Township of Nelson

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Andrew Gage was noted as one of the most prosperous people in the Township of Nelson by 1833. Prior to the opening of the Burlington Canal in 1832, Wellington Square is said to have been a more important shipping port than Hamilton.

In the early history of the village the Gage brothers constructed a pier and wharf at the foot of Brant Street. Industrial enterprises such as a warehouse, steam powered flouring mill, saw mill, shingle factory and a lath and stave mill were established in the square.
Read More;
http://www.heritageburlington.ca/report.php?ListType=BS_Stories&ID=13&MenuItemID=32

Some info on the Beach;
http://www.heritageburlington.ca/report.php?ListType=BS_Stories&ID=17&MenuItemID=32
A couple pictures showing the bottom of Brant St.





Attached, a map of the area, Burlington Public Library.
 

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