Welcome to Fergus, a growing community that has held onto its agricultural roots and small-town character. Once a quiet farming town, Fergus now attracts people from across the region looking for more space, a slower pace of life and more attainable housing, without giving up everyday conveniences. With Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo and Orangeville all within commuting distance, Fergus offers the best of small-town living while keeping nearby cities easily accessible. The Grand River runs right through the heart of Fergus, adding to the town’s natural beauty and connecting residents to plenty of parks, trails and conservation areas. Downtown is filled with independent shops, cafés, restaurants and specialty grocers, while newer shopping areas offer all the big-box conveniences. There’s also plenty happening close to home, from the Fergus Grand Theatre and Wellington County Museum and Archives to a busy calendar of local events. The annual Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is a summer highlight and one of the community’s best-known traditions. Fergus is an especially great place to put down roots, with well-regarded local schools, including Centre Wellington District High School, and an impressive community Sportsplex offering recreation for all ages. Housing is just as varied, with newer family-friendly subdivisions, charming character homes on mature streets, and rural properties, acreages and working farms just beyond town. Fergus offers an incredible lifestyle for anyone who values community and nature. Browse Fergus properties for sale below, or reach out and we’ll connect you with a team member who knows the community inside and out!
22,262 people live in Fergus, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $115,212. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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There's plenty to do around Fergus, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tilley's Treats, JJ's, and Breadalbane Inn & Spa.
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| Dining | 0.23 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.63 miles | 6 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 0.88 miles | 14 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 0.88 miles | 11 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.96 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.96 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1 miles | 4 reviews | 2.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.01 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.69 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.69 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.91 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.93 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.94 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.97 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1 miles | 19 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.69 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.86 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.87 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.88 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.94 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.95 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.96 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.98 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Fergus has 8,729 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Fergus do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 22,262 people call Fergus home. The population density is 1 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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