Minto, Ontario


Minto is a town in midwestern Ontario, Canada, on the Maitland River in Wellington County. Minto is the western terminus of Highway 9. It is named for Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto; 8th Governor General of Canada.
The Town of Minto was formed in 1999 through the amalgamation of the Township of Minto, the Towns of Harriston and Palmerston, along with the Village of Clifford.

Communities

In addition to the primary settlement of Palmerston, the town also includes the smaller communities of Clifford, Cotswold, Drew, Fultons, Glenlee, Greenbush, Harriston, Harriston Junction, Minto, Teviotdale and White's Junction1.
Note:
1 - The rail junction for the intersection of White's Road near the town of Minto. The rail has since been removed by the Ontario Government, leaving a clear path which is known as White's Junction Trail.

Demographics

Prior to amalgamation :
Minto's schools are governed by the Upper Grand District School Board.