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Chatham, Ontario

Chatham is an unincorporated community and the most populous settlement in the municipality of Chatham-Kent in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Formerly an independent city within Kent County, Chatham was amalgamated with its neighbouring municipalities in 1998 to create the current Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Type City

Why go

  • Unincorporated community in Ontario, Canada.

History

Chatham is an unincorporated community and the most populous settlement in the municipality of Chatham-Kent in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Formerly an independent city within Kent County, Chatham was amalgamated with its neighbouring municipalities in 1998 to create the current Municipality of Chatham-Kent. It is recognized as a population centre by Statistics Canada.

Airports

Chatham Kent Airport (XCM) 14 km to the centre
Chatham-Kent, ON, CA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Chatham, Ontario — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chatham, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach