2009 Community Profile
Town of Tecumseh
Table of Contents
Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 7-3
Boundaries ............................................................................................................................................... 7-3
Transportation Infrastructure ................................................................................................................. 7-3
Development ............................................................................................................................................ 7-3
Tecumseh Hamlet Urban Area .............................................................................................................. 7-4
Oldcastle Hamlet Urban Area ................................................................................................................ 7-4
Maidstone Hamlet Urban Area .............................................................................................................. 7-4
Population Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 7-5
Graph: Population .................................................................................................................................. 7-5
Table 1: Population by Age ................................................................................................................... 7-5
Table 2: Population Projections ............................................................................................................. 7-6
Graph: Population Projections ............................................................................................................... 7-6
Table 3: Population Density ................................................................................................................... 7-6
Ethnic Origin and Language Capabilities ............................................................................................. 7-6
Table 4: Ethnic Origin ............................................................................................................................ 7-7
Table 5: Knowledge of Official Languages ............................................................................................ 7-7
Table 6: Knowledge of Non-Official Languages .................................................................................... 7-7
Graph: Ethnic Origin .............................................................................................................................. 7-8
Education ................................................................................................................................................. 7-9
Table 7: Highest Level of Schooling ...................................................................................................... 7-9
Table 8: Major Field of Study ................................................................................................................. 7-9
Employment ........................................................................................................................................... 7-10
Table 9: Employment by Industry Division ......................................................................................... 7-10
Table 10: Occupation........................................................................................................................... 7-10
Table 11: Employment Status ............................................................................................................. 7-11
Graph: Employment Status ................................................................................................................. 7-11
Travel to Work ........................................................................................................................................ 7-12
Table 12: Mode of Transportation ....................................................................................................... 7-12
Table 13: Commuting .......................................................................................................................... 7-12
Table 14: Place of Work & Place of Residence .................................................................................. 7-12
Economic Indicators ............................................................................................................................. 7-13
Table 15: Income and Wealth Characteristics ..................................................................................... 7-13
Table 16: Retail Sales.......................................................................................................................... 7-13
Table 17: Housing Starts ..................................................................................................................... 7-13
Table 18: Value of Building Permits ($CDN) ....................................................................................... 7-13
Business Costs ...................................................................................................................................... 7-14
Table 19: Property Tax Rate ............................................................................................................... 7-14
Table 20: Development Charges ......................................................................................................... 7-14
Employers .............................................................................................................................................. 7-14
Table 21: Major Employers .................................................................................................................. 7-14
Table 22: Number of Businesses By Employee Range ..................................................................... 7-15
Table 23: Number of Businesses By Sector ........................................................................................ 7-15
Graph: Number of Businesses By Employee Range .......................................................................... 7-16
Quality of Life ......................................................................................................................................... 7-17
Table 24: Quality of Life ....................................................................................................................... 7-17
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Town of Tecumseh
Overview
The Town of Tecumseh has a rich history going back to 1792, when it was first settled and known as
Ryegate. It was renamed in 1812 after the Shawnee tribe leader of the same name and officially
incorporated as a town in 1921. Tecumseh has a large French population (9.4% of the population), third
in the region after the Towns of Lakeshore and LaSalle. Many of the resident families can trace their
roots in the community back to the late 1700s. In 1999, as part of a reorganization of Essex County,
unique features of three historic communities – the former Town of Tecumseh, the former Village of St.
Clair Beach, and the former Township of Sandwich South were amalgamated into the new Town of
Tecumseh. The new Town of Tecumseh offers residents attractive neighborhoods, a thriving business
and commercial sector, a healthy agricultural community, and a number of recreational alternatives.
The Town has a population of approximately 25,085 (Canadian Demographics 2009). In spite of the
rapid growth experienced over the last decade, the Municipality’s tremendous sense of community pride
has been maintained.
Boundaries
The mixed rural and urban area of Tecumseh is located east of the City of
Windsor, in Essex County, and covers 94.65 square kilometres. The Town
is bordered by Lake St. Clair to the north, Manning Road (County Road 19),
to the east, Townline Road (County Road 8), to the south and Howard
Avenue to the west.
