall include, a Giant Tiger, Home Hardware, Subway, Gino's Pizza, Tim Hortons, Beer Store, "super video" and a liquor store. A new addition to the plaza is Touchdown Willy's Tap and Grill.

Smithville also has a Farmers Market that runs every Saturday morning in the summer. The market features a carefully selected variety of vendors showcasing local produce, preserves, meat, honey, flowers and baking.

Demographics

According to the Canada 2006 Census:
*Population: 13,167
*% Change (2001-2006): 7.3
*Dwellings: 4,433
*Area (km²): 387.72
*Density (persons per km²): 34.0

External links

* [http://www.westlincoln.com Township of West Lincoln]

Canadian City Geographic Location
North=Grimsby, Lincoln
West=Hamilton
Center=West Lincoln
East=Pelham
South=Haldimand, Wainfleet