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Walkerton is a town in the municipality of Brockton, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. It is the site of Brockton's municipal offices and is the county seat. Walkerton is located on the Saugeen River, at the junction of King's Highway 9 and the former King's Highway 4 and is 75 km southwest of Owen Sound.
- 8.74 km² (3.37 sq mi)
- Bruce County
Explore the village of Cargill, the legendary Greenock Swamp, the Saugeen River and the boutique shopping in Walkerton, Ontario. Find out what's on around town, from festivals and events to activities and attractions, and enjoy the natural beauty and culture of the area.
Mar 17, 2003 · A well-groomed Victorian-era town nestled among the rolling green hills of southwestern Ontario, Walkerton does not look like the sort of place where a deadly pollutant would strike. There are no congested highways, no giant industrial smokestacks spewing grey haze.
Contact Us. Municipality of Brockton. 100 Scott Street, P.O. Box 68, Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0 Canada. Phone: 519-881-2223. Toll-Free: 1-877-885-8084. Fax: 519-881-2991. After-Hours Emergency Number: 1-833-999-4599. Email Us. Map this location.
May 10, 2010 · The community of Walkerton, population less than 5,000 at the time, saw 2,300 people fall ill, and seven die, after breakdowns in the local water system. The region's public health officer later...
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Nov 1, 2012 · Walkerton, Ont, urban area, population 4967 (2011c), 4905 (2006c). Walkerton is located on the banks of the Saugeen River in Bruce County, 185 km north of Toronto. Walkerton is named after its founder, Joseph Walker, who came to the area in 1851.
May 21, 2020 · On a spring day 20 years ago, at the height of Ontario’s Walkerton water-contamination tragedy, Bruce Davidson was standing in his backyard with his nine-year-old son. The town’s hospital was just across the park from his home. As they watched an air ambulance take off, his son asked, “Dad, are they going to die?” Article continues below.