Transportation Infrastructure
Tecumseh is strategically located in southwestern Ontario having numerous and nearby access points to
major Inter-Regional and Provincial transportation routes. Provincial Highway 401 crosses the entire
Town in an east-west fashion approximately in the middle of the Town’s boundaries. Provincial Highway
3 also crosses the entire Town in an east-west direction, located farther south in the southern third of the
Town. In addition, the Town of Tecumseh is located within approximately 15 kilometres of major
international border crossings with the United States of America, those being the Ambassador Bridge,
the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and the Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry.
Development
Tecumseh Hamlet Urban Area
1. Manning Road Secondary Plan Area: This area is comprised of approximately 200 acres of vacant
lands that are along the west side of County Road 19/Manning Road, bounded by County Road 22 to the
north and the Canadian Pacific Railway to the south. The lands are currently designated for urban
growth in the Sandwich South Official Plan through various land use designations. Development
applications have been received from landowners in the area and the Town is currently in the process of
completing the storm water management and traffic impact studies in order to facilitate development of
the lands. This area envisions a mix of residential housing types, commercial areas and parks and trail
systems.
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2. Tecumseh Hamlet Secondary Planning Area: Said study area is primarily located along the western
edge of the Tecumseh Hamlet Urban Area, running from County Road 22 south to County Road 42, along
Banwell Road. Some of these lands are located on the west side of Banwell Road, south of the railway.
This area is comprised of large rectangular farm lots that run in a north-south direction. Smaller, irregular
shaped lots that are subject to the study are located to the south-east of the Lesperance Road & Canadian
Pacific Railway intersection. These lands are primarily remnant portions of larger land holdings. The lands
comprise approximately 490 acres of the Tecumseh Hamlet Urban Area. This area envisions a mix of
residential housing types, commercial areas and parks and trail systems.
3. Sylvestre Business Park: The Business park is an irregular shape and lies at the south-west corner of
the County Road 19/Manning Road and County Road 22 intersection. The area is primarily comprised of
light industrial and commercial land developments. Several light industrial and commercial infill lots remain
available for development. Over the past several years the Sylvestre Business Park has evolved into a
more commercial, rather than light industrial development area. This area will primarily develop
commercially; however, smaller light industrial development may still occur neighbouring existing light
industrial areas. All of the lands in this area are currently designated in the Sandwich South Official Plan
for urban development and zoned for various urban uses.
Oldcastle Hamlet Urban Area
4. Oldcastle Hamlet: This area is an irregular shaped area that lies immediately south of Highway 401,
immediately east of Howard Avenue and is divided down the center by Walker Road. The majority of the
lands are currently designated for urban growth in the Sandwich South Official Plan through various land
use designations. The area is primarily comprised of industrial land development with smaller “pockets” of
commercial and residential development. This area is home to the largest concentration of tool, die and
mold clusters in Canada as well as in North America and is a Global Center of Excellence for tool die and
mold manufacturing. Some smaller industrial infill lots remain undeveloped. However, there are a group of
larger land holdings which are identified for future urban growth. The Oldcastle Hamlet area envisions
primarily industrial/commercial development; however, smaller residential development may occur
neighbouring existing residential areas of the Hamlet.
Maidstone Hamlet Urban Area
5. Maidstone Hamlet Secondary Plan Area: This area comprises of approximately 377 acres of vacant
lands along a portion of the easterly border of the Town of Tecumseh, along County Road 19/Manning
Road, between County Roads 46 to the north and 34 to the south. The majority of land within the hamlet is
currently agricultural. An Offical Plan amendment proposes to place lands within the Hamlet into various
land use designations which will facilitate future urban development/growth. This area also envisions a mix
of residential housing types, commercial areas and parks and trail systems.
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Population Characteristics
The population of the Town of Tecumseh has fallen from 2001 to 2006 but is still 5.77%
larger than it was in 1996.
