We are excited to welcome you home to Wellington North! The Township of Wellington North is proud of our balanced growth in residential, commercial and industrial areas. Our residents enjoy the benefits of a small-town atmosphere, friendly people, wonderful educational facilities, recreational programs and facilities, community services and convenient health care. In addition, campgrounds, golf courses, fishing, beaches and ski resorts are all close by.
The Township offers a range of emergency, environmental and transportation-related services as well as support for small and large businesses. Whether you live here or hope to move here, you are welcome to experience the lifestyle and services that Wellington North offers.
Services
The Township of Wellington North Council members and staff are always at your service. We encourage you to browse through the information provided in this section of the website. We hope this information provides some answers to your questions and gives you an overview of the municipal services available to you.
Community
The most northerly Township in Wellington County, the Township of Wellington North is located 30 minutes north of Guelph on Highway 6, and takes in both rural and urban settings. At the south end, at the intersections of Highways 6 & 109 and across the Conestoga River, the Village of Arthur welcomes you. Designated as “Canada’s Most Patriotic Village” this gateway to the Grand River watershed is a great place to live, shop and play. In the north, at the intersections of Highways 6 & 89 and across the Saugeen River the Town of Mount Forest with an altitude of 1,407 ft. Welcomes you with “High, Healthy & Happy” proudly displayed on the water tower as you enter town.
Nestled in a picturesque agricultural setting the Township contains some of the best farmland the County has to offer as well as a substantial Industrial base and a wealth of Conservation Land. Old established neighbourhoods are complemented by new residential development and small urban centres by rural countryside providing a variety of lifestyle choices for its workforce, residents and their guests. The quality of life available is second to none with clean air and clean water, quiet tree lined streets, abundant recreational activities, excellent shopping opportunities along with convenient Heath Care and excellent Educational facilities.
The Township of Wellington North is a short drive on excellent roads from many of the major centres and is within one hour's drive of Highways #400 and #401, the Province's main controlled-access thoroughfare and link between major centres in Canada and the United States.
Business
The Township of Wellington North is open for business and our staff are always at your service to answer any of your business related inquiries. We encourage you to browse through the information provided in this section of the website. We hope this information provides some answers to your questions.
Whether it's financing, a business mentor or a market analysis, we want to connect you with the support you need to see your business prosper. Learn about local, provincial and federal resources available to businesses by visiting our one stop shop at the Saugeen Economic Development Corporations.
Live and Work
The goal of our Live and Work programme is to support the labour market needs of the business community, making connections between employers and job-seekers, and attracting new groups to offset declining population trends. Northern Wellington Jobs & Housing connects job & home seekers with opportunities and properties in the communities of Northern Wellington. Our interactive map and listings portal is a one-stop location for the region's employment and property listings, connecting you with the job you need and accommodations for sale or rent nearby.
Transportation Services
Many options are available for Transportation services:
Township Office
The Municipality of the Township of Wellington North is governed by an elected council consisting of a Mayor and four councillors currently serving a four-year term. The actual governing of the township follows the rules and regulations set out by the Provincial Government in the Municipal Act.
Township Council makes decisions affecting the community and the services provided by the Township of Wellington North. Wellington North offers a range of municipal services including fire protection, water and sewer services, recreational facilities and programs and construction and maintenance of the municipal infrastructure.
We encourage you to browse through the information provided in this website. We hope this information provides some answers to your questions and gives you an overview of the municipal services available to you.
The Township of Wellington North Municipal Office is located at 7490 Sideroad 7 West in Kenilworth and houses the Administration, Clerk’s, Recreation, Public Works, Building, Treasury and Economic Development offices. The office is open Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
