VITTORIA

Founded in 1796, Vittoria was originally known as Tisdale’s Mill after the grist mill established along Young’s Creek by the Loyalist Tisdale family. Following the British victory at the Battle of Vittoria in Italy during the Napoleonic Wars, the village name was patriotically changed to Vittoria in 1813.

In May 1802, the Crown granted land to John Gustin and through the Mabee family, a portion was sold to Col. Robert Nichol. From this 200 acres, a northern section was deeded to be “in trust for public uses of the District of Talbot”, officially becoming the Court House Square.

This self-guided walking tour of significant historic sites in the village of Vittoria was originally in celebration of Vittoria’s bicentennial. The PDF brochure highlights 26 sites and an additional 8 points of interest surrounding the village.

Vittoria is home to a microcosm of built heritage unique within Ontario and the Long Point Settlement. This includes historically designated and specially noted residential and institutional buildings of local, regional and national significance.

Explore the area’s pioneers, founders and noted personalities who have had a significant part in building the community.