Addington Highlands

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Addington Highlands
Township (lower-tier)
Township of Addington Highlands
Denbigh and Denbigh Lake
Denbigh and Denbigh Lake
Addington Highlands is located in Southern Ontario
Addington Highlands
Addington Highlands
Coordinates: 45°00′N 77°15′W / 45.000°N 77.250°W / 45.000; -77.250Coordinates: 45°00′N 77°15′W / 45.000°N 77.250°W / 45.000; -77.250
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CountyLennox and Addington
FormedJanuary 1, 1998
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • ReeveHenry Hogg
 • Governing BodyAddington Highlands Township Council
 • MP
 • MPP
Area
[1]
 • Land1,328.32 km2 (512.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total2,323
 • Density1.7/km2 (4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal code FSA
K0H
Area code(s)613
Websitewww.addingtonhighlands.ca Edit this at Wikidata

Addington Highlands (2016 population 2,323)[1] is a township in central eastern Ontario, Canada, in the County of Lennox and Addington. Bon Echo Provincial Park is located primarily in Addington Highlands.

History[]

Addington Highlands was formed in 1998 through the amalgamation of the Township of Kaladar, Anglesea and Effingham with the Township of Denbigh, Abinger and Ashby.

This area was first settled following the construction of the Addington Road in 1857. It was originally named Scouten after its first postmaster. The old CPR rail bed passing through the town has become part of the Trans Canada Trail.

Geography[]

Communities[]

Addington Highlands Township comprises the communities of Addington, Bishop Corners, Caverlys Landing, Cloyne, Denbigh, Ferguson Corners, Flinton, Flinton Corners, Glastonbury, Glenfield, Kaladar, Massanoga, McCrae, Northbrook, Rose Hill, Slate Falls, Vennachar, Vennachar Junction and Weslemkoon.

The township's municipal offices are located in Flinton. Kaladar is located at the junction of Highway 7 and Highway 41.

Lakes[]

Lakes of notable size within the township boundaries are:

Demographics[]

Historical census populations
YearPop.±%
1976 2,002—    
1981 1,878−6.2%
1986 2,069+10.2%
1991 2,193+6.0%
19962,429+10.8%
YearPop.±%
20012,402−1.1%
20062,512+4.6%
20112,517+0.2%
20162,323−7.7%
Population amounts prior to 1998 are sum of Denbigh Abinger and Ashby Township and Kaladar Anglesea and Effingham Township.
Source: Statistics Canada[2][3][1]

Parks and recreation[]

Weslemkoon (centre) and Effingham (lower right) Lakes, popular cottage locations
Bon Echo Provincial Park, Mazinaw Rock

Addington Highlands contains the and the majority of Bon Echo Provincial Park.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data". Statistics Canada. February 6, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  2. ^ "Community Highlights for Addington Highlands". 2001 Census. Statistics Canada. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  3. ^ "Community Highlights for Addington Highlands". 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. Retrieved June 20, 2019.

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