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The Township of Wainfleet is a rural township located on the northern shore of Lake Erie, in southern Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada.

The Township is approximately 217.31 square kilometers in size and is bounded by Lake Erie to the south and the meandering course of the Welland River to the north. To the west lies Haldimand County and to the east are the cities of Welland and Port Colborne.

Best known for its agricultural productivity and lake shore areas, Wainfleet is also the home of the Marshville Heritage Village: a living history museum recreating life in Ontario circa 1850-1910.