Located in south-central Ontario, Canada. Orangeville, the County seat, is located about 120 km north-west of Toronto. Dufferin County has an area of 1,442 km2 (557 square miles) and a population of 40,997 (1994). There are three towns: Mono, Orangeville and Shelburne, and five rural townships: Amaranth, East Garafraxa, East Luther Grand Valley, Melancthon, and Mulmur. Over half of the County's population lives in Orangeville.
Named after Lord Dufferin, who was Governor-General of Canada from 1872 to 1878, the county was formed in 1881 from parts of the Counties of Grey, Simcoe, and Wellington. The original County consisted of the Towns of Orangeville and Shelburne and five townships: Mono, Mulmur, Melancthon, Amaranth, and East Garafraxa. (The Township of East Luther was transferred from Wellington County in 1883.)
Because of geography and economy (the upper Grand River watershed), Dufferin and Wellington Counties remain strongly tied in many ways. Organizations with names prefixed with "Upper Grand" and "Grand Valley" are found in both counties.
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An organization dedicated to good business and the economic health of Dufferin County. Provides membership information, a directory of businesses, news and internet resources.
Exists so that children of Dufferin County will live in a safe, nurturing environment with a permanent family. Includes information about adoption and foster care, other services, volunteer opportunities and contacts.
The county web site which list member municipalities, departments, contact information, financial news and among other links, DIAL, the community information access line.
Online directory for local trades and suppliers.
Acute care hospitals located in Orangeville and Shelburne, serving Dufferin County and the Town of Caledon. Lists patient information and services.
Partnering with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, providers and our general community to unify and improve the health and social care in Dufferin-Caledon.
Providing construction of custom design and model homes in the Shelburne area. Browse customer testimonials, community information, and photo gallery.
Provides information about exhibitions, map and driving directions, admissions, calendar and education programs.
Provides information about exhibitions, map and driving directions, admissions, calendar and education programs.
Exists so that children of Dufferin County will live in a safe, nurturing environment with a permanent family. Includes information about adoption and foster care, other services, volunteer opportunities and contacts.
Partnering with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, providers and our general community to unify and improve the health and social care in Dufferin-Caledon.
Acute care hospitals located in Orangeville and Shelburne, serving Dufferin County and the Town of Caledon. Lists patient information and services.
Providing construction of custom design and model homes in the Shelburne area. Browse customer testimonials, community information, and photo gallery.
Online directory for local trades and suppliers.
An organization dedicated to good business and the economic health of Dufferin County. Provides membership information, a directory of businesses, news and internet resources.
The county web site which list member municipalities, departments, contact information, financial news and among other links, DIAL, the community information access line.
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