Dorchester, Ontario
Encyclopedia
Dorchester is the residential and commercial core of the municipality of Thames Centre
, located in Southwestern Ontario
, Canada
, a few kilometers directly east from the city of London
. According to the Canada 2006 Census, the town has a population of 9,329.
The municipality is home to two golf courses. Pine Knot Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole championship golf course. Dorchester on Thames Golf Club is a scenic executive-style golf course located along the banks of the Thames River
.
The local arena recently underwent a 10 million-dollar expansion and opened on November 2, 2010. This expansion added a second NHL-sized ice pad, a gymnasium, and many other facilities to go along with upgrades to the existing part.
Home of Michael Nolan, 7 time Canadian Decathlon champion, finished 11th overall at the Worlds Track & Field Championships held in Edmonton Alberta, August 2001. One of only 3 Canadian decathletes to reach the 8100 point mark at that time.
Home of Barry Travincek, who has participated in every Ride for MS for 21 years
Home of Boone Jenner, second round draft pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in June of 2011, 37th overall.
On August 28, 2010, the largest rock concert was held, known as TC Rocks, hosting local bands as well as Kim Mitchell and Honeymoon Suite. Funds raised were donated to the Facilities Expansion Committe .
The Donnybrook Fiddle and Step Dance Competition has become an annual event held at the Dorchester Fairgrounds every Civic Long Weekend. This event brings fiddlers and steppers from all over the province and the North Eastern United States.
Scouts from all over Canada and the USA attend a camporee called the Dorchester International Brotherhood Camporee (DIBC). The camporee attracts as many as 4,000 scouts and girl guides from Canada and the US every year. The camp is held annually on Mothers Day weekend, with its 22nd installment set to take place in May 2011.
An online portal for non profit organizations to promote their events for free
C-Radio is a local internet radio station that plays music along the whole genre spectrum. It is a not-for-profit station that has been running since 2006. The station does not broadcast through radio waves and can only be accessed through its website.
Thames Centre, Ontario
Thames Centre, Ontario, Canada, is a municipality in Middlesex County, directly west of the City of London. It was formed on January 1, 2001, when the townships of West Nissouri and North Dorchester were amalgamated....
, located in Southwestern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario is a subregion of Southern Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario, centred on the city of London. It extends north to south from the Bruce Peninsula on Lake Huron to the Lake Erie shoreline, and east to south-west roughly from Guelph to Windsor. The region had a population...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, a few kilometers directly east from the city of London
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
. According to the Canada 2006 Census, the town has a population of 9,329.
The municipality is home to two golf courses. Pine Knot Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole championship golf course. Dorchester on Thames Golf Club is a scenic executive-style golf course located along the banks of the Thames River
Thames River (Ontario)
The Thames River is located in southwestern Ontario, Canada.The Thames flows west through southwestern Ontario, through the cities of Woodstock, London and Chatham to Lighthouse Cove on Lake St. Clair...
.
The local arena recently underwent a 10 million-dollar expansion and opened on November 2, 2010. This expansion added a second NHL-sized ice pad, a gymnasium, and many other facilities to go along with upgrades to the existing part.
Home of Michael Nolan, 7 time Canadian Decathlon champion, finished 11th overall at the Worlds Track & Field Championships held in Edmonton Alberta, August 2001. One of only 3 Canadian decathletes to reach the 8100 point mark at that time.
Home of Barry Travincek, who has participated in every Ride for MS for 21 years
Home of Boone Jenner, second round draft pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in June of 2011, 37th overall.
Geography
- Population: 12,000 (Thames Centre)
- Population: 9,329 (Village of Dorchester)
- Crossroads: Dorchester Rd & Hamilton Rd
- Access: Highway 401 Via Exit 203 or Exit 199.
- Dialing Area Code: (519)
- Local Exchanges: 268, 202, 499
- Postal Code: N0L
- Water Bodies: The Thames River flows through the village from the east to the west.
Schools
There are four schools in Dorchester. As with most of the schools in the areas surrounding London, they are part of either the Thames Valley District School Board or the London District Catholic School Board.- River Heights Public School: Located on Hamilton Road. This is a school for children in junior kindergarten to Grade 3.
- Northdale Central Public School: Located on Catherine Street. Most children come here after River Heights, for Grades 4 to 8.
- St. David's Catholic School: Also on Catherine Street, next to Northdale. This school is for Catholic children from Kindergarten to Grade 8.
- Lord Dorchester Secondary SchoolLord Dorchester Secondary SchoolLord Dorchester Secondary School is a Thames Valley District School Board Secondary School located in Dorchester, Ontario.Although small when compared to urban secondary schools, Lord Dorchester is larger than many rural-area schools. The student population hovers in the range of 500 to 600 students...
: Located on Queen Street. This is Dorchester's only secondary school.
Events
There are many annual events held in Dorchester, such as the Dorchester Fair, the Dorchester Car Show, the Donnybrook Dash,and Canada Day Celebration.On August 28, 2010, the largest rock concert was held, known as TC Rocks, hosting local bands as well as Kim Mitchell and Honeymoon Suite. Funds raised were donated to the Facilities Expansion Committe .
The Donnybrook Fiddle and Step Dance Competition has become an annual event held at the Dorchester Fairgrounds every Civic Long Weekend. This event brings fiddlers and steppers from all over the province and the North Eastern United States.
Scouts from all over Canada and the USA attend a camporee called the Dorchester International Brotherhood Camporee (DIBC). The camporee attracts as many as 4,000 scouts and girl guides from Canada and the US every year. The camp is held annually on Mothers Day weekend, with its 22nd installment set to take place in May 2011.
Media
Dorchester has a community newspaper, The Signpost.An online portal for non profit organizations to promote their events for free
C-Radio is a local internet radio station that plays music along the whole genre spectrum. It is a not-for-profit station that has been running since 2006. The station does not broadcast through radio waves and can only be accessed through its website.