Pelham, Ontario is a welcoming town set among the scenic beauty of the Niagara Region. It’s a place where residents enjoy the outdoors through a network of walking trails and green spaces. The town is also known for its local food and wine, with markets and vineyards that showcase the best of the area's produce. Community events, like the active "June 30 for 30" challenge, bring everyone together, making it easy for neighbors to connect and have fun. Festivals throughout the year add to the friendly atmosphere, ensuring that there’s always something to celebrate. Pelham represents the perfect mix of a relaxed lifestyle with a strong sense of community.
The Town of Pelham (2011 population 16,598) is located in the centre of Niagara Region in Ontario, Canada. The town's southern boundary is formed by the Welland River, a meandering waterway that flows into the Niagara River. To the west is the township of West Lincoln, to the east the city of Welland, and to the north the city of St. Catharines. North Pelham contains the picturesque Short Hills (see attractions). Two important creeks have their headwaters within Pelham; Coyle Creek, which flows south into the Welland River, and Twelve Mile creek, a spring-fed stream that flows north into Lake Ontario.
Pelham is a beautiful and blossoming town, nestled between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario and is situated in the heart of the Ontario's Niagara Region. Pelham is ideally located between the GTA and US border, minutes from Niagara Falls, yet we steadfastly remain a peaceful and pleasant community. The Town of Pelham, Ontario is composed of five unique and historic villages: Effingham, Fenwick, Fonthill, North Pelham and Ridgeville. Blending successful farming, growing commercialism and five beautiful villages Pelham is "Five Villages One Community".