In 1850, pioneer Abraham Buck and his family established a farm and tavern on the Saugeen River in the region of modern-day Hanover.

The company expanded over the years, becoming a large employer; it had locations in Southampton and in Walkerton and remained in operation until 1983.

The town survived the depression and flourished after the Second World War manufacturing furniture, textiles, flour, processed food and kitchen cabinets.

Beginning in 1992 the West Brothers, a family of Ontario furniture manufacturers created a new company located in Hanover.

Leeson Canada operates its own specialized manufacturing plant in Hanover where they produce unusual multi-speed and high-efficiency motors through 350 HP for customers throughout North America.

Flour from the Hanover mill is shipped to bakers, consumers and makers of cake mixes, pasta and other fast and convenience goods.

The Hanover Plant processes about 18,000,000 kg (40,000,000 lb) pounds annually and daily volumes embrace about 16,000 turkeys.

Telesat operates the largest of its 4,000 earth stations at Allan Park, the nerve centre of its satellite communications network.

Located just outside Hanover, this facility employs over 50 staff to provide technical support for its satellites and networks.

The Paramount Theatre, located downtown, provides year-round entertainment with the latest movie releases.

The Grey Bruce Singers, Hanover Community Players and Back Porch Event Management make the theatre home.

It also hosts recitals from three Hanover dance studios and various other events in its century old building that has been upgraded.

The collection includes a large number of books for all ages, videos on DVD and Blu-ray, magazines and newspapers.

Online resources include large collections of free downloadable ebooks, e-audiobooks, and magazines.

Library services include quick and in-depth reference; a local history collection including back issues of The Hanover Post (now published as The Post) and censuses of Grey and Bruce counties on microfilm; an online obituary lookup service; pre-school programmes; a shut-in material delivery service; French language books; large print and talking books and CNIB Foundation materials for loan.

Hanover Town Park and Campground is located on the banks of the Saugeen River and offers 40 fully serviced campsites.

Many community special events are held in the park providing entertainment and much fun for residents and visitors alike.

In 1977 [24] and 1978 the CRTC denied a license by Paul A. Webb, representing a company to be incorporated to operate an English language AM radio station in Hanover at 1360 kHz with a power of 10,000 watts day and night.