Communities and History
The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock was formed through the amalgamation of numerous communities, including: Braemar, Cassel, East Zorra, Hickson, Huntingford, Innerkip, Perry Mine, Perrys Lane, Strathallan, Tavistock, Tollgate, and Willow Lake. The three largest towns are Hickson, Innerkip and Tavistock.
Location
The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock is a lower-tier township in South Western Ontario. It is part of Oxford County and is situated above the City of Woodstock.
East Zorra-Tavistock is accessible by highway, air and railway. The settled areas are a short drive from Highway 401, 402 and 403.
East Zorra-Tavistock is located near several airports, including the Region of Waterloo Airport, Hamilton International Airport, London International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
The Township also has access to the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Rail Line.
Demographics, Education, Labour
In 2011, the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock had a population of 6,836. Over 60% of the population is of working age. All demographic information is sourced from Stats Canada 2011 Census.
Education
There are many post-secondary training opportunities available within close proximity to East Zorra-Tavistock to help residents meet the needs of the community. This includes a satellite campus of Fanshawe College in Woodstock, and Conestoga College in Ingersoll. East Zorra-Tavistock is close to many of Ontario's top post-secondary schools located in Brantford, Guelph, London and Waterloo.
Labour Force
East Zorra-Tavistock is home to a multi-skilled labour force. Compared to the provincial average, East Zorra-Tavistock has a high number of workers in agricultural based industries, as well as manufacturing and health care and social services.
All data sources from Stats Canada 2006 Community Profiles.
