Why go
- Town in Ontario, Canada.
- Served by Chapeskie Field Airport.
History
Dorchester is a town in Ontario whose name first applied to the township and honours Sir Guy Carleton, Lord Dorchester (1724-1808). The name was changed from Dorchester Station on May 3, 1961. Dorchester is the residential and commercial core of the municipality of Thames Centre, in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, a few kilometres directly east of the city of London, Ontario. According to the 2016 census, the town has a population of 3,911.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100, CRJ, Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Ottawa*, Toronto*
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 2 routes: Calgary, Winnipeg
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chapeskie Field Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dorchester, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.