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Wellington North has the following care centres:

YMCA of Three Rivers Child Care – Arthur

Phone Number: 226-524-2222

Address: 315 Tucker Street, Arthur, ON

Mount Forest Child Care and Learning Centre

Phone Number: 519-837-3620

Address: 311 Foster Street, Mount Forest, ON

For more information about child care centres in or near Wellington North, check out Wellington County’s Child Care and Early Years page.

North Wellington Healthcare (Video)

Visit North Wellington Healthcare Recruiting to find out about a site tour, locum, or training opportunity. 

Within the towns of Arthur and Mount Forest you will find curling clubs, splashpads, lawn bowling clubs, skateboard parks, baseball diamonds, soccer pitches, children’s playgrounds, as well as public greenspace for you to enjoy! During the summer, you can cool off in Arthur’s large outdoor swimming pool. Arthur and Mount Forest both have successful minor hockey leagues, skating, ringette, soccer, and minor ball associations that support our facilities year round. In Arthur, you will find a thriving minor lacrosse league. Through local community organizations and businesses, you can find classes for dance, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and much more! Wellington North is pleased to offer drop-in pickleball, indoor walking, and public skating in both Arthur and Mount Forest. And if you haven’t already, be sure to check out our beautiful trailways!

The Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area is a biological treasure in the headwaters area of the Grand River watershed. The 5,900-hectare property centres on the 1,400-hectare Luther Lake, created by Luther Dam, built in 1954. Surrounding it are wetlands, fields and forests providing habitat to a variety of birds, animals, plants and trees. It is one of Ontario's best bird-watching spots in and is popular with hikers and hunters. Luther Marsh is jointly owned and managed by GRCA and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington is here to support newcomers and new Canadians on their journey of integration into their new communities. They provide a wide variety of settlement services to newcomers in Wellington County, including:

• Access to an interpreter or translator.
• Assistance finding a place to live.
• Assistance enrolling children in school.
• Language training.
• Assistance finding a job and preparing for work.
• Assistance finding and completing necessary forms and applications, including applying for Canadian citizenship.
• Help accessing supports such as medical care, legal, and social services.
• Support addressing transition issues, such as emotional health and wellbeing related to immigration and settlement.
• Assistance filing income taxes.
• Information about government and community services.

Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington offers help in your language by phone, virtual meeting, or in person. For more information or to book an appointment, call 226-332-0783 or email bnyaupane@is-gw.ca.

211 is a free and confidential service that connects people to the critical social and community supports they need. Their helpline is answered by real people 24/7 with service available in more than 150 languages. You can text or call them at 2-1-1 or call them toll-free at 1-877-330-3213. You can also email them at gethelp@211ontario.ca, or use the live chat feature on their website.

Service Ontario is here to help you get your driver’s licence, licence plates, health card, Ontario Photo Card, birth certificate, and other vital documents and services provided by the Government of Ontario. Learn more on the Service Ontario Website.

A Member of Parliament (MP) is an elected official who represents a specific geographic area (constituency or riding) in the Canadian House of Commons. MPs are responsible for representing the interests of their constituents, participating in the legislative process, and holding the government accountable. Currently, Perth-Wellington’s MP is John Nater. Learn more about John Nater at johnnater.ca.

A Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) is an elected member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. MPPs represent the concerns of their constituents regarding provincial responsibilities at the Legislature and in their ridings. Currently, Perth-Wellington’s MPP is Matthew Rae. Learn more about Matthew Rae at matthewrae.ca.

Council is the policy-forming and decision-making body of the Township of Wellington North. Our Council is comprised of the Mayor and four Councillors (each representing a ward). All municipal elected officials in Ontario are elected for a four-year term.

Meetings of Council are held twice a month at the Municipal Office in Kenilworth.

More information and full meeting schedules are available on our Council and Committees webpage. You can also see our current council members on our Council Members webpage.

The County of Wellington is governed by a council comprised of 16 members including seven mayors and nine directly elected ward councillors. Learn more at the County of Wellington’s Council and Committee page.

The next municipal election will be held on October 26, 2026. Voters decide who will represent their interests and lead their communities.

