Hagersville, Ontario facts for kids
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Hagersville
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Unincorporated Community
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 Hagersville
Location in Ontario
Hagersville
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Haldimand |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3.15 km2 (1.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,059 |
| • Density | 971.5/km2 (2,516/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Hagersvillian |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Forward sortation area |
N0A
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| Area code(s) | 905, 289, 365 |
Hagersville is a community located in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada. It's a place with a rich history and a growing population.
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History of Hagersville
Hagersville began as a small village around 1855. This happened when Charles and David Hager bought most of the land in the center of the area. The village grew near a road that was once called the Plank Road, now known as Highway 6.
Early Growth and Railways
The community really started to grow when two railways were built. The Canada Southern Railroad arrived in 1870, and the Hamilton and Lake Erie Railway followed three years later. These railways helped Hagersville become a busy and successful village by 1879.
The Lawson Hotel and Naming Hagersville
Near the railway crossing, there was a hotel called The Junction Hotel. It later became The Lawson Hotel. For a while, it was even owned by retired NHL player Ron Murphy and known as Murph's Place. Today, it's called The Old Lawson House and provides affordable housing.
The first post office in Hagersville was inside a hotel built by Charles Hager in 1852. Joseph Seymour suggested naming the community "Hagersville" to honor the Hager brothers who helped start the settlement.
Hagersville During World War II
During World War II, Hagersville played an important role. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) set up a flight training school nearby. It was called No. 16 Service Flying Training School RCAF. This school was part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, which trained pilots from many countries.
The school opened in August 1941 and closed in March 1945. After the war, the Canadian Army used the site for different purposes, calling it Camp Hagersville. The camp closed in 1964. Later, parts of the camp were used as homes, now known as "White Oaks Village," and an industrial park.
The Hagersville Tire Fire
In 1990, a very large tire fire happened near Hagersville. It released a lot of smoke into the air for seventeen days. Even though the fire was about 8 kilometers away, media often called it the "Hagersville Tire Fire" because Hagersville was the closest large town. This event was linked to long-term health concerns for some firefighters who were there.
Location and Travel
Hagersville is located in a convenient spot in Ontario.
- It's about 45 kilometers southwest of Hamilton, Ontario.
- It's about 15 kilometers southwest of Caledonia, Ontario.
- It's about 24 kilometers northeast of Port Dover, Ontario.
Nearby Airports
If you need to fly, Hagersville has a few airports within reach:
- Hamilton/John C. Munro International Airport (CYHM) is about 27 kilometers away.
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is about 105 kilometers away.
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) in the USA is about 128 kilometers away.
Climate in Hagersville
Hagersville experiences a typical Canadian climate with warm summers and cold winters. The weather box below shows the average temperatures and rainfall throughout the year.
| Climate data for Hagersville | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 15 (59) |
18 (64) |
25.5 (77.9) |
30.5 (86.9) |
32.5 (90.5) |
35.5 (95.9) |
38.5 (101.3) |
36.5 (97.7) |
32 (90) |
28.5 (83.3) |
20 (68) |
18 (64) |
38.5 (101.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −0.7 (30.7) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
5.1 (41.2) |
12.1 (53.8) |
19.4 (66.9) |
24.5 (76.1) |
26.9 (80.4) |
25.5 (77.9) |
21.1 (70.0) |
14.4 (57.9) |
7.2 (45.0) |
1.2 (34.2) |
13.1 (55.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −4.4 (24.1) |
−4.1 (24.6) |
0.7 (33.3) |
7 (45) |
13.7 (56.7) |
18.8 (65.8) |
21.3 (70.3) |
20.1 (68.2) |
15.9 (60.6) |
9.8 (49.6) |
3.7 (38.7) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
8.4 (47.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −8 (18) |
−8 (18) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
1.8 (35.2) |
7.9 (46.2) |
13 (55) |
15.7 (60.3) |
14.6 (58.3) |
10.6 (51.1) |
5 (41) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−5.3 (22.5) |
3.6 (38.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −26.5 (−15.7) |
−26 (−15) |
−20 (−4) |
−11 (12) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
2 (36) |
4.5 (40.1) |
4 (39) |
−2 (28) |
−6 (21) |
−14 (7) |
−23 (−9) |
−26.5 (−15.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 61.8 (2.43) |
48.2 (1.90) |
75.7 (2.98) |
80.6 (3.17) |
76.9 (3.03) |
84.7 (3.33) |
88.2 (3.47) |
85.8 (3.38) |
94.1 (3.70) |
83.2 (3.28) |
86.9 (3.42) |
73.9 (2.91) |
939.9 (37.00) |
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People and Population
Hagersville is a community that has been growing steadily. In 2021, its population was 3,059 people. This was a 4.1% increase from 2016. In 2016, the population was 2,815, which was a 14% increase from 2011.
Community Diversity
The people living in Hagersville come from various backgrounds. Most residents (87.5%) are of European descent. About 9% are First Nation people. The remaining 3.5% are visible minorities, mainly from places like the Philippines, South Asia, and Latin America.
Hagersville is also very close to the Mississaugas of the Credit and Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation reserves.
| Canada census – Hagersville community profile | |||
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| 2016 | |||
| Population: | 2,939 (+14.0% from 2011) | ||
| Land area: | 3.17 km2 (1.22 sq mi) | ||
| Population density: | 926.3/km2 (2,399/sq mi) | ||
| Median age: | 45.1 (M: 43.8, F: 44.8) | ||
| Total private dwellings: | 1,225 | ||
| Median household income: | $68,352 | ||
| References: 2016 earlier | |||
Languages Spoken
According to the 2021 census, most people in Hagersville speak English. A small number of residents speak both English and French, which are Canada's official languages.
Religious Beliefs
In 2021, about half of the citizens in Hagersville identified as Christian. The other half identified as non-religious or having secular views.
Education in Hagersville
Hagersville has several schools for students. Public schools are managed by the Grand Erie District School Board. Catholic schools are managed by the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board.
Schools in Hagersville include:
- Hagersville Secondary School
- Hagersville Elementary School
- St. Mary's School
Things to Do in Hagersville
Hagersville offers various activities and places to enjoy.
Parks and Recreation
- Hagersville Memorial Arena: A great place for ice skating and hockey.
- Haldimand Memorial Arboretum: A peaceful park with trees and green spaces.
- Hagersville Lions Pool: A community pool perfect for swimming in the summer.
- Grant Kett Park: Another local park for outdoor fun.
Annual Events
- Hagersville Rocks: A popular music festival that brings the community together.
- Hagersville Summers End Festival: A festival to celebrate the end of summer.
Famous People from Hagersville
Hagersville has been the home or birthplace of several notable individuals:
- Neil Peart (1952–2020): He was the famous drummer for the Canadian rock band Rush.
- Becky Kellar-Duke (born 1975): A highly successful hockey player who won three gold medals and one silver medal in the Olympics.
- Carl Reid (born 1950): A Roman Catholic priest who leads a special group of Catholics in Australia.
- Jay Silverheels (1912–1980): An actor best known for playing Tonto in the 1950s TV series The Lone Ranger.
- The Hagersville Hawks: This is a junior hockey team that plays in the Niagara & District Junior C Hockey League.
