Jarvis, Ontario

Jarvis, Ontario

Jarvis is a small community in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada. Jarvis is located near the towns of Simcoe, Townsend, Cayuga, Port Dover and Hagersville. It is located at the crossroads of Highway 3 and Highway 6.

Facilities

Businesses in the town of Jarvis include a gas station and several restaurants, two convenience stores, beer and wine can be found. There is also a Sears catalogue store and car dealership that also sells motorcycle trikes, a flower store, a new and gently used children's clothing shop, also a great butcher shop. There is only one bank in Jarvis (CIBC). Schools include: Jarvis District Christian School and Jarvis Public School.

Features

In 1955, the runway of the nearby airport was converted to an automobile race track called Harewood Acres. In its time, it was one of the premiere road race courses in North America. In 1970, the site was sold to an oil company and turned into a refinery, which remains there to this day. Jarvis is home of the famous annual summer Cornfest. In 2007, the Canadian band Blue Rodeo performed live on stage.


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