Fort Erie Population 2026
Fort Erie has a population of 30,710, making it the #172 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 91× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,710
Rank in Canada
#172
Coordinates
42.90°N, 78.93°W
~183 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
380 km
236 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Fort Erie
- Niagara Falls99,818 people · ~25 km away
- Welland52,293 people · ~27 km away
- St. Catharines136,803 people · ~39 km away
- Stoney Creek76,382 people · ~76 km away
- Hamilton569,353 people · ~84 km away
- Oakville213,759 people · ~86 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fort Erie?
Fort Erie has a population of 30,710 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #172 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Fort Erie in?
Fort Erie is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Fort Erie the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 380 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.