Puslinch, Ontario facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puslinch
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Township (lower-tier)
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| Township of Puslinch | ||
Morriston
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Location of Puslinch within Wellington County
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 Puslinch
Location in Southern Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Ontario |
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| County | Wellington | |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1850 | |
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| • Type | Township | |
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| • Land | 214.62 km2 (82.87 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,336 | |
| • Density | 34.2/km2 (89/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Postal Code FSA |
N0B
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| Area code(s) | 519, 226 and 905 | |
| Website | www.puslinch.ca | |
Puslinch is a township located in south-central Ontario, Canada. It is part of Wellington County and is just south of Guelph. The main activities here are farming, bottling spring water, and mining for materials like gravel.
About half of Puslinch is covered by forests. There is also a special conservation area in the southwest part of the township. Close to the western edge of Puslinch, near Cambridge, you'll find Puslinch Lake. This lake is the largest kettle lake in North America. A kettle lake is formed when a large block of ice from a glacier melts and creates a depression in the ground. Puslinch is also part of the larger Guelph census metropolitan area, which means it's connected to Guelph for things like jobs and services.
What is Puslinch's Plan for the Future?
Puslinch has its own special plan called a Strategic Plan. This plan helps guide how the township will grow and what it will focus on. The most recent plan covers the years 2015 to 2020.
Puslinch's Mission Statement
The goal of Puslinch's plan is to "Progressing together to provide reliable and sustainable services to our residents, businesses and visitors. We will protect our resources while respectfully building upon our heritage as a safe, fun and prosperous rural community." This means they want to work together to offer good services, protect nature, and make sure Puslinch stays a safe, fun, and successful place to live and visit.
Images for kids
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Puslinch
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Aberfoyle house
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A map from 1821 by Thomas Ridout. It shows the area of Puslinch was set aside for the church.
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Aberfoyle Mill Restaurant