Population
25,500
25,000
24,500
24,000
23,500
23,000
22,500
22,000
21,500
1996
2001
2006
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
Table 1: Population by Age
Total - All Persons
0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
75-79
85+
Male 2006
11,905
570
790
940
1,035
845
515
585
765
950
1,130
990
915
680
435
335
240
125
55
Female 2006
12,315
575
765
925
965
840
505
680
865
1,140
1,150
1,020
965
605
430
330
270
185
105
Total 2006
24,220
1,145
1,555
1,865
2,000
1,685
1,020
1,265
1,630
2,090
2,280
2,010
1,880
1,285
865
665
510
310
160
% of Total
4.73%
6.42%
7.70%
8.26%
6.96%
4.21%
5.22%
6.73%
8.63%
9.41%
8.30%
7.76%
5.31%
3.57%
2.75%
2.11%
1.28%
0.66%
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
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Table 2: Population Projections
Population
Number of households
2009
25,085
9,087
2011
24,955
9,178
2014
24,758
9,326
Change %
-1.30%
2.63%
Source: Financial Post 2009
Population Projections
25,150
25,100
25,050
25,000
24,950
24,900
24,850
24,800
24,750
24,700
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Source: Financial Post 2009
Table 3: Population Density
Population
Land area (sq. km)
Number of households
Population density per sq. km
2001
24,289
120.31
8,390
202
2006
24,224
95
8,500
256
2011* 10 Yr. Change
24,955
-0.27%
-21.28%
9,178
1.31%
263
26.69%
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census) & Financial Post (2011) * Projections
Ethnic Origin and Language Capabilities
While the largest group of Tecumseh residents, when asked, report their ethnic origin as simply Canadian,
there is a large population of Italian origin in the community, larger even than the English and French
populations.
According to the latest Census figures, almost 14% of Tecumseh residents are able to conduct a
conversation in both English and French, a figure higher than the Ontario average. The Italian-speaking
population is also significant, with almost 6% of the population able to converse in that language.
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Table 4: Ethnic Origin
Single responses
Canadian
Italian
French
English
Scottish
German
Croatian
East Indian
Irish
Polish
Other
2001
13,260
3,460
1,775
1,250
1,500
445
435
375
260
465
300
2,995
% 2001
26.09%
13.39%
9.43%
11.31%
3.36%
3.28%
2.83%
1.96%
3.51%
2.26%
22.59%
2006
11,730
2,715
1,995
1,245
945
425
360
360
335
290
245
2,815
% 2006
100.00%
23.15%
17.01%
10.61%
8.06%
3.62%
3.07%
3.07%
2.86%
2.47%
2.09%
24.00%
2001
25,030
21,920
3,050
15
45
2006
24,200
20,705
3,360
35
100
% 2006
100.0%
85.6%
13.9%
0.1%
0.4%
% 2001
5.20%
1.65%
1.19%
1.10%
1.10%
1.06%
0.90%
0.78%
0.70%
0.70%
0.68%
2006
1,455
415
220
310
155
275
280
185
285
55
80
% 2006
5.80%
1.65%
0.88%
1.23%
0.62%
1.10%
1.12%
0.74%
1.14%
0.22%
0.32%
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
Table 5: Knowledge of Official Languages
Total population
English only
English and French
French only
Non-English/French
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
Table 6: Knowledge of NonOfficial Languages
Italian
Croatian
Polish
Serbian
Macedonian
German
Spanish
Tagalog (Pilipino)
Arabic
Ukrainian
Turkish
2001
1,305
415
300
275
275
265
225
195
175
175
170
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
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Ethnic Origin
Canadian
Italian
French
English
Scottish
German
Croatian
East Indian
Irish
Polish
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
Source: Statistics Canada (2006)
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Education
Approximately 53% of the population of Tecumseh, aged 15 years and over, have at least some postsecondary education and almost one if four has a university degree. Tecumseh’s population is bettereducated than the population of Ontario as a whole, where only 50% have post-secondary education
and 17.5% have university degrees.
Not surprisingly, given the region’s reputation as a center for high-tech manufacturing, the most
common field of study for Tecumseh residents was Applied Science Technologies and Trades.
