Elmwood Is Part of This Community

We share our parking, our library, and our knowledge with our neighbors. This directory connects Elmford residents and Elmwood students to the services that keep our region running.

Public Transit

Elmford Regional Transit (ERT)

  • Route 4: Stops at campus every 20 min, 6 AM – 11 PM
  • Route 7: Elmford–Hamilton Express (weekday rush)
  • Route 12: Night Owl (Fri–Sat, 11 PM – 3 AM)

GO Transit: Elmford Parkway station, 4 km south. Route 4 connects.

Health Services

  • Elmford Community Health Centre — 220 Main St S. Walk-in Mon–Fri 9 AM – 8 PM, Sat 10 AM – 4 PM. Dental clinic Tue/Thu.
  • St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton — Elmford Urgent Care — 1800 Concession Road 8 (adjacent to campus). 24-hour urgent care.
  • Grand River Hospital (Kitchener) — Full emergency department, 20 min north. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
  • Elmwood Campus Health Services — Main Campus. First aid, immunizations, sexual health supplies. Mon–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM.

Waste and Recycling

Town of Elmford Collection

  • Garbage: Biweekly, green bins
  • Recycling: Biweekly, blue bins
  • Compost: Weekly, brown bins
  • Large item pickup: First Saturday monthly

Campus: Blue bins (paper/containers), battery/e-waste drop-off at One-Stop Hub, textile bin in main lobby.

Recreation

  • Elmford Public Library — Free membership. Maker space, ESL circles Wednesday evenings.
  • Grand River Trail — 14 km maintained trails. Access at campus entrance.
  • Elmford Recreation Centre — Ice rink, pool, fitness center. Public swim daily, $5.

Emergency

  • Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911
  • Mental Health Crisis: Contact the One-Stop Hub for referral information.
  • Sexual Violence Support: Contact the One-Stop Hub for referral information.
  • Campus Security: Available 24/7. Contact the One-Stop Hub for details.

Food and Basic Needs

  • Elmwood Community Pantry — Main Campus. Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM. Open to students and residents.
  • Elmford Food Bank — 12 Industrial Drive. Tue/Thu 1 PM – 7 PM.
  • Community Meals: St. Mark's Church (Wed 5 PM – 7 PM), Elmford Gurdwara (daily 12 PM – 2 PM).

Employment and Training

  • Employment Ontario — Elmford — 200 Main St S, Suite 300. Job search, Second Career assessments.
  • Elmwood Continuing Education — Evening non-credit courses for community members.

Housing

  • Elmford Rental Registry — Maintained by Town Hall. Lists verified rentals.
  • Housing Help Centre — 150 Main St S. Tenant rights, subsidies, emergency housing.

Community Liaison Office

Email: community@elmwoodcommunitycollege.org

Location: Main Campus, Community Office