Confirm, update, or add your information to the voter registry for Provincial, and Municipal elections in Ontario at RegisterToVoteON.ca.

For more information on the upcoming election, visit the Municipal Elections page on our website.

The Wellington County Library system consists of 14 branches located in communities throughout the County, two of which are in Wellington North (Arthur and Mount Forest). You can find information about hours, locations, and more on library.wellington.ca.

The Wellington County Museum and Archives is a National Historic Site located in the building that stands as the oldest remaining House of Industry and Refuge in Canada. This museum is located near Wellington North in Fergus, Ontario. You can find more information on wcma.wellington.ca.

The Mount Forest Museum and Archives is a community organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating local history and heritage. Call them at 519-323-4755, or visit the Mount Forest Museum & Archives at 102 Main Street South, Mount Forest, ON, N0G 2L0.

The Arthur and Area Historical Society is a group of people dedicated to collecting and preserving local artifacts and documents. Call them at 519-848-1112, or visit them on the Upper Level of the Arthur & Area Community Centre (158 Domville Street, Arthur, ON, N0G 1A0).

Registering For Property Taxes

As a property owner, you generally do not need to register separately to receive property tax bills. When a property is sold, the lawyer managing the transaction submits the ownership change to the Township on your behalf. However, it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that tax bills are received and paid on time. Not receiving a bill does not exempt the owner from payment obligations or from any penalties and interest that may apply due to late payment. If you would like to verify the information, please reach out to accounting@wellington-north.com.

Paying Property Taxes 

The Township of Wellington North accepts the following payment methods for tax bills:

• Pre-Authorized Payment Plans: Monthly or Installment Plans Available. Fill in the application and send to accounting@wellington-north.com 
• Telephone & Online: Payment through your financial institution.
• Mail: Remit Cheques to: 7490 Sideroad 7 W, PO Box 125, Kenilworth, ON, N0G 2E0
• Drop Box: Please use the mail slot at the front door of the Municipal Office: 7490 Sideroad 7 W, Kenilworth.
• Cheque: Post-dated cheques are accepted.

Property Tax Bills

Interim tax bills are mailed out mid-January and are due the 4th Friday of February and April. Final tax bills are mailed out mid-July and are due the 4th Friday of August and October

Supplementary Tax Bills 

If you have recently bought a new home or made any additions or improvements to your property, remember to plan for a Supplementary Tax Bill in your budget.

Newly Constructed Homes

For the first 12 to 14 months after occupying a newly constructed home your property tax bills may cover the land only, not the building, because the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) has not completed the assessment. Once your new home is assessed, you will receive a “Property Assessment Notice” from MPAC.

A Supplementary Tax Bill will follow with taxes covering the building from the date of occupancy. You are strongly encouraged to budget for this billing to avoid unwanted surprises. Note that if your mortgage payment includes taxes, you will need to send the Supplementary Tax Bill to your financial institution.

Federal - Government of Canada

The Federal Government is led by the Prime Minister and represented by your Member of Parliament (MP). They are responsible for national and international issues such as:

• Citizenship and Immigration
• Criminal law
• Military and National Defence
• Passports
• Postal Service
• Employment/Social Insurance
• Money and Banking
• Shipping, Railways, Telephone, and Pipeline

For more information on which level of government is responsible for what, visit Wellington County’s “Who Does What” page on their website.

Electricity

For urban areas of Wellington North, electricity is provided by Wellington North Power. In rural areas, electricity is supplied by Hydro One. Contact the provider for your area or visit their website for information about how to set up an account:

Wellington North Power:

Phone: 519-323-1710

Website: wellingtonnorthpower.com

Hydro One: 

Phone: 1-800-434-1235 

Website: www.hydroone.com

Water and Sewer

All water in Wellington North is billed through Wellington North Power, though it is provided by the Township of Wellington North. Contact Wellington North power or visit their website for information about how to set up an account:

Phone: 519-323-1710

Website: wellingtonnorthpower.com

Residents with concerns or questions may contact our Environmental Services Office during regular hours (Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm) at 519-848-3620 Ext. 7.

We also have an operator on-call after hours (for emergencies only) who can be contacted at 519-323-1710.

