History
Early settlement in the area began in 1785 Finch Township was originally part of the Royal Township of Osnabruck, and Roxborough Township was originally part of the Royal Township of Cornwall. Stormont County was created in 1792, and both Finch and Roxborough were separated from their southerly parents in 1798.
The hamlet of Berwick was first settled by four Cockburn brothers from Scotland in the early 19th century. Berwick became the administrative home of municipal government in the former Finch Township, incorporated January 1, 1850.
The New York and Ottawa Railway was built in 1897 and sent up to four daily passenger trains, as well as up to five daily freight trains through Berwick. The first church was built in 1883.
The township was established on January 1, 1998, with the amalgamation of the former Townships of Finch and Roxborough, along with the Village of Finch.
Area
| Total Size | Total Roads | Population Density |
|---|---|---|
| 515.9 sq. km. | 350 km. | 13.96 per sq. km. |
Population
| Total population | Approx. 7,201 citizens |
| Male | 51% |
| Female | 49% |
| Age 0-14 | 18.1% |
| Age 15-54 | 67.5% |
| Age 55+ | 14.3% |
Households (2012)
| Total dwellings | 2,630 |
| Single-detached | 91.6% |
| Semi-detached | 2% |
| Row housing | 0.1% |
| Apartment | 5.7% |
| Duplex | 0.8% |
| New dwellings | 1% |
| Average house price | $245,727 |
Explore Statistics Canada and Improve your Business
Start exploring the online census data products, where you’ll find data on population, labour, income, education and much more. Understand your market better and make more informed decisions with confidence.