Hours of Operation

The Grimsby Historical Society, archives and brochures (call for availability), are located at the Carnegie Commons Building.  They are available by phone or for a visit on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 am - 12 noon, or by appointment.

Cultural

The Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee (GHAC) was established as a subcommittee of Town Council in 1984.  The role of GHAC is to advise Council on historical and heritage matters and implement programs and activities to increase public awareness and knowledge of heritage conservation issues.  The Town of Grimsby currently has 15 properties, including Lake Lawn, designated under Part 1V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Historical

Nelles Road
"Around 1800, William Nelles built The Hermitage on land near Lake Ontario.  When he died, the land was divided between his sons, Peter Ball Nelles and John Adolphus Nelles.  Peter had the eastern portion of the land, which he called Chestnut Park.  John Adolphus had the western part on which he built Lakelawn.  Two Nelles descendants, F.M. Manson and Lillian Drope, named this road in the 1920s."  The Streets of Grimsby from A - W

Further Information

The Nelles Heritage Driving Tour brochure published by the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee (GHAC), is available as a brochure, or online at http://www.town.grimsby.on.ca/index.php?module=documents&JAS_DocumentManager_op=viewDocument&JAS_Document_id=9

Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee (GHAC) The Streets of Grimsby from A-W, 2000, is available for sale at the Grimsby Historical Society as well as at the Town of Grimsby's municipal office at 160 Livingston Avenue, open from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm    (905) 945-9634   

Town of Grimsby Visitor Information and Events: http://www.town.grimsby.on.ca/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=74&MMN_position=126:126