Erin

Erin is a rural municipality in Wellington County that spreads across rolling terrain with the West Credit River flowing through its center. The town features Victorian-era buildings and walking paths lined with native trees and shrubs.

Scottish settlers founded Erin Township in 1820 and organized the first municipal structures within a few years. The area grew from these early foundations while maintaining connections to its origins.

The town hosts annual celebrations like the St Patrick's Day Festival and the Erin Fall Fair that draw people from neighboring communities. These events shape how locals and visitors experience the place throughout the year.

The town sits roughly 80 kilometers northwest of Toronto and is accessible for day trips. Main Street offers several shops, bakeries, and food vendors where travelers can browse and grab food.

A former rail corridor called the Elora Cataract Trailway runs through the municipality and links it to a wider network of walking routes. This converted path demonstrates how abandoned railway lines are reimagined as recreational trails.

Location: Wellington County

Inception: 1820

Shares border with: East Garafraxa, Caledon, Centre Wellington, Guelph/Eramosa, Milton, Halton Hills

Website: http://erin.ca

GPS coordinates: 43.76670,-80.06670

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22