Leamington
Waterfront town living in Southwestern Ontario.
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Lifestyle
Living in Leamington
Leamington is a waterfront community where the shoreline, marinas and beaches shape everyday life. Downtown and the waterfront are often walkable; outlying areas rely on the car.
Leamington is a municipality in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. With a population of 29,680 in the Canada 2021 Census, it forms the second largest urban centre in Windsor-Essex County after Windsor, Ontario. Known since the 20th century as the "Tomato Capital of Canada", it is the location of a tomato processing plant owned by Highbury-Canco; founded in 1908, the plant was owned until 2014 by the H. J. Heinz Company. Due to its location in the southernmost part of Canada, Leamington uses the motto "Sun Parlour of Canada". (Source: Wikipedia)
Who it’s best for
Utilities & services
In-town homes are typically on municipal services; shoreline and outlying properties may use well and septic.