What is Simcoe, Ontario?
'''Simcoe''' is a small town in [[Norfolk County, Ontario|Norfolk County]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is named after [[John Graves Simcoe]]. == Buildings == It has a [[Simcoe Composite School|secular high school]] and a faith-based high school along with several primary schools, two shopping malls, two [[free clinic]]s and a [[hospital]]. The [[Internet]] is available in Simcoe in both dial-up and [[broadband]] forms. Although there are 3 video stores in the city, some people prefer [[Satellite television|satellite]] [[television]] over [[cable]] television or rented [[DVD]]s. The satellite television is cheaper than the local cable in this town. Basic cable starts out at over $100/month while satellite can range in price from free-to-air to expensive (but with more channels than basic cable). A [[Wal-Mart]] that opened on January 23, 2008 at the northeast end of Simcoe. A [[Shoppers Drug Mart]] and a [[Boston Pizza]] are currently open. == Festivals == During the [[summer]], the town hosts the ''[[Friendship Festival]]'', which is famous all over Ontario. In the fall, the ''[[Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show]]'' brings [[carnival]] rides and midway attractions for 6 days. Simcoe is also a central area for migrant labour, to harvest tobacco, fruits and vegetables. === Religious festivals === Winter time brings the Panorama and a selection of religious and Christian dioramas for the town to see. == Famous people == For such a small town, Simcoe is famous for producing world class hockey talent. The town is famous for hockey players [[Rob Blake]], Jassen Cullimore, Dwayne Roloson, Rick Wamsley, John Stevens (although not born in Simcoe, was product of Talbot Street arena hockey program), Geordie Kinnear, Ryan VandenBussche and more who play hockey in the ''National Hockey League'' in [[North America]]. Also it is the home of [[Red Kelly]], who played in the NHL. The Stanley Cup was seen around Simcoe for 3 seasons in a row (over a 4-year period due to NHL Players strike that occurred). Barry Boughner was f