Dresden, Ontario
Dresden sits on the Sydenham River in the north of Chatham-Kent. It is home to the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History, formerly Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site.
Dresden is in Ward 4 (North West Kent) of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Upcoming events in Dresden
All Dresden events →- Dresden Christian Concert
Sun, Sep 27 · 6:30 pm · Rotary Park, Dresden
- Dresden Christian Concerts
Sun, Oct 4 · 6:30 pm · Rotary Park
Gas prices in Dresden
All Chatham-Kent stations →Mobil
295 St George St
180.7¢
Diesel 259.9¢
Weather
7-day forecast →17° Mainly Sunny
Sat
21°
Sun
22°
Mon
22°
Environment Canada’s Chatham-Kent forecast, which covers the whole municipality.
Dresden’s ward and the 2026 election
Ward 4 · North West Kent
Elects 1 councillor
Candidates for council
- John Cummings
- Kirk Hooker
- Rhonda Jubenville (incumbent)
Election Day voting places in Dresden · Monday, October 26, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Ken Houston Memorial Arena, 1212 North Street
Your assigned place depends on your address. Look up yours.
Dresden questions
What ward is Dresden in?
Dresden is in Ward 4 (North West Kent) of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, under the ward boundaries that take effect with the October 26, 2026 municipal election.
What’s happening in Dresden?
Coming up in Dresden: Dresden Christian Concert (Sun, Sep 27 · 6:30 pm); Dresden Christian Concerts (Sun, Oct 4 · 6:30 pm). See CKNow’s events page for the full list.
Where is the cheapest gas in Dresden?
In CKNow’s latest update, the lowest regular price in Dresden is 180.7¢ a litre at Mobil, 295 St George St. Prices change during the day.
Where do I vote in Dresden?
Election Day voting places in Dresden: Ken Houston Memorial Arena, 1212 North Street. Your assigned place depends on your address; use the lookup on CKNow’s election page to check.