Municipality of Colchester

We are Colchester. A county of over 100 close-knit communities. Respectful and caring of our diverse heritage and culture. Progressive and innovative in our outlook. A community of people and businesses with so much to offer each other and to the world. We owe it to ourselves – and to the people we serve­ ­– to come together and communicate clearly and with confidence who we are, where we are, and what we do best. Colchester is a place shaped by time, nature, and culture. Settled thousands of years ago, the First Peoples understood and appreciated this region’s singular beauty and the rich bounty drawn from the land and sea. This ancient culture and its traditions have become central to our modern story. Today, we are striving to live in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. As a people, we enjoy the trust and support of our neighbors and the choice of living and working among thriving businesses and industries – along with the support of many modern amenities, services, and schools. And like the original peoples, we remain strongly rooted to the land and sea, which we honour and celebrate with an astonishing array of rivers, parks, and trails that take you to and through some of the most beautiful natural attractions in the world.