Bolton Population 2026

Bolton has a population of 26,795, making it the #187 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bolton (capital Ottawa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,795

Rank in Canada

#187

Coordinates

43.88°N, 79.74°W

~221 m elevation · America/Toronto

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

362 km

225 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ontario

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Toronto	2,794,356	#1
Ottawa	1,017,449	#4
Mississauga	717,961	#7
Brampton	656,480	#9
Hamilton	569,353	#10
London	422,324	#15
Etobicoke	365,000	#16
Markham	338,503	#17

Cities near Bolton

Vaughan323,103 people · ~20 km away
Caledon76,581 people · ~21 km away
Brampton656,480 people · ~22 km away
Richmond Hill202,022 people · ~24 km away
Aurora55,445 people · ~26 km away
Newmarket91,034 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bolton?

Bolton has a population of 26,795 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #187 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Bolton in?

Bolton is located in Ontario, Canada.

Is Bolton the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 362 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.

← All biggest cities in Canada · Canada population by year