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| Place | Hereward |
| Type | Dispersed Rural Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Dufferin |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 43.828889 |
| Longitude | -80.323611 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | FBNGL |
Hereward is a locality in Dufferin, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Hereward is located at 43.8289°N, 80.3236°W.
Hereward sits nestled in a landscape shaped by ancient glacial forces, where rolling fields of rich, dark soil stretch towards horizons softened by the distant whisper of the Niagara Escarpment. It lies 33.5 km north-north-west of Guelph, ON (from Guelph, ON: bearing 347°T), and is situated 14.7 km north-north-east of Fergus. The land here, a patchwork of cultivated fields and mature woodlands, breathes with a quiet resilience, the air often carrying the scent of turned earth after rain or the sweet perfume of ripening grain in late summer. Creeks, born from hidden springs, meander through the terrain, their waters reflecting the wide, ever-changing Ontario sky, a canvas of blues and greys that shifts with the passing clouds. This is a place where the land itself seems to hold a patient wisdom, unhurried by the passage of seasons, offering a profound sense of rootedness to those who call it home. The history of Hereward is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Dufferin County soil, a legacy stretching back to early settlers who carved their lives from the dense forests. For generations, the economy has been anchored by farming, with the land yielding its strength in crops and livestock, a testament to the enduring human connection to the earth. While the whispers of the past are present in the weathered barns and stone fences, Hereward also looks forward, its character defined by a steady, grounded spirit. The local fabric is woven with the quiet industry of its residents, a community that values pragmatism and neighbourliness, where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of daily life, fostering a sense of continuity and belonging.
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Location data for Hereward is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |