Welcome to the Township of Hamilton!
The Township Office is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Township of Hamilton is a rural municipality, a picturesque tapestry of natural beauty and community spirit. Established in 1850, the Township of Hamilton is nestled between Lake Ontario to the south and the tranquil waters of Rice Lake to the north. Featuring six charming hamlets - Baltimore, Bewdley, Camborne, Cold Springs, Gore’s Landing, and Harwood - each with its own unique character, and with a combined population of approximately 11,000. The rolling hills of Northumberland provide a backdrop to the Township’s vibrant patchwork of farms and diverse wildlife inhabiting the wetlands and Oak Ridges Moraine.
The southern portion of the Township contains the largest population base and is the hub for most commercial and industrial activities, while the northern region blends agricultural and residential areas with a variety of tourism operators. Bewdley, in particular, stands out as a haven for anglers, offering some of the finest fishing experiences in Southern Ontario. The Township surrounds the Town of Cobourg to the south, borders the Municipality of Port Hope to the west, and is adjacent to the Township of Alnwick Haldimand to the east. Covering an area of 256.08 km² (98.87 sq mi) with a population density of 42.7/km² (111/sq mi), the Township is intersected by major transportation arteries, including the Canadian Pacific Railroad, Canadian National Railroad, and Highway 401. Whether it's the call of the countryside or the allure of the lakes, the Township of Hamilton is a testament to the enduring charm of rural Ontario.
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