About Selwyn Township

The Township of Selwyn was created by virtue of two amalgamations and one name change. The Township of Smith and the Township of Ennismore amalgamated on January 1st, 1998. The Township of Smith-Ennismore then amalgamated with the Village of Lakefield on January 1st, 2001. The Township changed its name to the Township of Selwyn in 2013.

Township residents have come together as a combined municipality under one name but still remain connected to their historical Township Ward: Ennismore, Lakefield and Smith. 

The Township of Selwyn boasts many local attractions and events that enhance the quality of life for residents and tourists alike.

Centrally located in the County of Peterborough, one hour north of the Greater Toronto Area, our community is surrounded by water on three sides and borders the City of Peterborough and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Whether you are visiting the area to enjoy our many attractions, festivals and special events, our beautiful lakes and rivers, beaches and parks, or the hospitality of our local people and businesses, you'll find that Selwyn has so much to offer!

Community Profile

The Community Profile is a snapshot of our local community and contains information on the hamlets and villages that make up Selwyn Township. It also includes information about opportunities in the area for education, healthcare, and municipal services such as parks and recreation, library services, festivals and events.

Unless otherwise stated all sources of information are Statistics Canada, 2022.

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  • The Township of Selwyn is situated centrally in the County of Peterborough, and is bordered by the City of Peterborough in the southeast.
  • The Township of Selwyn is the most populated municipality in the County of Peterborough, with an approximate population of 18,600.
  • The Township of Selwyn has close to one third of all the households' in the County of Peterborough and approximately 34% of the workforce.
  • The dominant industry in the Township of Selwyn is retail and other services including tourism. The home-based business sector is growing.
  • The Village of Lakefield and the Woodland Acres Subdivision are serviced by full municipal water and sewer systems. The water and sewer system is in the initial stages of a planned expansion, which would service the Lakefield Secondary Plan Area.
  • High-speed internet is available throughout the majority of the Township.

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Strategic Plan

Municipal strategic plans are long-range priority-setting documents, typically spanning five-to-ten year time frames. They reflect community priorities and help identify and guide decision-making over extended periods as communities evolve and develop.

Typically, as each term of Council begins, plans are refined or refreshed and Council sets priorities working within the general framework of the existing plan. The base plan is used as a starting framework. Individual action priorities are also set reflecting the current Council’s priorities.

Strategic Plan 2018

The 2018 Township of Selwyn Strategic Plan was created following community engagement with a variety of stakeholders, and has served the community well. It, too, was built upon the Township's prior strategic planning efforts.

Recognizing that community engagement is a key element of Council’s decision-making process, the development of the Strategic Plan advanced in a way that offered multiple opportunities for public participation and was reviewed yearly, in an open meeting of Council, to measure successes, and provide updates and further opportunities for community engagement.

The goals identified in the 2018 Strategic Plan are:

  • Foster a healthy, engaged and connected community;
  • Achieve excellence in governance and service delivery;
  • Support a sustainable, balanced, and investment-ready community;
  • Cultivate partnerships and promote collaboration.

Strategic Plan 2024

The Township of Selwyn is updating its Strategic Plan, Recreation Services Plan, and Trails Master Plan, with the help of Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, aimed at supporting opportunities for active fun over the next 5-10 years! (Note: the Recreation Services Plan and Trails Master Plan will be consolidated into one document.)

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