Gilbertville, Ontario

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Gilbertville (population approx. 20 people) is a hamlet in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada that is in between Pine Grove and Delhi. The local economy is founded on agriculture, which produces potatoes, onions, and asparagus, among other crops. Commerce in Gilbertville includes a fish market, a tractor shop, and an auto repair shop. There is a conservation park to the west of the hamlet.

The founding fathers of Gilbertville all had the last name Gilbert. The hamlet was founded in the 19th century as a hitching stop between Simcoe and Delhi, along with nearby Atherton to the east. During the early 20th century, there was a military base in Gilbertville that was used in World War I and possibly World War II.^{[citation needed]} The land was later decommissioned and sold to a local resident and is now private property.

There are no plans for expansion of any kind in Gilbertville. The population has remained relatively the same for more than 50 years. Property taxes are low. Any children resident in Gilbertville attend Delhi Public School for their elementary education and Delhi District Secondary School for their secondary education.