About Tillsonburg

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The Essence of Tillsonburg

Tillsonburg is a growing community of almost 20,000 people. Located close to the Lake Erie shoreline and major transportation routes, Tillsonburg is family-friendly community that offers an outstanding quality of life for all ages.

The essence of Tillsonburg is captured in three words—connected, enriched and inspired.

Connected

Strong sense of community among residents
Strong history of community engagement and collaboration
Ability to network naturally due to the size of the community
Fibre optic infrastructure in industrial areas
Strategic location with good access to markets and transportation

Enriched

Variety and quality of recreation and leisure programs, services and facilities
Many opportunities to be meaningfully involved in the community (i.e. organizations, causes, clubs)
Abundance of parks, green spaces and trails
Hospital, health and wellness services
Family-friendly lifestyle without the stresses found in larger urban centres
Arts and cultural amenities
Rural and urban influences combine for a sustainable, comfortable pace

Inspired

Enterprising history
Entrepreneurial spirit and rural work ethic evident
Proven leadership in agri-business and related ventures
Track record of made-in-Tillsonburg solutions and grassroots initiatives

Videos

NEW! Discover Tillsonburg in our latest video series. We can't wait to show you the community we love!

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Discover Tillsonburg Series (2 of 6) - YouTube

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Discover Tillsonburg Series (3 of 6) - YouTube

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Discover Tillsonburg Series (4 of 6) - YouTube

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Are you an entrepreneur or business owner? Learn more about doing business in Tillsonburg in the Discover Tillsonburg video series 5 and 6.

Discover Tillsonburg Magazine

Discover Tillsonburg Magazine is published twice a year by the Town of Tillsonburg, in partnership with local builders and other community partners. Each issue is filled with interesting stories and fun facts about Tillsonburg. Pick up a copy to learn more about the community, or use the links below to share our story.

Have a story idea for us? Reach out at discover@tillsonburg.ca.