Water Ban - Effective August 13, 2025

Due to ongoing dry conditions, a Water Ban on all outdoor use is being implemented for all Municipal water supply users, effective immediately.

Details and Exceptions

Open Air Burn Ban in Effect

Due to extremely dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires across Ontario and Manitoba, a County-wide Open Air Burn Ban is being implemented in Northumberland County, including the Township of Hamilton, effective immediately.

Beginning August 6 and until further notice, all forms of open-air burning are strictly prohibited within the Township of Hamilton, including but not limited to:

  • Backyard campfires or fire pits
  • Brush and yard waste burning
  • Agricultural burns
  • Fireworks
  • Any fire not contained within a CSA-approved outdoor appliance (where permitted)
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Capture What Matters Photo Contest

We’re inviting residents and visitors to share their best snapshots that celebrate the beauty, vibrancy, and character of the Township of Hamilton. Whether you're capturing a quiet trail walk, a splashy summer sport, or the charm of a local park, we want to see our community through your lens. Please complete the form below to enter your photo(s).

Be sure to provide accurate contact information, as winners will be contacted via email.

Terms and Conditions

Please ensure you have read and understood our contest rules and regulations.

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Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of Section 4 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will be used for processing 2025 photo contest submissions. Questions about this collection of information should be directed to the Clerk’s Department by mail to PO Box 1060, 8285 Majestic Hills Dr, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 4M5, telephone at 905-342-2810, or email to clerks@hamiltontownship.ca.



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