25th Anniversary of Wellington North | Township of Wellington North

Wellington North is celebrating 25 years of amalgamation!

The Township of Wellington North was formed in 1999 with the amalgamation of the Town of Mount Forest, the Village of Arthur, the Townships of West Luther and Arthur, as well some of the outlying areas in the Townships of Peel and West Garafraxa. Stretching over 526 square kilometres, it is now home to over 12,500 people. Wellington North is expected to grow to approximately 20,500 people by 2051 (an increase of more than 64%).

The Township will be present at several events throughout the year, and are also planning some events to celebrate the occasion. Learn more about some of the events below.

As part of the 25th anniversary celebrations for the Township of Wellington North, earlier this year the Wellington North Cultural Roundtable and the Township announced the 25th Anniversary Art Contest.
The contest was open to local artisans/innovators to create a mural or piece of art that can be recreated onto a 4-foot by 8-foot board and installed on a municipally-owned building.
These pieces are original pieces of art (a painting, drawing, design, photography, mural, or even the conceptual idea) that highlights Wellington North and celebrates our amalgamation.
Entries were on display for residents to view at the Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event in Arthur on April 12, 2024 and at the Township's 25th Anniversary BBQ and Open House on June 7, 2024.
In June, the Cultural Roundtable will select up to three (3) finalists from the submissions received, with each finalist receiving $1,000! The winning designs will then be printed (or recreated) onto board and mounted to one of three buildings in the municipality: the Kenilworth Municipal Office, the Arthur and Area Community Centre, or the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex.
The finalists will be announced later this year.

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The Township hosted a BBQ and Open House at the Municipal Office (7490 Sideroad 7W, Kenilworth) on Friday, June 7 from 2:30-4:30pm.
More than 200 people from across the Township attended this family-friendly celebration, which included memorabilia on display, a cake cutting, the dedication of a Time Capsule (see more information below), a "touch-a-truck" activity and an opportunity to socialize with staff and members of council.
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What better way to take a snapshot of life in 2024 than by "freezing" it in time?
The Township of Wellington North dedicated a time capsule at the Municipal Office in Kenilworth on June 7, 2024.
The time capsule, built by Jack and Betsy Benham, contains several treasures, including letters from local residents and students, photos, keepsakes, and other interesting pieces. Council, Perth-Wellington MP John Nater and Senator Rob Black also contributed letters addressed to future residents, which will remain sealed in the time capsule until 2049!
The time capsule will be on display at the Municipal Office in Kenilworth until the 50th Anniversary Celebrations, and will serve as a constant reminder to remember where we have come from as we move forward.