Vittoria is a small village east of Walsh and southwest of Simcoe in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. Noted today for being one of the most historic communities in Norfolk County it has a fire station, a community hall, a town hall, three active churches and a variety store. But during the early to mid 1800s the community was a vital hub, serving as the capital of the London District of Upper Canada from 1815-1825. All the traditional pioneer establishments, such as grist and saw mills, were built. The main street boasted two hotels, several stores, a bake shop, a school, as well as one of the first Post Offices in Upper Canada. Later, as technology changed, a train station was built along with a number of different factories such as a canning and cheese establishment. Today the village, hidden off the main tourist routes, is a treasure trove for historians. Its architecture, setting, and untouched feeling provide a glimpse into what rural Upper Canada was once like. Many private and public buildings have been historically designated including the Baptist Church established in 1804, and the Vittoria Town Hall built in 1870. In addition, it is home to historic Christ Church Anglican, built in 1844, one of the most important frame churches still in existence in Ontario, remaining largely unchanged since its construction. For more information regarding this wonderful community google Vittoria Ontario to find the Vittoria and District Foundation. Its name refers to the 1813 victory of the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Vittoria in Spain.
