Welcome to the Town of Hanover
Hanover is a hub for services surrounded by a rural landscape. Located in southwestern Grey County and bordering on Bruce County, Hanover covers an area of 9.8 square kilometres and has a growing population of over 8,000 residents.
It was in the year 1849 that our first pioneer, Abraham Buck, stood on the banks of the Saugeen River and looked about him to behold the thick forest – good hardwood timber - the realm of the deer, the bear and the wolf. The sky was filled with wild pigeons and the streams teamed with fish. It was at this moment that he expressed the famous words "It is good for us to be here."
The first influx of German pioneers who settled in and around Hanover attracted others of that practical hard-working nationality. Led by men such as Daniel Knechtel, Henry Peppler and Jared Spiesz, the village grew and prospered with large factories and new businesses manufacturing various kinds of furniture, knitted goods, cement, milled products and many other items. With industrial and retail expansion came improvements such as better roads, street lighting and facilities for education and recreation. Another sign of this significant progress was the incorporation of Hanover as a town in 1904.
Present-day, Hanover continues to be a vibrant and progressive community that attracts creative minds to volunteer, work and open small businesses.
Hanover is an exciting place to live, with a casino, horse raceway, a live music and theatre scene, as well as many recreational opportunities and access to a wide array of services and amenities that all contribute to a great quality of life.
More information about settling in the Grey Bruce Region and the welcoming community of Hanover as a newcomer and for new resident information is provided below:
Welcome to the supportive community of Hanover in the Grey Bruce Region
