North Frontenac

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North Frontenac
Township (lower-tier)
Township of North Frontenac
Plevna
Plevna
Motto(s): 
Four Seasons, More Reasons
North Frontenac is located in Southern Ontario
North Frontenac
North Frontenac
Location in southern Ontario
Coordinates: 44°57′N 76°54′W / 44.950°N 76.900°W / 44.950; -76.900Coordinates: 44°57′N 76°54′W / 44.950°N 76.900°W / 44.950; -76.900
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CountyFrontenac
Incorporated1998
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • MayorRon Higgins [1]
 • Deputy MayorGerry Martin [1]
 • Prov. ridingLanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington
 • Federal ridingLanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington
Area
[2]
 • Land1,164.77 km2 (449.72 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total1,977
 • Density1.6/km2 (4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal Code
K0H
Area code(s)613, 343
Websitewww.northfrontenac.com Edit this at Wikidata

North Frontenac is a township in Frontenac County in eastern Ontario, Canada.

History[]

North Frontenac was created in 1998 by the amalgamation of three municipalities: the Township of Barrie; the Township of Clarendon and Miller; and the Township of Palmerston, North and South Canonto.

Geography[]

North Frontenac is in the heart of Eastern Ontario's cottage country. Cottages and campsites dot the shores of the Township's many clean lakes. Located entirely on the Canadian Shield, the landscape can often be rough and unpredictable, but at the same time provides scenic vistas. Residents, both permanent and seasonal, enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities. The Township is bordered by Greater Madawaska to the north, Addington Highlands to the west, Central Frontenac to the south and Lanark Highlands to the east.

Communities[]

The township includes the communities of Ardoch, Beatty, Beech Corners, Canonto, Coxvale, Donaldson, Fernleigh, Harlowe, Mississippi Station, Myers Cave, Ompah, Plevna, Robertsville, Snow Road Station and Wilbur.

Old store sign in Ompah

Lakes[]

Lakes of notable size within the Township's borders are:

  • Big Gull Lake
  • Buckshot Lake
  • Canonto Lake
  • Crotch Lake
  • Kashwakamak Lake
  • Long Schooner Lake
  • Malcolm Lake
  • Marble Lake
  • Mazinaw Lake
  • Mississagagon Lake
  • Mosque Lake
  • Norcan Lake
  • Palmerston Lake
  • Pine Lake
  • Round Schooner Lake

Dark-sky Preserve status[]

On August 3, 2013, North Frontenac became the first municipality in Canada to achieve Dark Sky Preserve Status by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.[3]

Demographics[]

The Township of North Frontenac is a 1,164.73 square km lower-tier municipality, part of Frontenac County, and home to over 1,898 permanent residents. In addition, there are an estimated 7,000 seasonal residents. The low density of the population (1.7 people per km2) makes for the preservation of a scenic landscape. North Frontenac is set in the heart of eastern Ontario's cottage country. For these reasons it is one of the best destinations for outdoor activities and relaxing living in southeastern Ontario.

Canada census – North Frontenac community profile
20162011
Population1,898 (+2.2% from 2011)1,857 (-2.5% from 2006)
Land area1,164.77 km2 (449.72 sq mi)1,164.73 km2 (449.70 sq mi)
Population density1.6/km2 (4.1/sq mi)1.6/km2 (4.1/sq mi)
Median age54.1 (M: 53.9, F: 54.4)
Total private dwellings2,9662,823
Median household income$51,942
References: 2016[4] 2011[5]

According to the 2016 Statistics Canada Census:[2]

  • Mother tongue:
    • English as first language: 92.8%
    • French as first language: 2.7%
    • Other as first language: 4.5%
Historical population
YearPop.±%
19961,773—    
20011,801+1.6%
20061,904+5.7%
20111,857−2.5%
20161,898+2.2%
[6][7][2]

Populations prior to amalgamation (1998):

  • Total Population in 1996: 1,773
    • Barrie (township): 822
    • Clarendon and Miller (township): 545
    • Palmerston and North and South Canonto (township): 406
  • Population in 1991:
    • Barrie (township): 728
    • Clarendon and Miller (township): 473
    • Palmerston and North and South Canonto (township): 393

Parks[]

Bon Echo Provincial Park, Mazinaw Rock

The municipality is host to Bon Echo Provincial Park (shared with Addington Highlands) and the North Frontenac Parklands.

Local government[]

North Frontenac is governed by a mayor, a deputy mayor who serves as both deputy mayor and councilor and five councilors. Each municipal ward is represented by two councillors. The Mayor of North Frontenac represents the town on the Frontenac County Council, which consists of four mayors, each with a chosen councilor from their township.[8]

Current government:[9][]

  • Mayor: Ron Higgins
  • Deputy Mayor: Gerry Martin
  • Councilors:
    • Ward 1: Fred Perry
    • Ward 1: Wayne Good
    • Ward 2: Gerry Martin
    • Ward 2: Vernon Hermer
    • Ward 3: Fred Fowler
    • Ward 3: John Inglis

List of former mayors[]

Mayors of the Township of North Frontenac:

