Fergus, Ontario

Fergus is the largest community in Centre Wellington, a township within Wellington County in Ontario, Canada. It lies on the Grand River about 18 km NNW of Guelph. The population of this community at the time of the 2016 Census was 20,767, but the community is growing as new homes are being built for sale.

Fergus
Unincorporated community
View of Downtown Fergus
Coordinates: 43°42′11″N 80°22′47″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CountyWellington County
TownshipCentre Wellington
Government
  Township mayorShawn Watters
Area
  Land15.08 km2 (5.82 sq mi)
Elevation
398.0 m (1,305.8 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total20,767
  Density1,175.6/km2 (3,045/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Forward sortation area
N1M
Area code(s)519, 226 and 548
NTS Map40P9 Guelph
GNBC CodeFBDWO

Fergus was an independent town until 1999 when the Township was formed by amalgamating the Town of Fergus, the Village of Elora, and the Townships of Nichol, Pilkington, West Garafraxa, and part of Eramosa.

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