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| Place | Woodford |
| Type | Compact Rural Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Grey |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.59289 |
| Longitude | -80.74322 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | FDEYF |
Woodford is a compact rural community in Grey, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Woodford is located at 44.5929°N, 80.7432°W.
Woodford rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of ancient glaciers, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells of fertile earth, interspersed with pockets of dense forest. It lies 15.1 km east of Owen Sound, ON (from Owen Sound, ON: bearing 80°T), and is situated 0.2 km north of Meaford. The air here often carries the clean scent of pine and damp soil, especially after a summer rain, and the light at dusk can cast a warm, golden hue across the fields, deepening the shadows of the mature trees that line the country roads. The quietude of Woodford is a palpable thing, broken only by the distant rumble of a tractor or the call of a hawk circling high above the broad, open skies that seem to stretch on forever. It’s a place where the land itself feels like an old friend, familiar and enduring, offering a sense of rootedness to those who call it home. The history of Woodford is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of the region, a testament to the enduring appeal of its productive soil which has sustained generations of farming families. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the bounty of the surrounding forests, laid the foundations for the community that exists today, their labours echoing in the sturdy barns and weathered fences that dot the countryside. While agriculture remains a cornerstone of Woodford's economy, the nearby waters of Georgian Bay, though some distance, have always played a subtle role, influencing the climate and offering recreational opportunities that draw visitors in the warmer months. The collective memory of Woodford is one of resilience and quiet determination, a spirit reflected in the steady rhythm of life here, where progress is measured less by rapid change and more by the enduring strength of its people and their connection to the land.
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Location data for Woodford 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 |