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Hawkesbury, nestled in Eastern Ontario, offers a tranquil, bilingual (French/English) small-town lifestyle, appealing to expats seeking a slower pace and strong community ties. You'll find a safe environment with reliable healthcare access, making it a solid choice for families or individuals prioritizing peace of mind.
While public transport is adequate for local needs, a car is generally recommended for exploring the wider region and easily accessing the more extensive amenities of nearby Montreal or Ottawa. This isn't a major expat hub, but rather an opportunity for deeper local integration.
Population
10,263
Area
14 km²
Density
734 per km²
Founded
-
Language
English, French
Districts & Neighborhoods in Hawkesbury, ON
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Climate & Weather in Hawkesbury, ON
Hawkesbury, Ontario has a humid continental climate with warm, often partly cloudy summers and cold, snowy winters. Long-term climate descriptions for the city show a strong seasonal contrast, with summer conditions around the low 20s°C and winter averages well below freezing, while annual humidity is generally moderate to high for eastern Ontario.
Summer Average
22°C
Winter Average
-10°C
Climate Type
Humid Continental
Rainy Days
115
Sunny Days
180
Humidity
75%
Spring
March - May
2-16°C
Spring is cool and changeable, with frequent temperature swings and periodic rain as snow melts and the season transitions into milder conditions.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
18-27°C
Summer is warm to occasionally hot, with generally comfortable conditions and a mix of sun and clouds. Humidity can make some days feel warmer than the air temperature.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
4-18°C
Autumn brings crisp air, cooling temperatures, and increasing cloudiness and precipitation as the region moves toward winter. Leaf color changes are typical before the first sustained frosts.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
-14--2°C
Winter is cold and snowy, with prolonged freezing periods and cloudy conditions common. Periodic thaws can occur, but subfreezing temperatures dominate the season.
Moderate rainfall
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Hawkesbury, ON
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Safety & Security in Hawkesbury, ON
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
55
/100
Canada Avg
57
North America Avg
57
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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Hawkesbury, ON
Canada Average
No city-specific data available — showing Canada country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Low
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 92/100
No data for Hawkesbury, ON — showing hazard indicators from nearby Saint-Jérôme (~50 km).
