Communities
Discover Elgin County: Community Profiles
Elgin County is a regional municipal government that collaborates with seven member municipalities and the separated City of St. Thomas, serving as the urban center for the region. Nestled on the north shore of Lake Erie in the heart of southwestern Ontario, Elgin County offers residents scenic views, small-town charm, urban amenities, rich history, and abundant recreational activities. Thanks to the County’s strategic location, excellent transportation corridors, highly skilled workforce, and a network of aligned businesses, businesses thrive here.
Bayham is located on the north shore of Lake Erie in the southeast corner of Elgin County. The local economy is driven by manufacturing and agriculture, with a strong community of fruit and vegetable producers.
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Malahide boasts a thriving agricultural sector across its 97,622 acres, with 369 individual farm owners. Its strategic location along Highway 401 provides excellent access to major markets and transportation routes.
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Aylmer is the commercial hub for eastern Elgin County, featuring a wide range of manufacturing companies and small—to medium-sized businesses. Its fully serviced business park and proximity to Highway 401 make it a prime location for business.
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Central Elgin offers natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant communities. It is located adjacent to St. Thomas and well-positioned for growth, with available industrial land along Highway 3 and easy access to major highways.
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The Township of Southwold provides a tranquil lifestyle near St. Thomas and London, featuring picturesque landscapes and a strong sense of community. The township’s significant industrial growth is highlighted by a new 2.8 million square foot Amazon facility.
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Dutton Dunwich combines a serene small-town atmosphere with easy access to Highway 401, making it attractive to families, entrepreneurs, and retirees. The local economy is strongly rooted in agriculture and has a thriving ecosystem of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as home-based enterprises.
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West Elgin is strategically located along the 401 corridor between Windsor and Toronto. An optimal place to do business, West Elgin offers rich land and a hard-working labour force and hosts many successful local farm and nursery enterprises. The Municipality of West Elgin offers a pleasant blend of “friendly rural” and “urban industrial.”
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