Wallaceburg

Wallaceburg, Ontario
Unincorporated community
Wallaceburg, Ontario is located in Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Wallaceburg, Ontario
Wallaceburg, Ontario
Wallaceburg, Ontario is located in Southern Ontario
Wallaceburg, Ontario
Wallaceburg, Ontario
Coordinates: 42°35′41″N 82°23′03″W / 42.59472°N 82.38417°W / 42.59472; -82.38417
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
MunicipalityChatham-Kent
Government
 • Governing bodyChatham-Kent Municipal Council
 • MPsBev Shipley (CPC)
Dave Van Kesteren (CPC)
 • MPPsRick Nicholls (OPC)
Monte McNaughton (OPC)
Area
 • Land8.83 km2 (3.41 sq mi)
Elevation
198 m (650 ft)
Population
 • Total10,098
 • Density1,143.9/km2 (2,963/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Forward sortation area
Area code(s)519 and 226
NTS Map040J09
GNBC CodeFDATX
Websitewallaceburg.ca

Wallaceburg (2016 population 10,098) is an unincorporated community in the municipality of Chatham-Kent in Southern (Southwestern) Ontario, Canada. Originally a small settlement, it was recognized for its significant contribution to the lumber and boat building industries and strategic location along the banks of the scenic Sydenham River. In more recent years, 1895–1999, the town was known for its glass making industry. For that reason, Wallaceburg is locally known as the "glass town of Canada".

Wallaceburg is the home of WAMBO (Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing), an annual antique car, boat, bus, and fire truck show that began in 1988.

  1. ^ a b "Wallaceburg Ontario (Population Centre)". Census Profile, Canada 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 18 March 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2018.