Location & Transportation

Whether you need to get an employee across the country for a short notice meeting, or have large shipments sent out on a regular basis, Elgin County has easy access to many forms of transportation. Within less than an hours drive; you can access highways, marine ports, airports and railways:

Transportation & Logistics

In today’s highly competitive market, greater efficiencies in transportation, logistics and manufacturing are being demanded, imposing enormous external and internal pressures on the Canadian economy.

Elgin County, located in Southwestern Ontario is a major transportation hub and a thriving and growing engine, driving economic success as Ontario’s gateway to the world.

Recent estimates suggest that 53% of products exported to the U.S. and 78% of all imports are transported by truck, making logistics a large and viable contributor to communities along transportation routes.

In 2004, logistics firms in Canada totaled $38 billion U.S. in revenue, with trucking hauling in 68% of the business revenues.

• Elgin County’s location on Highway 401 positions our businesses within easy reach of the Greater Toronto Area and the Windsor border crossing.
• Proximity to Highways 402 and 403 connects the County to U.S. border crossings at Sarnia, Fort Erie and Niagara Falls.

In recent years, Elgin County has seen a significant increase in transportation firms moving to their area to take advantage of their strategic location, the availability of industrial real estate, and various manufacturers found along this major corridor.

In addition to accessible roads, businesses in the County and the City of St. Thomas can connect to air, rail and marine shipping channels.

The St. Thomas Municipal Airport is a short drive away from most municipalities in Elgin County.

Port Stanley and Port Burwell provide access to the St. Lawrence Seaway, with Port Stanley boasting the largest federal harbour on the north shore of Lake Erie.

Highways & Ports

Highways

Elgin County’s location on Highway 401 positions businesses within easy reach of the Greater Toronto Area and the Windsor border crossing. Proximity to Highways 402 and 403 connects the County to U.S. border crossings at Sarnia, Fort Erie and Niagara Falls.

Ports

Whether access is needed from Lake Erie or Lake Ontario, Port Stanley, Hamilton Port and Toronto Port can provide easy access and plenty of storage facilities for vessels.

Airports

St. Thomas Airport, London International Airport, and Lester B. Pearson International Airport provide quick accessibility to reach many destinations around the world.

Whether you need to send a shipment to the States, or to send an employee across the Country for a meeting, these airports listed below provide a quick and efficient means of transportation for any of your business needs.

Railways

The arrival of the railway marked an important time in the development of Elgin County, linking the County to cities and ports in Canada and the U.S., and positioning Elgin County as a vital railway junction.

At one time, there were at least five different railroads steaming their way through the County: Michigan Central, Pere Marquette, London and Port Stanley, Canadian National, and Canadian Pacific.

As it stands now, the closest train station to Elgin County is London Train Station, and is operated by VIA Rail.

Intermodal Facilities

The Trillium Railway has a transload facility located in Delhi, Ontario. Located just outside Elgin County, this facility provides effective and convenient rail services for Elgin County businesses.

London Train Station- VIA Rail

Address: 205 York St.London,ON
Phone:1-888-VIA-RAIL
Fax:514-871-6104
Email: customer_relations@viarail.ca

For shipments of products, railway cars can be ordered from CN Rail and Canadian Pacific Railways. For more information, please contact:

CN Rail

Mailing Address: Toronto (Concord)
MacMillan Administration Building
1 Administration Building
Concord, Ontario
L4K 1B9

Web site: www.cn.ca
Phone:1-888 888 5909

Canadian Pacific Railway

Canadian Head Office:
Canadian Pacific Railway
Gulf Canada Square
401-9th Ave. SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4Z4
Canada

Phone: 1-888-333-6370
Web site: www8.cpr.ca

Distance to Markets

Distance to Major Canadian Centres

Distance to Canada/U.S. Border Crossings

Distance to Major U.S Centres