Courtland, Ontario

Courtland is a village located in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada on Highway 3 between Delhi and Tillsonburg.

Sidewalks only exist on the main streets. Otherwise, the walk through Courtland is simple provided that pedestrians pay extra caution to the traffic on the street. Flat terrain exists throughout the entire village; and the village spans approximately 5 kilometres. Recommended activities are hiking, running, and walking. The usage of ATVs, motorcycles, and bicycles are not recommended due to safety concerns. Unlike most communities in Norfolk County, Courtland is entirely accessible for wheelchair users.[1]

History

This community was once known as Middleton; named after the more well-known community of Middleton in Nova Scotia.[2] The first settler was Lot Tisdale who arrived in 1823. 917 people live in Courtland as of 2009.

Climate

Courtland traditionally belongs to the humid continental climate.[3][4]

References
  1. Courtland Urban Trail information at Ontario Trails
  2. "Ontario Rural Routes". www.ruralroutes.com. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
  3. "Ontario Weather Review - July 2009". Environment Canada. 2009-09-01. Archived from the original on 2012-12-03. Retrieved 2011-10-27.
  4. "Global Analysis - Annual 2016". NOAA. Retrieved 19 January 2017.


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