1851 Port Nelson Canada Directory
Port Nelson, a village on Lake Ontario within the Township of Nelson, Halton County, had a population of approximately 250 and was located 32 miles from Toronto and 15 miles from Hamilton. The directory lists various local trades and professions, highlighting individuals such as Thomas Bates (bootmaker), Thomas Baxter (general store), and Robert Chambers (innkeeper), among others. This snapshot of the community illustrates the economic activities and services available to residents during the mid-19th century.