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The Town's own history lists three earlier names. The settlement began as Hodgkinson's Corners, after Philip Hodgkinson's business, then settlers from New York State renamed it Troy after a place on the Hudson River. The name was not popular because of the American connection, and in 1835 the community became Aylmer, after Lord Aylmer, then Governor General. Aylmer was a village from 1872 and, with about 2,000 inhabitants, became a town on January 1, 1887.
Downtown's anchor is the Old Town Hall at 38 John Street South, built in the late 1800s and once an opera house. The second floor is now a small theatre, and the building also holds the Aylmer branch of Elgin County Library. Just outside town, the former RCAF Station Aylmer became the Ontario Police College, which held its first classes on January 7, 1963.
In the 2021 Census, 66% of Aylmer's occupied dwellings were single-detached houses and 17% were apartments in low-rise buildings, with row houses (about 7%) and semi-detached homes (about 5%) filling in. About 69% of households owned and 31% rented. A third of the housing (33%) was built in 1960 or earlier and another quarter between 1961 and 1980, while about 6% went up between 2016 and 2021, so older homes are the norm.
Population growth was modest, 2.8% between 2016 and 2021, and the Town explains why: its settlement boundary is the same as its corporate boundary, so it has relied on intensification and a limited supply of vacant land. Have a look at what is for sale in Aylmer right now.
The Thames Valley District School Board runs McGregor Public School (204 John Street South), Davenport Public School (80 Rutherford Avenue) and East Elgin Secondary School (362 Talbot Street West). The London District Catholic School Board lists Assumption as its Aylmer elementary school. Boundaries change, so confirm the school for any address with each board's locator.
Balmoral Park holds the town's outdoor pool, a wading pool and the splash pad. Steen Park has an 18-hole disc golf course, The Grind skate park has been running since 2004, and a section of the Trans Canada Trail passes through town. The East Elgin Community Complex at 531 Talbot Street West is the arena and event centre.
For a longer outing, the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority runs the Springwater Conservation Area with a campground, day-use area and trails.
As the crow flies, St. Thomas is about 17 km west of the town centre and the Forks in downtown London about 32 km northwest. The Town sits on Highway 3 and notes that its business park has direct access to both Highway 3 and Highway 401. For a closer-to-London option to the northwest, see Belmont, and for the city next door, St. Thomas.
The Town's page for real estate lawyers flags a few items worth a buyer's attention:
Thinking of selling in Aylmer first? A home evaluation gives you a starting point.
Something else? Ask Rob or George directly.
The centre of Aylmer is about 32 km in a straight line from the Forks of the Thames in downtown London, and about 17 km from St. Thomas.
Aylmer grew 2.8% between 2016 and 2021. The Town says its settlement area boundary matches its corporate boundary, leaving little vacant land, so growth has relied on intensification.
Yes. The outdoor Aylmer Pool is in Balmoral Park, next to the splash pad and playground.
The Catfish Creek Conservation Authority. It regulates development near the creek, its valleys and wetlands, so check its mapping and permit rules for any lot near the creek before you buy.
Call Rob or George directly, or send a message and one of them will get back to you. A home evaluation is free and prepared by a person, never a formula.