Ontario Regions Map
Complete map of Ontario regions.
About Woodstock
Woodstock is a city in Southwestern Ontario located in Oxford County, with a population of approximately 41,000 residents. Known as the 'Dairy Capital of Canada' for its agricultural heritage and dairy industry, Woodstock offers small-city living with a strong sense of community and history. The city serves as the county seat of Oxford County and a regional center for the surrounding agricultural area.
The city's economy is based on manufacturing, agriculture, dairy processing, and retail. Woodstock features a historic downtown with Victorian architecture, shops, restaurants, and the Old Town Hall. The city is known for its well-preserved heritage buildings and tree-lined residential streets. Woodstock College Avenue Secondary School is housed in a beautiful Collegiate Gothic building. The city offers parks, trails, and recreational facilities along with proximity to larger centers for employment and services. The surrounding area is rich farmland producing dairy products, crops, and livestock.
Highway 401 runs just south of Woodstock, providing easy access to Toronto (approximately 140 km east) and London (60 km west). Highway 59 runs north-south through the city, connecting to Highway 401 at the southern edge. Dundas Street (County Road 2, the former Highway 2) runs east-west through downtown Woodstock. The city is centrally located in Southwestern Ontario, making it convenient to major urban centers while maintaining a small-city atmosphere. The Thames River flows through the area, and numerous county roads connect to surrounding agricultural communities.