UPDATE (12/16): The Township of Southgate is aware of the ruling issued by the Canada Labour Relations Board, ordering CUPW workers to return to the workplace. Please note that municipal services involving postal mail may continue to experience delays in the interim.
Due to recent job action involving workers at Canada Post, some municipal services will face disruptions.
For information on how you can stay up-to-date with payments and other municipal services delivered via regular mail, please visit this link for more information.
Thank you for considering Southgate to be your new home.
We realize that it can sometimes be challenging to relocate to a new community. We hope that the information provided here can assist you in your move. For information about the Township of Southgate and the area, please view our new resident package by clicking the button below.
If you are currently in the process of moving to our community, please visit the New Resident Checklist for a list of things to make your move as smooth as possible.
| Southgate Welcome Package - Ukrainian |
| Southgate Welcome Package Ukrainian |
| Southgate Welcome Package - French |
| Southgate Welcome Package French |
| Southgate Welcome Package - Arabic |
| Southgate Welcome Package Arabic |
| Southgate Welcome Package - English |
| Southgate Welcome Package - English |
Southgate New Resident Checklist
| Tax and Water Account |
| Please contact the Township of Southgate Municipal Office to verify your move on your tax account. If you will be residing in the village of Dundalk, please be sure to verify your water billing account as well. |
| Most residents residing within the village of Dundalk will be required to contact Canada Post on 111 Main Street East in Dundalk to register for mail delivery. Please contact the post Office on Main Street in Dundalk to set this up. For more information for the Mount Forest, Conn, Durham, Holstein, and Ayton areas, please visit the local Canada Post Office. |
| Recreation |
| The Township of Southgate is home to many recreational facilities, parks, sports groups, clubs, and organizations. There is something for everyone in Southgate, including free public skating all winter long at the Dundalk Arena. For more information see the recreation page on the Township’s website or contact the Recreation Department. |
| Schools |
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Within the boundaries of the Township of Southgate there is a French Catholic School in the Conseil Scolaire Catholique Providence School Board, and there are 3 public schools in the Bluewater District School Board:
Your location will determine whether your child(ren) will attend school within Southgate or in one of the neighbouring communities. Please visit BusPlanner where you can fill in your address to determine which school you should be attending, or contact the appropriate school board to determine which school is right for your child:
Please note: Although Ecole Catholique Saint Dominique-Savio is located in Owen Sound, Southgate is within their boundaries for bussing. |
| Drivers Licence and Health Card Address Change |
| Remember to change your address on your health card and your driver’s licence. This can be done by visiting the Government of Ontario website. |
| Waste Resources and Diversion Management |
| Each home is assigned 3 carts (blue for recycling, 1 grey or black for waste, and 1 green for organics). Please ensure that these carts are at your business location. Southgate is divided into 4 zones for collection. A Collection Schedule Calendar is sent out annually to each business in Southgate. A copy of the Collection Schedule Calendar, Zone Map, and Details of what is accepted can be found on the Township website. Pick-up for recycling and waste collection alternates weekly and the Green Cart is picked up each week. For more information contact the Township of Southgate Public Works Office. |
| Dog Licence |
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All dogs must be licenced in the Township of Southgate. Tags are renewed and sent out annually. To obtain your first tag, please follow the link below visit or contact the Township of Southgate Municipal Office. |
| Fire Services |
| The Township of Southgate is serviced by 3 Fire Departments: Dundalk, West Grey and Wellington North. To determine which department services you, please see the Fire Service Areas Map. The Dundalk Volunteer Fire Department is home to Southgate’s Chief Fire Official who oversees all fire-related services within the Township. For more information, contact the Southgate Fire Department. |
| Electrical Utilities, Gas, Propane, and Oil |
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For electrical utilities in the Township of Southgate, contact:
For gas, propane, and oil services, contact:
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| Library Services |
| The Southgate Ruth Hargrave Library is located in Dundalk and offers a variety of programs and activities along with the large selection of reading materials. Please visit the Southgate Library webpage for more information. |
| Community Services |
| To view the list of community services offered throughout the communities in the Township of Southgate, click here |
Contact Us
Township of Southgate
185667 Grey County Road 9
Dundalk, Ontario N0C 1B0
Phone: 519-923-2110
Email: info@southgate.ca
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