Salem, Wellington County


Salem is a compact rural community and unincorporated place in the incorporated township of Centre Wellington, Wellington County, in southwestern Ontario, Canada.

Economy

Local business area in Salem is mainly found along and near Woolwich Street and County Road 7 including:
Salem has two bridges that over Irvine Creek:
Wellington County Road 7 and Wellington County Road 10 are then main primary roads connecting Salem with other communities. Most of the roads in Salem are gravel other than the two aforementioned county roads. Within Salem there is one traffic light at Woolwich and Wellington County Road 7 with all other intersections controlled by stop signs.

Education

Salem Public School is the only school situated in Salem and belongs to the Upper Grand District School Board. Secondary students needs to travel to Fergus, Ontario to attend Centre Wellington District High School.
The old Salem School House at 93 Woolwich Street West is now home to Strata Gallery.
The nearest Catholic school is St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus. The closest Catholic high school is found in Guelph, Ontario.

Recreation

Recreation facilities located within Salem are Centre Wellington Ball Hockey Club and Veteran's Park.

Neighbourhoods

Most residents live along the areas along Irvine Creek and is known for its many historic stone houses. In recent years, Salem's size has grown due to an urban development on William Street, between Water Street and Victoria Street.

Places of worship