Relocation Guide

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

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.

A moderate climate and nutrient-rich soil allows for one of the finest agricultural regions in Canada. Industry leaders in agri-business have found Chatham-Kent the natural choice to locate their operations. The recent announcement of an expansion to Commercial Alcohols’ ethanol facility and the rejuvenated sugar beet industry are more good news for the community.

Always on the leading edge, Chatham-Kent is investigating the areas of bio-fibre production and waste-based energy. A significant investment in its infrastructure has paved the way for expanding greenhouse operations in the area.

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.

This relocation guide will give you and your family information on education, health facilities, housing information, recreation, senior services, personal services and shopping.