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Wellington County, Administrative county in Southwestern Ontario, Canada

Wellington County spans 2,665 square kilometers of agricultural lands, small towns, and conservation areas within the Greater Golden Horseshoe region of Ontario.

The District of Wellington received its name in 1837 after England's Duke of Wellington, establishing a courthouse and jail in the city of Guelph.

The Wellington County Museum and Archives, formerly the House of Industry and Refuge from 1877, preserves local heritage through exhibits and historical collections.

The county operates the RIDE WELL Rural Transit service, connecting residents across seven municipalities including Centre Wellington, Puslinch, and the Town of Erin.

The Green Legacy program in Wellington County stands as North America's largest municipal tree planting initiative, having planted over three million trees.

Location: Ontario

Part of: Golden Horseshoe

Shares border with: Huron County, Regional Municipality of Halton, Hamilton, Regional Municipality of Peel

Website: https://wellington.ca

GPS coordinates: 43.75000,-80.40000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48

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