Greater Madawaska, Ontario
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| Coordinates: 45°18′N 76°43′W / 45.3°N 76.717°WCoordinates: 45°18′N 76°43′W / 45.3°N 76.717°W[1] | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Renfrew |
| Formed | January 1, 2001 |
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| • Type | Township |
| • Reeve | Peter Emon |
| Area[2] | |
| • Land | 1,034.33 km2 (399.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,485 |
| • Density | 2.4/km2 (6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code | |
| Area code(s) | 613, 343 |
| Website | www.townshipofgreater madawaska.com |
Greater Madawaska is an incorporated township in Renfrew County in eastern Ontario, Canada,[1] created on January 1, 2001, through the amalgamation of the Township of Bagot and Blythefielda; the Township of Brougham; and the Township of Griffith and Matawatchan.[3] It has a population of 2,290.
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Communities
The township comprises the communities of Ashdad, Barrett Chute, Barryvale, Black Donald, Calabogie, Camel Chute, Griffith, Hurds Lake, Lower Dacre, Matawatchan, Springtown, Spruce Hedge and Wilson.
The ghost towns of Khartum and Balvenie are also located in the township.
Two fire towers were located in the township in the middle of the 20th century. These were located at Jameison's Mountain north of Griffith (the cupola now sits on the property of the Pembroke MNR office) and at Matawatchan. These were put out of use in 1970 as aerial forest fire fighting techniques took over.
Geography
The township is composed of the geographic townships of Bagot, Blythefield, Brougham, Griffith and Matawatchan. The town borders Calabogie Lake and the Madawaska River, and is located in the northern section of the Ottawa River Valley.
Recreation
The Calabogie Peaks ski resort is located in the township. The Kingston and Pembroke Railway ran through the town, with stations at Ashdad and Calabogie, until it was abandoned in 1986. It has now become a hiking trail, the K&P Rail Trail. The Calabogie Motorsports Park is a racing venue that hosts regional road racing and is the main circuit in the Ottawa metropolitan area.
Demographics
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References
- ^ a b "Greater Madawaska". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/search/unique_e.php?id=FEVMK&output=xml. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
- ^ a b "Greater Madawaska census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3547008&Geo2=CD&Code2=3547&Data=Count&SearchText=Madawaska&SearchType=Contains&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
- ^ Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (2006). Restructured municipalities - Ontario map #5 (Map). Restructuring Maps of Ontario. http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Asset1607.aspx. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". Canada 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/index-eng.cfm. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. 2009-02-24. http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". Canada 2001 Census. Statistics Canada. 2007-02-01. http://www12.statcan.ca/english/profil01/CP01/Index.cfm?Lang=E. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
External links
- Official website
- Balvenie and Its People
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Bonnechere Valley, Admaston/Bromley | Horton | |
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| Addington Highlands | North Frontenac | Lanark Highlands |
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