  • 1998–2003: STAN JOHNSON
  • 2003–2010: RON MAGUIRE
  • 2010–2014: BUD CLAYTON
  • 2015–  : RON HIGGINS

Pre-Amalgamation[]

Reeves of the former Township of Barrie

  • 1873–1873: T. TAPPING
  • 1874–1874: D. KENYON
  • 1875–1875: D. KENYON
  • 1876–1878: T. TAPPING
  • 1879–1881: R. SCOTT
  • 1882–1882: T. TAPPING
  • 1883–1883: R. TAPPING
  • 1884–1886: A. WICKWARE
  • 1887–1887: Wm. DEMPSEY
  • 1888–1893: T. TAPPING
  • 1894–1894: G. DELINE
  • 1895–1895: G. DELINE
  • 1896–1896: Wm. SALMOND
  • 1897–1897: G. DELINE
  • 1898–1898: J. MITCHELL
  • 1899–1899: J. MITCHELL
  • 1900–1900: G. DELINE / Wm. SALMOND
  • 1901–1904: Wm. SALMOND
  • 1905–1905: G. DELINE
  • 1906–1906: G. DELINE
  • 1907–1909: C. MACGREGOR
  • 1910–1913: Wm. SALMOND
  • 1914–1917: J. GRAY
  • 1918–1926: C. MACGREGOR
  • 1927–1933: S. WHEELER
  • 1934–1942: H. LEVERE
  • 1943–1951: A. MACGREGOR
  • 1952–1952: A. HILLIER
  • 1953–1957: J. HEAD
  • 1958–1966: J. HILL
  • 1967–1988: T. NEAL
  • 1989–1990: W. VAN KEMPEN
  • 1991–1997: T. NEAL

Reeves of the former Township of Clarendon and Miller

  • 1865–1882: B. WATKINS. (one of the first settlers in Clarendon)[10]
  • 1883–1885: J. HOWELL
  • 1886–1891: J. HOWELL
  • 1892–1892: B. WATKINS
  • 1893–1896: A. MONROE
  • 1897–1900: J.F. CARD
  • 1901–1901: B. WATKINS
  • 1902–1904: J. MCDONALD
  • 1905–1905: S.S. BARTON
  • 1906–1906: J. MCDONALD
  • 1907–1907: J. MCDONALD
  • 1908–1912: J.D. GODKIN
  • 1913–1913: J.F. CARD
  • 1914–1914: J.F. CARD
  • 1915–1919: P.J. WENSLEY
  • 1920–1922: T. ARMSTRONG
  • 1923–1928: J. FLAKE
  • 1929–1931: J. BROUSE
  • 1932–1934: J. FLAKE
  • 1935–1951: L. KRING
  • 1952–1954: C. ARMSTRONG
  • 1955–1955: L. KRING
  • 1956–1956: G. KRING
  • 1957–1957: C. ARMSTRONG
  • 1958–1974: G. KRING
  • 1975–1984: WM. FLIELER
  • 1985–1997: S. JOHNSTON

Reeves of the former Township of Palmerston, North and South Canonto.

  • 1896–1901: J. MCKENZIE
  • 1902–1902: P. WHITE
  • 1903–1903: J. MOORE
  • 1904–1904: R. WOOD
  • 1905–1905: WM. MILLAR
  • 1906–1908: D. WOOD
  • 1909–1909: WM. DONALDSON
  • 1910–1910: D. WOOD
  • 1911–1915: WM. DONALDSON
  • 1916–1924: D. GEMMILL
  • 1925–1932: S.J. SHANKS
  • 1933–1949: A.C. RHODES
  • 1950–1952: W.B. CAMERON
  • 1953–1972: A. TROMBLEY
  • 1973–1976: R. RYDER
  • 1977–1988: B. SPROULE
  • 1989–1991: B. CARNELL
  • 1992–1997: B. SPROULE

Attractions[]

Education[]

Students attend the Clarendon Central Public School in Plevna, ON (JK to Grade 8), the North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne, ON (JK to Grade 12) or the Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot Lake, ON (JK to Grade 12). All schools are part of the Limestone District School Board.

Wildlife[]

With the Township consisting of a significant portion of Crown land administered by the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, North Frontenac is home to many of Ontario's endangered and threatened animals[11] such as;

Endangered

Threatened

In the many lakes, rivers and streams you can find:

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Mayor and Councillors of North Frontenac Township". Township of North Frontenac. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
  2. ^ a b c d "Census Profile, 2016 Census: North Frontenac, Township". Statistics Canada. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  3. ^ Kachur, Torah (June 19, 2015). "Dark Sky Preserve in North Frontenac threatened by wind farm proposal". CBC.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 21, 2017. Retrieved 2019-06-13.
  5. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  6. ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
  7. ^ "North Frontenac census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  8. ^ "County Council". www.frontenaccounty.ca. 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  9. ^ "Mayor and Councillors of North Frontenac Township". Northfrontenac.com. December 4, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  10. ^ Armstrong, C.A. (1976). Away Back in Clarendon and Miller. Renfrew, Ontario: General Store Publishing House. p. 104. ISBN 1-894263-97-9.
  11. ^ www.ontario.ca https://www.ontario.ca/page/species-risk-ontario. Retrieved 2021-11-04. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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