WHY LEAMINGTON?
Imagine a place where rare plant & animal species flourish, where the land is so rich that our farmers grow the most diverse range of crops in Canada, where naturalists flock to witness the spectacular migration of birds and monarch butterflies, where Seniors choose to spend their retirement years, where breathtaking sunsets, secluded beaches, fine dining, after dinner sails & friendly faces are a way of life...
Our warm summers and mild winters are compared to those in Rome, Italy and Northern California, as we share the 42nd parallel with them. Combine this with our sunny afternoons and picture perfect sunsets over Lake Erie, and it's a natural that 28,000+ residents, 28% are 55 plus. Leamington offers a multitude of activities for the active adult including boating, sailing, sport fishing, diving, beach combing or just plain relaxing. A few short kilometers from Leamington is Point Pelee National Park. Point Pelee is a bird watchers paradise with birders from around the world recording over 350 species. Point Pelee is a unique geographic phenomenon and its miles of sandy beaches are perfect for early morning walks or mid-day wading.
Other landmark sites you won't want to miss is the Leamington Municipal Marina, the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, Pelee Island Winery and the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary. If golf is your passion, the area boasts five golf courses including the prestigious Erie Shores Golf and Country Club. Leamington's busy downtown features a range of specialty shops and services to provide all the necessities as well as all the luxuries of adult living. If you are in the mood for more "big city" activity, Leamington is a short 45 minute drive from Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan.
Leamington was declared by MoneySense magazine as the #1 place to live in Canada in 2006, and is now recognized as the #1 retirement destination in Canada.
We have the good fortune to have the Leamington District Memorial Hospital, a modern professional 81 bed medical center vital to the pulse of the community. We have 32 Active Practitioners and Specialists in the Leamington core area. Any persons relocating to Leamington can obtain immediate and on going top quality medical services at the Princess Family Practice & Walk-in Clinic located at 33 Princess Street, Leamington telephone number is 519.322.5664.
With all these wonderful features it is no wonder that Leamington is home to one of the largest retirement populations in Canada. We are proud that these people have made Leamington their home. Why not make it yours too?
