New Tecumseth, Ontario
Encyclopedia
New Tecumseth is a town
in south-central Ontario
, in the County of Simcoe
. While it is not officially a part of the Greater Toronto Area
, it is counted, in terms of the census, as being a part of the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area.
, Tottenham
, and Beeton
. The Township of Tecumseth was reincorporated as the Town of New Tecumseth in 1991. The name 'New Tecumseth' was chosen because a Town of Tecumseh already existed in Essex County . The borders of the old township, with some adjustments along the eastern edge, and with the addition of all of Alliston, are the borders of the new town.
The town also includes the smaller communities of Allimil, Green Briar, Nicolston, Penville, Randall, Rich Hill, Schomberg Heights and Thompsonville.
According to the 2006 Statistics Canada
Census:
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
in south-central Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, in the County of Simcoe
Simcoe County, Ontario
Simcoe County is located in central portion of Southern Ontario. The County is situated just north of the Greater Toronto Area stretching from the shores of Lake Simcoe in the east to Georgian Bay in the west...
. While it is not officially a part of the Greater Toronto Area
Greater Toronto Area
The Greater Toronto Area is the largest metropolitan area in Canada, with a 2006 census population of 5.5 million. The Greater Toronto Area is usually defined as the central city of Toronto, along with four regional municipalities surrounding it: Durham, Halton, Peel, and York...
, it is counted, in terms of the census, as being a part of the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area.
Communities
The main centres in New Tecumseth are the communities of AllistonAlliston, Ontario
Alliston is a settlement in Simcoe County in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is part of the Town of New Tecumseth since the 1991 amalgamation of Alliston and nearby villages of Beeton, Tottenham, and the Township of Tecumseth...
, Tottenham
Tottenham, Ontario
Tottenham is a community in the town of New Tecumseth, in south-central Ontario, Canada. It takes its name from its first postmaster, Alexander Totten. The Tottenham Conservation Area is a recreational facility in the village, which is also famous for its Bluegrass Festival...
, and Beeton
Beeton, Ontario
Beeton is a small town located in southern Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada between Tottenham and Alliston; all three were amalgamated in 1991 into the single Town of New Tecumseth....
. The Township of Tecumseth was reincorporated as the Town of New Tecumseth in 1991. The name 'New Tecumseth' was chosen because a Town of Tecumseh already existed in Essex County . The borders of the old township, with some adjustments along the eastern edge, and with the addition of all of Alliston, are the borders of the new town.
The town also includes the smaller communities of Allimil, Green Briar, Nicolston, Penville, Randall, Rich Hill, Schomberg Heights and Thompsonville.
Demographics
| Census | Population |
|---|---|
| Alliston | |
| 1871 | 250 |
| 1901 | 1,256 |
| 1911 | 1,279 |
| 1921 | 1,376 |
| 1931 | 1,355 |
| 1941 | 1,733 |
| 1951 | 1,987 |
| 1961 | 2,884 |
| 1971 | 3,176 |
| 1981 | 4,712 |
| New Tecumseth | |
| 1991 | 20,239 |
| 2001 | 26,141 |
| 2006 | 27,701 |
According to the 2006 Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada is the Canadian federal government agency commissioned with producing statistics to help better understand Canada, its population, resources, economy, society, and culture. Its headquarters is in Ottawa....
Census:
- Population: 27,701
- % Change (1996-2001): 14.1
- % Change (2001-2006): 6.0
- Dwellings: 10,315
- Area (km²): 274.18
- Density (persons per km²): 101.0
Notable persons
- Sir Frederick Banting, physician and scientist. He was a co-developer of insulin.
- Sir William OslerWilliam OslerSir William Osler, 1st Baronet was a physician. He was one of the "Big Four" founding professors at Johns Hopkins Hospital as the first Professor of Medicine and founder of the Medical Service there. Sir William Osler, 1st Baronet (July 12, 1849 – December 29, 1919) was a physician. He was...
, physician and professor of medicine. He has been called 'the Father of Modern Medicine'. - Jim RutherfordJim RutherfordJames Earl Rutherford is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings in the 1970s and 1980s...
, journeyman NHL goaltender and Stanley-Cup-winning General Manager.