Table 7: Highest Level of Schooling
Total population 15 years and over
No certificate, diploma or degree
Certificate, diploma or degree
High school cert. or equivalent
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma
University certificate, diploma or degree
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level
University certificate or degree
Bachelor's degree
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Master's degree
Earned doctorate
2006
19,630
3,605
16,015
5,635
1,615
3,950
4,820
830
3,995
2,345
725
190
660
70
% of Total
100.00%
18.36%
81.58%
28.71%
8.23%
20.12%
24.55%
4.23%
20.35%
11.95%
3.69%
0.97%
3.36%
0.36%
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
Table 8: Major Field of Study
Total population by major field of study
Education
Visual and performing arts, & communications technologies
Humanities
Social and behavioural sciences & law
Business, management & public administration
Physical & life sciences & technologies
Mathematics, computer and information sciences
Architecture, engineering, & related technologies
Agriculture, natural resources & conservation
Health, parks, recreation and fitness
Personal, protective & transportation services
Other fields of study
2006
8,665
955
150
350
860
1,740
185
245
2,020
105
1,580
470
0
% of Total
11.02%
1.73%
4.04%
9.92%
20.08%
2.14%
2.83%
23.31%
1.21%
18.23%
5.42%
0.00%
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
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Employment
Tecumseh residents have generally experienced a lower level of unemployment than elsewhere in the
Province. The largest percentage of the population are employed in Sales and Service Occupations,
followed by Business, Finance and Administration.
As one would expect, considering the region’s concentration of manufacturing companies, over 23% of
the Town’s workforce are employed in the Manufacturing sector, almost the same proportion as in the
region as a whole.
Table 9: Employment by Industry Division
All industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining & oil & gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Information & cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Real estate & rental & leasing
Professional, scientific & technical services
Mgmt. of companies & enterprises
Admin. & supp., waste mgmt. & remediation serv.
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation & food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
2001
13920
125
20
85
640
3920
355
1455
435
165
510
205
595
10
390
970
1490
470
960
540
585
2006
13,515
120
20
45
610
3,165
335
1,555
475
225
550
335
475
0
275
1,140
1,585
415
985
615
590
2001
14,035
13,920
1,525
2,120
750
1,055
1,100
215
3,080
1,930
205
1,935
2006
13,710
13,515
1,395
2,225
680
1,045
1,190
210
3,265
1,825
225
1,450
% 2006
0.89%
0.15%
0.33%
4.51%
23.42%
2.48%
11.51%
3.51%
1.66%
4.07%
2.48%
3.51%
0.00%
2.03%
8.44%
11.73%
3.07%
7.29%
4.55%
4.37%
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
Table 10: Occupation
Total labour force 15 yrs. & over
All occupations
Management occupations
Business, finance and admin. occupations
Natural & applied sciences & related occupations
Health occupations
Social science, education, gov. service & religion
Art, culture, recreation and sport
Sales and service occupations
Trades, transport & equipment operators & related
Occupations unique to primary industry
Occupations unique to processing, mfg. & utilities
% 2006
98.58%
10.18%
16.23%
4.96%
7.62%
8.68%
1.53%
23.81%
13.31%
1.64%
10.58%
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census) 20% Sample Data
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Table 11: Employment Status
Population 25 years and over
In the labour force
Employed
Unemployed
Not in the labour force
Participation rate
Employment rate
Unemployment rate
2001
16,045
11,450
11,140
310
4,595
71.40%
69.40%
2.70%
2006
15,960
11,125
10,680
450
4,835
69.70%
66.90%
4.00%
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
Employment Status
Employed
Unemployed
Not in the labour f orce
Source: Statistics Canada (Census 2006)
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Travel to Work
The primary mode of transportation to and from work is in a car, truck or van as a driver with only 6% of
the employed workforce choosing to carpool. Over 300 Tecumseh residents live close enough to their
place of employment to walk to work.
Most residents work outside of Tecumseh but still within Essex County. In fact, more people work
outside Canada (i.e. in the United States) than work in another county. The connections between
Tecumseh and the region’s other communities can be seen in the Place of Work vs. Place of Residence
table on the following page. This table shows the location of employment for people living in Tecumseh
as well as the place of residence for people who work in Tecumseh.
