Wallaceburg, Ontario

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Wallaceburg is an industrial town (pop. 11,114) located in southwestern Ontario, Canada. Originally a small settlement, it was recognized for its significant contribution to the lumber and boat building industries and strategic location along the banks of the scenic Sydenham River.

The town was founded in 1804 and named after Scotland's national hero, William Wallace. Wallaceburg is home of WAMBO (Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing), an annual antique car and boat show that began in the mid-1980s.

1 Chatham-Kent
2 Transportation
3 Media
4 First Nations
5 Blind Eye
6 Politics
7 Famous people from Wallaceburg
8 External links

[edit] Chatham-Kent

In 1998, 23 independent communities were amalgamated with Kent County to create the Municipality of Chatham-Kent as part of the Government of Ontario's mandate to cut costs and streamline procedures. Wallaceburg was one of these communities.

[edit] Transportation

Wallaceburg is linked to Chatham, Blenhiem, Sarnia, Ontario and the Blue Water Bridge to the United States by Highway 40.

[edit] Media

The Wallaceburg Courier Press: a local paper owned and operated by Bowes Publishers Limited. Owned by Gary O'Flynn from its debut in September of 1972 to 1991. O'Flynn was a former mayor of the town (1989-1991).
The Wallaceburg News: a local paper owned and operated by the Osprey Media Group.

[edit] First Nations

The Indian reserve of Bkejwanong (commonly referred to as Walpole Island) is adjacent to Wallaceburg.

[edit] Blind Eye

Blind Eye, a low budget straight to video action film was shot in part in Wallaceburg in late 2005, soon to be released in 2006. Stars Roddy Piper and Levi Oliver. Filming also took place in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Despite the film's low profile, there has been extensive media coverage in the Wallaceburg media regarding the filming.