About our Community

The Town of Erin is a picturesque rural community located in southern Wellington County just north of the Greater Toronto Area. 

We have rolling countryside, meandering rivers, small settlement areas and quaint village settings. 
 

A few facts about Erin:

• The Town of Erin covers 360 square kilometres or 140 square miles
• There are 11,439 residents within the Town - 3900 households
• The Town of Erin Roads Department maintains 288.55 km of roads and 50 bridges
• The Town newspaper is "The Advocate", there's also a County wide newspaper, "The Wellington Advertiser"

Activities & Tourism
 

The Town of Erin is part of the Hills of Headwaters tourism region.  Step outside Toronto's back door to the headwaters of four southern Ontario watersheds, the hills of the Niagara Escarpment and the heartland of small-town Ontario. 

For all there is to see and do visit the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association's website.

Also visit the Wellington County Festivals and Events Guide for lots of fun and interesting things to do within the County of Wellington.

Shopping & Restaurants

Erin boasts an eclectic array of shopping with everything from housewares and home décor, to clothing and toys. Country living meets boutique shopping in this beautiful Village, just outside the City.

Experience Erin’s local artisans of taste as they create delicious food incorporating local produce. The Village hosts several delicious eateries, and you can relax on the patios to quench your thirst in the summer heat.

Why not make it a full day visit to one of Ontario’s best-kept historic downtowns, and add to your adventure with cycling, hiking and horseback riding – get active and inspired in our great outdoors!

The Town Crier

The Town of Erin's Town Crier appears at special events within the Town.

Watch our Town Crier at work in our "My Little Town in the Hills" video and also visit the "Andrew Welch, Town Crier" website.

The Town of Erin Video "My Little Town in the Hills" was produced and generously donated to the Town of Erin for our use by Julian Lamprecht.
 

Aerial 360 Tour

Source: Town of Erin