Table 12: Mode of Transportation
Total Employed
Car, truck, van, as driver
Car, truck, van, as passenger
Public transit
Walked
Bicycle
Motorcycle
Taxicab
Other method
2001
12,300
11,145
740
35
270
35
15
15
15
% 2001
% 2006
90.61%
6.02%
0.28%
2.20%
0.28%
0.12%
0.12%
0.12%
2006
11,620
10,415
720
40
310
90
15
10
20
Total 2001
13,495
11,715
2,015
9,705
9,520
185
660
540
585
% 2001
100.00%
86.81%
14.93%
71.92%
70.54%
1.37%
4.89%
4.00%
4.33%
2006
12,925
10,805
2,055
8,745
8,470
275
720
585
820
% 2006
100.00%
83.60%
15.90%
67.66%
65.53%
2.13%
5.57%
4.53%
6.34%
89.63%
6.20%
0.34%
2.67%
0.77%
0.13%
0.09%
0.17%
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
Table 13: Commuting
Total Employed
Usual Place of Work
In community of residence
In different community
In Essex County
Outside Essex County
At home
Outside Canada
No fixed workplace address
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
Table 14: Place of Work &
Place of Residence
Municipality
Amherstburg
Essex
Kingsville
Lakeshore
LaSalle
Leamington
Tecumseh
Windsor
Other
Total
Place of Work for
Tecumseh Residents
Number
% of Total
50
0.47%
175
1.63%
50
0.47%
870
8.13%
145
1.35%
20
0.19%
2,060
19.24%
7,155
66.84%
180
1.68%
10,705
100.00%
Place of Residence for
Tecumseh Workers
Number
% of Total
770
6.02%
735
5.75%
445
3.48%
1,610
12.59%
735
5.75%
270
2.11%
2,060
16.11%
5,990
46.85%
170
1.33%
12,785
100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada (2006 Census)
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Economic Indicators
The following tables include various economic indicators that can be used to gauge trends in the
community. The estimated average household income and per capita income are substantially above
both the national and the provincial average, with almost half of all households having an income of over
$100,000. Per capita retail sales by businesses in the Town of Tecumseh were also significantly higher
than the national average and are forecast to remain so.
While the value of building permits declined to $9.4million in 2008 the Town of Tecumseh estimates it will
be $29 million for 2009 which is higher than the value was for the years 2007, 2006 and 2005.
Table 15: Income and Wealth Characteristics
Average household income
% above or below national average
Average family income
Per capita income
% of households with income $100,000 or more.
Disposable income / household
Total assets per household (2004 & 2006)
Total liabilities per household (2004 & 2006)
Average expenditures (2004 & 2008 est.)
2009*
$112,083
30.00%
$120,392
$40,602
43.06%
$84,651
$361,714
$126,541
$101,446
Source: Financial Post 2009 *Estimates
Table 16: Retail Sales*
Total retail sales ($ CDN)
Per capita retail sales ($ CDN)
% above/below national average
2009
$246,880,000
$9,800
-20%
2011
$254,070,000
$10,181
2014
$265,530,000
$10,725
2006
7
0
7
2007
16
2
18
2008
14
0
14
% change
100.00%
NA
100.00%
2006
$6,321,899
$8,601,260
2007
$8,439,031
$14,437,596
2008
$5,005,065
$4,150,748
$14,923,159
$22,876,627
$9,155,813
Source: Financial Post *Projections
Table 17: Housing Starts
Singles
Multiples
Total
Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - (Starts and Completions Survey)
Table 18: Value of Building
Permits
Residential
Institutional, Industrial and Commercial
Total
Source: Tecumseh Building Department
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Business Costs
The following tables show the municipal property tax rates for select land uses and the development
charges applicable to new development in the Town of Tecumseh. The tax rates are multiplied by the
assessed value of the property (determined by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) in order
to determine the amount of property tax payable by the property owner. The development charge for a
residential building is a fixed amount but the charges for industrial and commercial buildings depend on
the size of the building.
Table 19: Tax Rate
Commercial
Shopping Centre
Industrial
Large Industrial
2008*
0.025306
0.02757
0.040626
0.056178
Source: Town of Tecumseh * including school rates
Table 20: Development Charges
Single Family Detached
Industrial
Commercial
Urban
$11,832
$3.35/sq. ft.
$3.35/sq. ft.
Rural
$5,328
$1.37 /sq. ft.
$1.37 /sq. ft.
