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Waterdown

Ontario, Canada · North America

About Waterdown

Waterdown sits on the route: 15 minutes from Burlington, 53km from CN Tower.

Waterdown is a town located in Ontario, Canada. With a population of 24,400, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Waterdown sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Toronto time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Waterdown to your route.

About Waterdown

Waterdown is a community in the city of Hamilton in the Canadian province of Ontario. Waterdown is approximately 60 km west of downtown Toronto and, as of 2021, has a population of approximately 24,400 residents. On January 1, 2001, the new city of Hamilton was formed from the amalgamation of six municipalities,

Read more Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, and Stoney Creek. Before the amalgamation, the old city of Hamilton had 331,121 Hamiltonians divided into 100 neighbourhoods. The newly-amalgamated city had 490,268 people in over 200 neighbourhoods. Waterdown was created from that part of East Flamborough Township on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, just east of the junction of Dundas Street (Highway 5) and Highway 6, traditionally known as Clappison's Corners. In 1974, the village was amalgamated with East Flamborough, West Flamborough and Beverly townships to form the Town of Flamborough. In 2001, Flamborough and five other municipalities were amalgamated into the City of Hamilton. Waterdown has seen significant commercial development, including opening an expansive YMCA facility. Waterdown population growth was approximately 28.9% over the years 1996 and 2001. In 2012, the average house price in Waterdown was nearly $400,000. Waterdown District High School (WDHS) expanded its facilities in 2012.

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Where is Waterdown located?

Waterdown is located in Ontario, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 43.3334 latitude, -79.8829 longitude.

What is the population of Waterdown?

Waterdown has a population of approximately 24,400 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
24,400
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Ontario
Timezone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
43.3334, -79.8829

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911
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911
Fire
911
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CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Waterdown

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

CN Tower

Soaring 553-metre communications and observation tower that defines the Toronto skyline.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Toronto's spectacular aquarium at the base of the CN Tower with a stunning underwater tunnel and 20,000 aquatic animals.

53 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Royal Ontario Museum

Canada's largest museum of world cultures and natural history, topped by Daniel Libeskind's dramatic crystalline extension.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Waterdown.

Burlington

🇨🇦 Canada

7 km awayPop. 186,948

Hamilton

🇨🇦 Canada

10 km awayPop. 569,353

Ancaster

🇨🇦 Canada

15 km awayPop. 40,557

Stoney Creek

🇨🇦 Canada

16 km awayPop. 76,382

Milton

🇨🇦 Canada

20 km awayPop. 132,979

Oakville

🇨🇦 Canada

21 km awayPop. 213,759

Binbrook

🇨🇦 Canada

24 km awayPop. 8,796

Grimsby

🇨🇦 Canada

30 km awayPop. 27,314

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