Dunham

Dunham was the first proclaimed Township in the area in 1796, and the first to be officially established in Lower Canada. The Township municipality was set up in 1845, and the village municipality in 1867, which amalgamated in 1971 to form the town of Dunham. The first settlers arrived in about 1820. Dunham took its name in honour of Sir Thomas Dunn, born in England and one of the 35 concession-owners in the Township in 1796. The town of Dunham is typical of the Loyalist era, with many brick and stone houses bordering Rue Principale – some over 150 years old. Note the presence of three churches: the neo-classical United Church (1847), the Anglican All Saints Church (1849) with an amazing facade and trim of cut stone, and the Sainte-Croix Catholic Church (1875) with its wood siding, located at the peak of the rise to the south. The birthplace of Quebec wine production, Dunham invites you to the famedread more > “Wine Route” to discover its vineyards and vintners’ skill. The grape harvest is also apple season – Dunham’s beauty includes orchards, cider-houses, sugar shacks, berry farms, corn on the cob, and charming hobby farms.