Natural Gas

All natural gas connections in Wellington North are managed by Enbridge Gas. Contact them or visit their website for information about how to set up an account:

Phone: 1-877-362-7434

Website: www.enbridgegas.com

Emergencies

For Fire, Police or Ambulance-related emergencies, call 911.

Non-Emergency Incidents

For non-urgent fire related incidents, call 519-323-1441.

For non-urgent incidents requiring police, call 1-888-310-1122.

Wellington North Fire Service

The Wellington North Fire Service (WNFS) is a volunteer fire service serving the Township of Wellington North.

WNFS operates two fire stations with approximately 50 volunteer firefighters:

Arthur Fire Station 103 Smith Street, Arthur

Mount Forest Fire Station 381 Main Street North, Mount Forest

Interested in volunteering? As a volunteer firefighter in Wellington North, you’ll respond to emergencies, assist with medical aid, and help with fire prevention and public education. If you’re ready to serve, train, and protect those in need, we want you on our team. Learn more and apply at WellNorthFire.ca.

Canadian Mental Health Association
Phone Number: 1-844-264-2993
Address: 5 – 392 Main Street North, Mount Forest, ON, N0G 2L2

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline offers support that is bilingual, trauma informed, culturally appropriate, and available to anyone in Canada. 

In Wellington North, the following options are available for public transportation services:

Ride Well: Ride Well is a county-wide, demand-based, public transit service available to all businesses, residents and visitors. The Government of Ontario is currently funding this five-year pilot project and offers a safe, affordable option for people to move throughout the County. Learn more or book a ride at Wellington County’s Ride Well page.

Guelph Owen Sound Transportation (GOST): GOST is a public transportation service connecting people from Owen Sound to Guelph and stops in between including Chatsworth, Williamsford, Durham, Mount Forest, Arthur, Fergus and Elora. Learn more and check out departure locations and times on Owen Sound’s GOSTpage.

Below are some stores in the Township of Wellington North where you can obtain food and groceries:

Groceries

Foodland Arthur

Phone Number: 519-848-3630

Address: 165 George Street, Arthur, ON, N0G 1A0

Foodland Mount Forest

Phone Number: 519-321-8069

Address: 503 Main Street North, Mount Forest, ON, N0G 2L1

Peter’s No Frills Mount Forest

Phone Number: 866-987-6453

Address: 504 Main Street North, Mount Forest, ON, N0G 2L2

M&M Food Market

Phone Number: 519-323-3202

Address: 160-B Main Street North, Mount Forest, ON, N0G 2L0

Food Banks and Affordable Food Programs

Arthur Food Bank

Phone Number: 519-848-3272

Address: 146 George Street, Arthur, ON, N0G 1A0

Mount Forest Community Pantry

Phone Number: 519-323-9218

Address: PO Box 54, Mount Forest, ON, N0G 2L0

Meals on Wheels

Phone Number: 519-323-2330 ext. 6223

Address: 392 Main Street North, Unit 4, Mount Forest, ON, N0G 2L2

Mount Forest Community Garden

Phone Number: 519-321-9671

Address: 451 Foster Street, Mount Forest, ON, N0G 2L1

Markets and Other

The Raw Carrot Soup Enterprise, Mount Forest

The Raw Carrot Soup Enterprise hires individuals on social assistance to cook and package handcrafted gourmet soup that is sold in farmers markets and retail locations in the local community. You can also visit their kitchen in person and purchase their soup at outlet pricing. Sales of their healthy soup funds the salaries of those working at The Raw Carrot.

Phone Number: 548-885-1119

Address: 175 Queen Street East, Mount Forest, ON, N0G 2L2

Wellington North Farmers’ Market

The market is held from mid June until the end of September on Saturday mornings from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Address: 393 Parkside Drive, Mount Forest, ON, N0G 2L3

Misty Meadows Market Inc.

Phone Number: 519-323-4174

Address: 031006 Grey County Road 14, Conn, ON, N0G 2L0

Country Pantry

Phone Number: 437-339-528

Address: 9121 Highway 6, Kenilworth, ON, N0G 2E0

If you have additional questions about local businesses, please reach out to our Economic Development team.

