The Municipality of Chatham-Kent, a community of approximately 110,000 people, covering 2,494 square kilometres (1,715 square miles) is located in the heart of
Southwestern Ontario
.
Nestled between the moderating influences of
Lake Erie
to the south,
Lake Huron
to the north and
Lake St. Clair
to the west, Chatham-Kent enjoys a temperate climate year round.
Chatham-Kent is bisected by Highway 401, the main transportation corridor from
Windsor
to
Montreal
. There are 950,000 Canadians living within a one-hour drive of Chatham-Kent. An impressive 60% of
United States
’ residents live within a six-hour drive of Chatham-Kent.
Chatham-Kent’s proximity to the
United States
(there are three major border crossings within a one hour drive) makes it an ideal choice for automotive manufacturers and other industries engaging in “just-in-time” delivery. Meritor Suspension Systems Co., International Truck and Engine Corporation
Canada
, Siemens VDO Automotive, and Arvin Meritor all call Chatham-Kent home.
As a result of the combination of the moderate climate and rich soil, Chatham-Kent is located in the richest agricultural area in
Canada
. Large agricultural industries like Pioneer Hi-Bred, Thompsons Limited and Commercial Alcohols have found Chatham-Kent the natural location for their operations.
Residents of Chatham-Kent enjoy the small town feeling that encompasses the twenty-three communities that make up the municipality while benefiting from the efficiencies of a regional municipal government. The Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent was established on
January 1, 1998
and has led the
Province
of
Ontario
in municipal amalgamations.
Chatham-Kent offers quality educational facilities, healthcare facilities and services, a large number of recreational facilities and programs, affordable housing, low tax rates and all the amenities of a large city.
A comprehensive Newcomer Package can be downloaded on the right.
This package contains a number of helpful resources that may assist you and your family in settling into Chatham-Kent,
If you would like to obtain a “Welcome to Chatham-Kent” package, or would like any other specific information on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, please contact Chatham-Kent Economic Development Services at 519-351-7700 or by email to ckeds@chatham-kent.ca.