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Located in the heart of South Western Ontario, the Township of Woolwich surrounds the Cities of Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge, and is within minutes of the City of Guelph. Woolwich is not only known for its farms and farm markets, but also its industry, trails and providing a rural lifestyle with all the conveniences of the city. The Township contains an area of approximately 31,912 hectares (78,854 acres), with a population of approximately 25,000 people. Woolwich is comprised of an extensive rural area along with residential communities and industrial/commercial areas which include Elmira, St. Jacobs, and Breslau.

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Transportation

Being in the heart of southern Ontario, Woolwich offers many transportation options for residents and businesses. Grand River Transit currently provides public transportation via route 21 providing transport from Elmira to Conestoga Mall via St. Jacobs. Grand River Transit also provides specialized service to eligible mobility-impaired residents in Woolwich Township. View eligibility requirements for specialized service.

Additionally, Kiwanis Transit offers specialized transit service to Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich townships for those wishing to travel to a medical appointment, place of employment, shopping, social activity, school, therapy, or event.

Eligibility Requirements for this service

To apply for Kiwanis Transit, please print and fill out the Application Form and Mobility Assessment Form and fax them to 519-669-3124. You may also call the phone number below and request the forms be mailed to you.

Contact Kiwanis Transit

Kiwanis Transit

13 Industrial Drive Unit C
Elmira, ON N3B 2S1
Phone: 519-669-4533 and 1-800-461-1355
Fax: 519-669-3124
e-mail: kiwanistransit@k-transit.com

Highway

In within minutes to the Conestoga Parkway easily be gained to the most major thoroughfares in the Province, providing access to the GTA and US borders.

  • Highway 7 Southern Portion of Woolwich (Breslau area)
  • Highway 86 Entering Woolwich from the City of Waterloo
  • Highway 8 Approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) to the Woolwich boundary
  • Highway 401 Approximately 28 km (17 miles) to Elmira and 20 km (12 miles) to the Woolwich boundary

Travel

Distance To:
Major Urban CentresKmMiles
Cambridge 28 18
Hamilton 50 31
Kitchener/ Waterloo 350 217
Kitchener/ Waterloo 20 12
London 100 62
Montreal 635 394
North Bay 410 254
Ottawa 490 304
St. Catherines 100 62
Thunder Bay 1440 894
Toronto 100 62
Windsor 285 177
Border Crossings Km Miles
Lewiston/ Queenston 110 68
Niagara Falls/ Niagara Falls 130 80
Buffalo/ Fort Erie 155 96
Port Huron/ Sarnia 190 118
Alexandria Bay/ Ivy Lea 400 248
Ogdensburg/ Prescott 450 279
Massena/ Cornwall 520 323
Sault St. Marie/ Sault St. Marie 750 466

Airport

Air travel cannot get much better. Just over an hour from Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Woolwich is also home to the Region of Waterloo International Airport.

Nearest Airports

  • Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) (Breslau area) - 519-648-2256
  • Hamilton International Airport - John C. Munro (YHM) - 50 km (31 miles)
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) - 80 km (50 miles)

Public Transit

Elmira and St Jacobs are served by public transit by the Grand River Transit, connecting to Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge.

Rail

With two rail lines in the area, one running to Elmira and St Jacobs and a main line from Kitchener to Guelph and Toronto. This main line offers GO Transit rail service.

  • CN Railway South Woolwich (Breslau area) Passenger/Freight
  • Region of Waterloo Waterloo to Elmira Freight/ Tourist Train
  • VIA and GO train Kitchener to Toronto Passenger

Business Visitation Program (BVP)

Through the Woolwich Business Visitation Program (BVP), the Economic Development and Tourism Officer along with the Manager of Planning and Mayor Sandy Shantz can meet with you to discuss the needs of your business and hear your feedback on how the Township can assist your business to succeed.

Please contact the Economic Development and Tourism Officer to inquire about scheduling a business visitation.

Woolwich Business Directory

The Township of Woolwich Business Directory provides information on businesses located within Woolwich. The types of businesses listed in this directory represent manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution and service firms. The directory will provide information on businesses in all sectors located within the Township, and assist businesses to source products, materials, and services in Woolwich. It can also be used to assess and develop business opportunities in the Township.

The information in this directory has been updated online by the individual businesses and/or Township of Woolwich Economic Development staff. We have attempted to ensure that information is as accurate as possible. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

If your Company is new to Woolwich, or if your manufacturing or service industry is not yet listed in this directory, please contact us with your company information, so we may add it to the directory.

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