Welcome to the Township of Enniskillen
On behalf of the Council of the Township of Enniskillen, I would like to welcome you to our municipality, which is located in the heart of Lambton County, in the “great southwest” region of the Province of Ontario.
Almost 3,200 people call Enniskillen home in more than 1,100 households. The area is about 340 square kilometers or about 82,000 acres of highly productive farmland. There are two residental hamlets within the township, including Oil City and Marthaville.
Our municipality’s rich history began in the 1830′s. The township was named after the Earl of Enniskillen in Ireland by the Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, Sir John Colborne. The Township was officially incorporated in 1855. However, it was the discovery of oil in 1858, that changed the course of Enniskillen Township’s history, making it the birthplace of oil in North America! Even today, more than 150 years later, many oil fields continue to produce “black gold” for the important petro-chemical industry of Lambton County.
Agriculture is not only the largest industry in the province, but also within the borders of Enniskillen. The major crops grown are soybeans, wheat and corn in addition to various livestock operations. The newest sector to emerge is the greenhouse industry. The largest crop is soybeans which is processed in two facilities in the province as well as exported to various Asian markets as food grade edible soybeans. Corn is grown not only for livestock feed, but also to supply the ethanol plant in nearby St. Clair Township.
As Mayor, I welcome you and willing to hear from you anytime with suggestions how we can continue to make Enniskillen a better place to live, work and play!
Kevin Marriott, Mayor
Township of Enniskillen
Notices
Shiloh Community Center Public Meeting May 28, 2013 at 7:00 pm
A public meeting for the Shiloh Community Center will be held at the Enniskillen Township Council chambers on May 28, 2013 at 7:00 pm. The furnace at the community center has been condemned during ... Continue Reading »
Victoria Day holiday May 20, 2013
The Township of Enniskillen municipal office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 20, 2013 for the Victoria Day statutory holiday. The office will be OPEN on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, regular business hours ... Continue Reading »
Road Closure Update May 3, 2013
Please be advised that FAIRWEATHER ROAD is closed between ROKEBY LINE & SHILOH LINE due to previous flooding. Continue Reading »
Rabies Vaccination Clinics May 2013
Rabies Vaccination Clinics will be held at the following: Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:30 am - 11:30 am Oil Springs Firehall 4589 Oil Springs Line, Oil Springs and Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:30 am - 11:30 am Enniskillen Township Garage corner of ... Continue Reading »
Household Hazardous Waste Depot starting March 30th, 2013
2013 Household Waste Depot Schedule March 30, April 27, May 25, June 29, September 28 and October 26, 2013. The last Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Services paid for by the ... Continue Reading »
Waste Management Waste Disposal and Recycling
Waste Management Petrolia Landfill site is located at 4052 Oil Heritage Road. Waste Management may be contacted by phone at 519-882-3044. Waste Management continues to make changes to their operations at the Petrolia Landfill ... Continue Reading »