Source: Town of Tecumseh
Employers
Over 1/4 of the businesses in the Town of Tecumseh are in the manufacturing and construction sectors..
The large number of small and medium-sized businesses is also significant in the Town’s economy.
Please note when referring to Tables 22 and 23, that Statistics Canada determines the location of
companies by their mailing addresses, which results in some companies being classified as located in a
community other than the one in which they are actually located. In this case, several companies located
in the Town of Lakeshore are counted as being located in the Town of Tecumseh.
Table 21: Major Employers
Omega Tool Corp.
Family Tradition Foods (Tecumseh) Inc.
Town of Tecumseh
M.T.E. Controls
Co-Construction Inc.
Klassen Custom Fabricating Inc.
Manor Tool and Die Ltd.
Employees*
180
173
146
122
115
104
98
Source: Service Canada & LMI
* Data obtained from multiple sources and may be rounded.
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Table 22: Number of Businesses
By Employee Range
Indeterminate
1-4
5-9
10-19
20-49
50-99
100-199
200-499
500+
Total
June 2005
909
397
158
131
157
62
26
10
3
1,853
June 2008
1,082
375
166
121
111
30
12
4
0
1,901
% 2008
56.92%
19.73%
8.73%
6.37%
5.84%
1.58%
0.63%
0.21%
0.00%
100.00%
Change %
19.03%
(5.54)%
5.06%
(7.63)%
(29.30)%
(51.61)%
(53.85)%
(60.00)%
(100.00)%
2.59%
Source: Statistics Canada - Canadian Business Patterns Product June 2005 & June 2008
* Establishments in the "Indeterminate" category do not maintain an employee payroll but may have a workforce, which
consists of contracted workers, family embers or business owners.
Table 23: Number of Businesses by Sector
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Real estate and rental and leasing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Management of companies and enterprises
Admin. and support, waste mgmt.& services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Total
June 2005
92
1
2
317
255
105
138
96
9
68
171
147
139
79
16
36
28
63
90
1
1,853
June 2008
79
1
0
304
186
90
144
93
4
133
214
157
114
80
18
66
28
61
128
1
1,901
% 2008
4.16%
0.05%
0.00%
15.99%
9.78%
4.73%
7.57%
4.89%
0.21%
7.00%
11.26%
8.26%
6.00%
4.21%
0.95%
3.47%
1.47%
3.21%
6.73%
0.05%
100.00%
Source: Statistics Canada - Canadian Business Patterns Product June 2005 & 2008
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Number of Businesses with Stable Number of
Employees By Employee Range
10‐19
20‐49
5‐9
50‐99
100‐199
200‐499
500+
1‐4
Source: Statistics Canada - Canadian Business Patterns Product , June 2008
Photo courtesy of the Town of Tecumseh
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Quality of Life
Tecumseh is rapidly growing and offers many fine restaurants, shopping areas, medical facilities, and has
a growing industrial and commercial sector. Tecumseh is well known for its friendly hospitality and
community events. Outstanding transportation access along with affordable housing and short commutes
to work in the region form a solid foundation for stability and growth in Tecumseh for many years to come.
The Tecumseh Corn Festival has received official distinction as one of the Top 50 Festivals in Ontario as
recognized by Festival and Events Ontario. With over 3000 festivals taking place in Ontario each year,
this is quite an honor for the Town, the Committee and all those community partners that make the festival
the success that it is.
The Town boasts of its distinguished 18-hole golf courses. Beach Grove Golf and Country Club is a
beautiful, exclusive recreational facility which has long added distinction, elegance, and notoriety to the
municipality. Lakewood Golf Course is well known in Essex County and attracts many avid golfers.
Table 24: Quality of Life
Number of doctors
Number of public pools
Number of golf courses
Number of public elementary schools
Number of Catholic elementary schools
Number of French schools
Number of public secondary schools
Number of Catholic secondary schools
Total number of schools (Does not include private)
Total
16
0
2
3
3
5
2
1
14
Pop. Served
1,514
NA
12,550
8,073
8,073
4,844
12,110
24,220
1,730
Sources: Regional Physician Recruitment , phone book, 411.ca and school board web sites 2009
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