BROCKTON, ONTARIO

The 'Municipality of Brockton' in Bruce County, Ontario was formed on January 1, 1999. As of 2001, the population was 9,658. The area was 565.07 square kilometres.
It includes the former township of Brant, former township of Greenock and the community of Walkerton. Brockton's name was formed as an acronym of the three merged municipalities ('Br'ant Green'ock' Walker'ton').
Note to be confused with Brockton Village a neighbourhood and former town located in the west end of Toronto.
The community of Walkerton had a Homecoming June 27th - July 3rd, 2006 and was a successful event for the area.

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Demographics

Demographics

''Canada 2001 Census''

★ Population change (1996-2001): -5.0

★ Dwellings: 3,987

★ Density (per sq. km.): 17.1
The Municipality's website can be accessed at http://town.walkerton.on.ca/