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Smithville, Ontario

Smithville is a community in the Township of West Lincoln in Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Smithville is a community in the Township of West Lincoln, Niagara Region, Ontario. It is located on Highway 20 between Hamilton and Niagara Falls and is known for agriculture and community events.

Geography

Smithville is a rural community in Niagara Region, located in the Township of West Lincoln. It sits along Highway 20, near Twenty Mile Creek, between Hamilton and Niagara Falls.

History

The settlement was originally called Griffintown before being renamed Smithville. Local histories connect the name to Mary Smith, the wife of early settler Richard Griffin.

Economy and community life

Smithville is associated with agriculture, especially poultry farming, and has a strong small-town identity. Community events such as the farmers’ market and annual fair are part of its local profile. The community includes parks, fairgrounds, and local services, and offers trails and conservation-area recreation nearby.

In short

  • Smithville is a community in West Lincoln, Niagara Region.
  • It lies on Highway 20 between Hamilton and Niagara Falls.
  • It is known for agriculture, especially poultry farming, and hosts an annual fair and farmers' market.
  • The 2016 population was 5,489.
Canadian angle

Smithville is a small Ontario community that reflects rural Niagara agriculture and local township governance, making it relevant to readers interested in southern Ontario geography and small-town community life.

Quick questions

Where is Smithville Ontario?
Smithville is in the Township of West Lincoln in Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada, on Highway 20 between Hamilton and Niagara Falls.
What is Smithville known for?
It is known for agriculture, especially poultry farms, and for community events such as the annual fair and summer farmers’ market.
Is Smithville a town?
Smithville is a community in West Lincoln and a former police village; some sources describe it informally as a town, but its municipal status is as part of the township.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithville,_Ontario
    Supports: Location in West Lincoln, Niagara Region; Highway 20; former police village; population 5,489 in 2016; largest population centre in West Lincoln; coordinates.
  2. Exploring Niagara — https://www.exploringniagara.com/places_to_explore/towns_cities/smithville.html
    Supports: Located on Regional Road 20 between Hamilton and Niagara Falls; along Twenty Mile Creek; history of name change; poultry farms; farmers’ market; annual fair.
  3. Mapcarta — https://mapcarta.com/24646118
    Supports: General location in West Lincoln, Niagara Region, Ontario; description as a town/community in Ontario.
  4. 1000 Towns of Canada — https://www.1000towns.ca/smithville-ontario/
    Supports: Smithville Nature Path as a hiking option.
  5. Karen Neumann — https://www.karenneumann.com/niagara-neighbourhoods/smithville/
    Supports: Local identity, “Chicken Capital of Canada” claim, Poultry Fest, fairgrounds, parks, schools, and West Lincoln administrative centre.