LEAMINGTON - TOMATO CAPITAL OF CANADA by LoriPori
Located on the shores of Lake Erie, LEAMINGTON has a large H. J. Heinz company factory and claims to be the "Tomato Capital of Canada" as it boasts acres of greenhouses and fields of tomatoes.In Downtown Leamington, the Tourist Information booth is the "Big Tomato" which was built in 1901 (Pics #1 & # 2).
The Leamington Art Centre (Pic # 3) is a turn of the century public building which showcases works of art by acclaimed local and international artists and has the world's only permanent display of memorabilia from the H. J. Heinz Company.
Leamington Marina is featured in Pic # 4.
Leamington is well-known for its many fruit stands that are brimming with the season's finest and freshest fruits and vegetables (Pic # 5).
The Leamington Tomato Festival is held every year in Seacliff Park. The Fest is usually the third weekend in August. This year it was held August 17 to 19. For further information phone 519-326-2721 or visit their website at: www.leamingtonchamber.com
Leamington is close to Point Pelee National Park, a major site for migrating birds (See my Point Pelee National Park page ).
