Blytheswood, Ontario

Blytheswood
Settlement
Country Canada
Province Ontario
Region Southwestern Ontario
County Essex
Municipality Leamington
Elevation 194 m (636 ft)
Coordinates 42°07′16″N 82°35′41″W / 42.12111°N 82.59472°W / 42.12111; -82.59472Coordinates: 42°07′16″N 82°35′41″W / 42.12111°N 82.59472°W / 42.12111; -82.59472
Timezone Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5)
 - summer (DST) Eastern Time Zone (UTC-4)
FSA N8H
Area code 519, 226
Location of Blytheswood in Ontario.

Blytheswood is a small community located in the township of Leamington (formerly Mersea), Essex County, in southwestern Ontario, Canada. The village is at the intersection of Ontario Highway 77 and Concession 8. Blytheswood's more recognized businesses are the Jones Popcorn family farm and Setterington's farm supply depot. Blytheswood and the surrounding area of Leamington are experiencing a boom in greenhouse development for agricultural products supplied to H. J. Heinz Company. The community has a population of about 50 people and the school for this area is Mount Carmel – Blytheswood Public School.

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