North Stormont is a good place to grow!
Come grow with us!
According to the most recent Census, the Township of North Stormont (located in Eastern Ontario) has a population of 7,400, spread across 2,853 private dwellings. It covers a land area of roughly 515.46 km².
Key demographic and geographic statistics include:
Population Growth: Increased by 7.7% between 2016 and 2021.
Indigenous Identity: About 4.6% of the population identifies as Indigenous (First Nations or Métis).
Immigration: Roughly 5.1% of residents are foreign-born, while 94.9% are Canadian-born.
Communities: Includes the villages of Avonmore, Crysler, and Finch, among other smaller hamlets.
Infrastructure: It contains the highest number of road lane kilometres in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry, with about 68% of these being unpaved roads.
View the complete Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population
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Location, location, location
Strategically located in Eastern Ontario, the Township of North Stormont is a growing rural community with strong advantages in agriculture, agri-food processing, small-scale manufacturing, and logistics. Our local economy is supported by a reliable workforce, competitively priced development land, and convenient access to regional and international markets. With supportive municipal services and a collaborative business environment, North Stormont offers an ideal setting to invest, grow, and succeed.
A Connected and Competitive Location
North Stormont benefits from its position within the Quebec City–Windsor corridor—one of Canada’s most significant economic regions, home to over 20 million people and a substantial share of the country’s economic output. The Township is also within reach of major North American markets, including Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and key U.S. centres such as Boston and New York.
Located near major transportation routes including Highways 417 and 138, and within close proximity to Highways 401 and 416, North Stormont provides efficient connections for moving goods and accessing customers. The region is further supported by nearby rail infrastructure, international border crossings, and the St. Lawrence Seaway, ensuring businesses can operate with confidence in a well-connected and competitive location.
History
Early settlement in the area began in 1785 Finch Township was originally part of the Royal Township of Osnabruck, and Roxborough Township was originally part of the Royal Township of Cornwall. Stormont County was created in 1792, and both Finch and Roxborough were separated from their southerly parents in 1798.
The hamlet of Berwick was first settled by four Cockburn brothers from Scotland in the early 19th century. Berwick became the administrative home of municipal government in the former Finch Township, incorporated January 1, 1850.
The New York and Ottawa Railway was built in 1897 and sent up to four daily passenger trains, as well as up to five daily freight trains through Berwick. The first church was built in 1883.
The township was established on January 1, 1998, with the amalgamation of the former Townships of Finch and Roxborough, along with the Village of Finch.