The Corporation of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand

About Us

''United from Lake to Lake''

Alnwick/Haldimand Township is a growing community with a permanent population of 6,617 (2011 Census). The highest density of population is situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario and along the south shore of Rice Lake. The Township is 398.57 sq. kilometres in size and has approximately 404 kilometres of Municipal roads to maintain to Municipal standards. The Township is predominantly agricultural in nature as defined by its physical characteristics and history but it is also now characterized as a residential area as many individuals are seeking to live in an area where countryside preservation and controlled development exist hand-in-hand with convenient access to job markets, hospital and schools.

The Municipality has a number of Hamlets (Burnley, Centreton, Fenella, Grafton, Lakeport, Roseneath, Vernonville, Eddystone, and Wicklow) geographically positioned throughout the whole Municipality. There is a significant number of business and commercial enterprises scattered though the whole Township that provide local services and products. As well, a variety of highly specialized resorts and tourist destinations are thriving and are defining our municipality as an excellent place to freely experience the natural beauty of the lakes and countryside.

''Come for a visit, play, stay, or to live, we have something for everyone''