Puslinch (/ˈpʊslɪntʃ/) is a township in south-central Ontario, Canada, in Wellington County, surrounding the south end of Guelph.

Its mission statement is "Progressing together to provide reliable and sustainable services to our residents, businesses and visitors.

We will protect our resources while respectfully building upon our heritage as a safe, fun and prosperous rural community.

[5] The community is approximately three kilometres south of Guelph city limits on Brock Road, formerly a portion of old Hwy 6.

[12] Arkell is a common stopping point for cyclists and hikers to take a break when touring the country-side roads the surrounding city of Guelph, or the hiking trails at the Starkey Hill loop just east of the village, or the Arkell Springs trail which stretches along the Eramosa River from Watson Rd.

[5] The township was named after Puslinch House in Devon, England, where Elizabeth Yonge, the wife of Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada Sir John Colborne, was born.

[21] The township was an important source of granite used in the construction of homes as well as of limestone and sandstone provided by quarries.

His first cousin Thomas Arkell remained, built a home, bred sheep and cattle, and was a Magistrate for three decades.

[23][24] Henry Arkell, a breeder of sheep was heavily involved with the Puslinch Agricultural Society and was a Director of the Guelph Central Exhibition and the Fat Stock Show.

[34] Residents on the street were divided by the name change, while the Jewish group B'nai Brith Canada supported it.

The township ultimately decided not to rename the road, citing the previous decision of the cottager's association to leave the name in place.