Getting to Know Chippawa

getting to know

Chippawa

Have you explored Chippawa and Niagara Falls?

Before you are able to view your home and new community, why not get to know
your new neighbourhood?

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You may be familiar with Niagara Falls, but have you paid a visit to the village of Chippawa?

Chippawa was founded in 1850, and became part of the City of Niagara Falls by amalgamation in 1970. It is located on the Canadian shore of the Niagara River, approximately 2 km upstream from Niagara Falls.

The Welland River divides the village and is known locally as Chippawa Creek.

CHIPPAWA & NIAGARA FALLS AMENITIES

Things to do in Chippawa and Niagara

Get acquainted with Chippawa and Niagara over a weekend- with the perfect Sunday Drive routes.

From historic landmarks, to top-notch dining and entertainment, to stunning Niagara nature- have we got weekend plans for you!

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Let us introduce you to our Niagara. Along the way, stop in at one of our favourite restaurants, wineries, or attractions. This map will give you all the details, then use the online Google version as a real-time guide. Perfect for a Sunday drive!

Phelps Homes Community Sunday Drive

Niagara History

Not only is Niagara a sought-after place to call home that is bursting with first-class amenities, it is also rich in history. Spend the day touring just some of the Niagara landmarks and locations that played a central part in Niagara and Canadian history.

Military History in Niagara

Chippawa's Notable People

Laura Secord
Laura Secord's home (now restored) is located just off the main street at the corner of Bridgewater and Laura Secord Place at 3800 Bridgewater Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Laura Secord and her husband James originally lived in Queenston in 1814. When Laura overheard American officers talking about an impending attack upon the British at DeCew House, she took it upon herself to warn the British of the attack. She was successful in delivering the news to British officers, after walking 32 km through swamp and bush, and the attack was repelled.

Laura and her husband then moved to Chippawa in 1835. After her husband's death in 1841, Laura bought a cottage on Water Street from James Cummings, where she lived with her daughters for the rest of her life. (Water Street has since been renamed Bridgewater Street.)
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James Cameron
Academy Award Winner James Cameron was born in Kapuskasing, Ont. in1954, but grew up in Chippawa! He attended Stamford Collegiate School in Niagara Falls and at age 17, Cameron and his family moved from Chippawa, Ontario to Brea, California. His most notable films include The Terminator (1984), Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997), and Avatar (2009). In Titanic, Jack Dawson is said to be from Chippawa Falls- which is James Cameron's way of referencing his hometown.
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Can I visit the construction site to view the community?

We know it is sometimes hard to contain your excitement when it comes to purchasing a home; especially a new construction home!

However, visiting an active construction site without be accompanied by a Phelps Homes staff member poses many safety risks. We ask that, unless you have a scheduled appointment to do so, you refrain from visiting the site.

In addition, there are specific health & safety protocols in place to ensure the safety of our tradespeople, staff, and homeowners on occupied sites. Any unauthorized visits to site are in breach of our current COVID-19 Health & Safety protocol.

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