Hanover is a small town in the province of Ontario, located in southern grey county, west of Durham, with a total population of 7147 residents, according to the 2006 census. The first settler in Hanover was Abraham Buck, who in 1849 turned west from the Garafraxa Road and staked his land claim near a jam of logs and debris which provided a risky bridge for travelers and which became known as Buck's Crossing. The next settler arrived just a few weeks later. he built his home just south of the current Community Centre. Compare car rental from suppliers such as Budget.