Planned Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., subdivision site holds Indigenous artifacts dating back 10,000 years – CBC

May 15, 2026

Toronto company would remain owners of the site, requiring archaeological clearance before it can build homes

A plot of land in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., (NOTL) that could be turned into a subdivision is believed to hold Indigenous artifacts dating back 10,000 years.

The 0.4-hectare property at 46 Paxton Lane, also known as Block 18, is owned by 2233497 Ontario Ltd, a company in Toronto.

The landowners hope to build a subdivision including 12 detached houses and 17 townhouses.

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