Community Profile
Located in southwestern Ontario, between the Waterloo Region and the Greater Toronto/Hamilton Area, you’ll find Centre Wellington – the largest community in Wellington County which offers both a small town and rural lifestyle. Centre Wellington provides affordable serviced land, a skilled and experienced Economic Development Department that guides businesses through the permitting process, and helps build supportive relationships to promote business attraction, retention and expansion. Join other exceptional businesses and organizations that call Centre Wellington home.
View our 2022 Community Profile here
View our 2022 Centre Wellington Quick Facts here
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With access to local and global markets, a robust communication infrastructure, a strong business support network, skilled labour and an unrivalled quality of life – it is no surprise that people who visit Centre Wellington decide to stay in Centre Wellington. “Come for a day, stay a lifetime”
Why choose Centre Wellington?
- Within 30 kilometres of 3 world class universities (within 125 kilometres of 26 post-secondary schools).
- Full fibre connectivity in urban areas.
- In the heart of Ontario’s Innovation Corridor (Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph and Toronto) linking 15,000 tech companies.
- Financial incentives and low operating costs for businesses.
- Proactive approach to planning and development.
- Strong and innovative agricultural businesses and research: 342 active farms and 972 related businesses, 5 University of Guelph agricultural research stations.
- High quality of life; exceptional natural beauty, new hospital facility.
- Quality skilled local talent base.
- Located near the GO Transit Commuter Rail line (Kitchener-Guelph-Toronto).
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Education
Cultural Amenities Include:
- Fergus Grand Theatre
- Elora Centre for the Arts
Recreational Facilities Include:
- Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Rotary Aquatic Centre)
- Elora Community Centre
- Victoria Park Seniors Centre (Fergus)
- Numerous Parks and an extensive Trail System
Police and Emergency Services Include:
Health Care Facilities Include:
- Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health
- New Groves Memorial Community Hospital (Fergus)
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Energy and Utilities
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- Electricity Rates: Centre Wellington Hydro
- Natural Gas Rates: Union Gas
- Centre Wellington Water and Sewage Rates:
- Customers are billed for wastewater based on the wastewater rate and the amount of water used (in cubic metres) as measured by the installed water meter. This charge covers the cost to collect, transport and treat the sewage. The base monthly charge is based on the water meter size and covers the cost of the water meter, customer service, and the billing process. The sewer rate for 2019 is $2.54 per cubic metre.
- Broadband Network:
- Urban areas of the Township of Centre Wellington have access to a full-fibre network to homes and businesses in addition to a full dark fibre network that provides additional opportunities for businesses. Public buildings and the downtown areas in both Fergus and Elora, are fully covered with public access Wi-Fi. Services by Bell Canada, Rogers Communications, Silo Wireless and Wightman Telecom.
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| Investment Profile |
| Find out why it makes sense to invest in Centre Wellington. Our thriving business community and opportunities might be just what you are looking for! From full fibre availability to active business support networks, Centre Wellington has all the elements to help your business develop, flourish and succeed. |
| Location |
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Distance to Major Centres
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URBAN CENTRE
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KMS
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MINUTES
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Guelph
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25
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24
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Kitchener/Waterloo
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42
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44
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Hamilton
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74
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70
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Niagara Falls, ON
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137
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140
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Toronto
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104
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85
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London
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146
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105
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Detroit, MI, USA
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202
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220
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Buffalo, NY, USA
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105
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124
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Chicago, IL, USA
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490
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7.75 hours
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New York, NY, USA
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497
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8.4 hours
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Distance to Canada-US Border Crossings
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URBAN CENTRE
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KMS
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MINUTES
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Fort Erie, ON/Buffalo, NY
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162
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120
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Sarnia, ON/Port Huron, MI
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244
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155
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Windsor, ON/Detroit, MI
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323
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3.5 hours
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Rail access:
Guelph Junction Railway provides strategically important short-line freight connections to both national railways, CN Rail and CP Rail.
Water access:
Enjoys proximity to the Great Lakes shipping ports in Hamilton and Toronto and convenient year-round access by rail to ports such as Halifax and Montreal.
Highway access:
Direct highway access from Highway 6 to Highway 401, part of the 400 series highways which connects east and west across Canada and south into the US.
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| Demographics |
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Our Businesses
Centre Wellington has a diverse economy boasting over 1,400 businesses. Key sectors of strength include manufacturing and agriculture, with total export sales amounting to $2.5 billion.
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Below is a list of the top employers by number of employees.
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TOP EMPLOYERS
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SECTOR
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EMPLOYEES
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Jefferson Elora Corp.
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Manufacturing - Auto Parts
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600
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Wellington Terrace
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Health Care
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320
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Polycorp Ltd.
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Manufacturing - Engineered Polymer Products
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240
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Nexans Canada
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Manufacturing - Electric Cabling
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210
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RR Donnelly
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Manufacturing - Commercial Printing
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110
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Business Directory
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Click here to view the online Centre Wellington Business Directory.
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Key Sectors
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Centre Wellington is located within Wellington County. As part of the greater Wellington County area, Centre Wellington supports the County's Key Sectors.
- Agriculture/Agri-Food
- Construction
- Professional, Scientific & Technical Trades
- Retail Trade
- Health Care & Social Assistance
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