Garbage, Landfill Sites, Organics, and Yard Waste:  The curbside collection and landfill sites are managed by the County of Wellington. For all related inquiries or concerns, including missed collections or where to purchase garbage bags,  please visit the Garbage and Recycling page on the County of Wellington website or contact them directly at 519-837-2601 or report issues through the Recycle Coach app. 

The County of Wellington operates the Riverstown Waste Facility in Wellington North, located at 7254 Sideroad 5 West, for landfill and waste disposal services.

Recycling: As of July 1, 2025, residential recycling pick up is managed by Circular Materials and administered through Waste Management (WM). Please contact WM for any missed collections, questions regarding blue box recycling, or where to pick up a new blue box by either by emailing canresidential@wm.com, calling 1-800-561-1655, or report issues through the Recycle Coach app. 

The Township is responsible for implementing a winter control program to clear municipally managed roads. This includes snow, sleet and freezing rain, and may require sand and salt to be applied to the road surface. Transportation Services staff make every effort to ensure the Township roads are adequately cleaned to provide safe travel to all with a special focus on the morning commuting times.

The Township also performs snow removal on the sidewalks. During heavy overnight snowfalls and extreme weather conditions, snow will be allowed to accumulate until the storm ends before snow removal begins.

Driveway clearing is the responsibility of all homeowners. As per the Highway Traffic Act (Section 181) no person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadways without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry or the local authority responsible for the maintenance of the road.

A building permit is a license which grants legal permission to start construction of a project. It means that the Township of Wellington North has approved plans for any new structure, addition or renovation. Approved plans must comply with the Ontario Building Code, local zoning by-laws, and other applicable laws and regulations.  Building permits regulate types of construction allowed in the community and ensure that building standards, zoning by-law requirements and fire and structural standards are met.

To apply or learn more, visit the Township of Wellington North’s Building Permits page.

As of November 4, 2024, the Township of Wellington North Council has discontinued the requirement for dog licensing indefinitely. However, dog owners are still responsible for ensuring their pets are identifiable, through a personalized tag or collar, or other easily recognized means. Additionally, dogs must be kept on leashes at all times in public spaces, and all dog waste must be picked up and disposed of. For more information, please refer to our canine by-law.

The Township of Wellington North is home to many hardworking, dedicated and passionate volunteers, community groups and organizations. These groups make up the unique fabric of our community.

A list of Community groups and their information can be found on Wellington North’s Community Groups Page.

There are many exciting events held in Wellington North throughout the year. To find out about upcoming events in Wellington North, check out our official social media pages:

Facebook: facebook.com/townshipofwellingtonnorth

Instagram: @wellingtonnorthtwp

Here in the Township of Wellington North, there are many things to do. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, a shopper, or someone who enjoys community events, there’s something here for everyone. Here are a few of our favourite activities to enjoy in Wellington North:

1. Explore our trails. Wellington North is home to several well-maintained trails with scenic views and local wildlife to discover. Learn more about our trails here: Wellington North Parks, Playgrounds, and Trails.
2. Visit the library. There’s nothing quite like getting lost in a good book. Wellington North has two local libraries — in Arthur and Mount Forest — with an extensive selection of books for every interest. Check out hours and more details here: Wellington County Libraries.
3. Try out one of our programs. Wellington North offers a variety of programs for all different ages and seasons. From pickleball to swimming to public skating, there are lots of opportunities for fun here! Learn more about our programs at this link: Wellington North Programs and Activities.
4. Discover our downtowns. Downtown Arthur and Mount Forest are full of charming shops, unique boutiques, and delicious restaurants. Take a stroll, try something new, and support local businesses that help our community thrive.
5. Cool off at the pool and splash pads. Beat the heat with a visit to one of our local splash pads or enjoy a refreshing swim during public swim times at the Arthur community pool. Check schedules and locations here: Wellington North Aquatics.

While these are just a few highlights, there’s so much more to discover in Wellington North. We invite you to explore, try something new, and make the most of what our vibrant community has to offer.

For more events, programs, and local happenings, visit our Community Page.