Lindsay Population 2026
Lindsay has a population of 20,354, making it the #228 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Ontario. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 137× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,354
Rank in Canada
#228
Coordinates
44.35°N, 78.73°W
~261 m elevation · America/Toronto
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
267 km
166 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ontario
Cities near Lindsay
- Peterborough85,807 people · ~34 km away
- Bowmanville39,371 people · ~48 km away
- Oshawa175,383 people · ~51 km away
- Whitby138,501 people · ~54 km away
- Pickering91,771 people · ~59 km away
- Ajax119,677 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lindsay?
Lindsay has a population of 20,354 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #228 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Lindsay in?
Lindsay is located in Ontario, Canada.
Is Lindsay the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 267 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.