North Glengarry, Ontario
Encyclopedia
North Glengarry is a township
in eastern Ontario
, Canada
, in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. It is a predominantly rural
area located between Ottawa
-Gatineau
, Montreal
and Cornwall
-Massena
.
The current township of North Glengarry was created on 1 January 1998, by amalgamating the former townships of Kenyon and Lochiel with the villages of Maxville and Alexandria.
The community of Skye is located on the boundary between North Glengarry and The Nation
.
Alexandria is served five or six times a day by the Montreal-Ottawa Via Rail
trains which almost all stop there, in each direction.
. Kenyon, which was part of Charlottenburgh Township until 1798, was named for British judge and politician Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon
, and Lochiel, which was part of Lancaster Township until 1818, was named for the Lochiels of Clan Cameron
.
Development in the region was significantly spurred by the development of a railway link between Ottawa
and Montreal
in the early 1880s. Maxville, Alexandria and Glen Robertson, in particular, became key railway hubs for farmers in the area.
Maxville was first incorporated as a village separate from Kenyon Township in 1892, and Alexandria was separated from Lochiel Township in the early 1900s.
, one of North America's largest festivals of Scottish culture, on the first long weekend in August.
Maxville hosts a country fair at the end of June that include Classic Automobiles Display and New Car Dealer Displays, Homecraft Prizes, Western Performance, Holstein Show including 4-H Showmanship, Hunter Horse and Hunter Pony Show, Talent Show, Midway, Laser Tag, and a Demolition Derby.
of the Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League
play out of the Glengarry Sports Palace (Billy Gebbie Arena
) in Alexandria.
The Glens won the 2007 EOJBHL Championship, defeating the Gatineau Mustangs in 7 games in the final. This marks the first time a team outside of the Metro Division of EOJBHL has won the Carson Trophy as league champions in over half a decade. This marks the Glens first Junior "B" Championship.
The Glens won the 2008 EOJBHL Championship, defeating the Ottawa West Golden Knights in 6 games in the final. This marks the first time a team the St-Lawrence Division has won the Carson Trophy back to back as league champions. This marks the Glens Second Junior "B" Championship.
The Maxville Mustangs
of the Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League
used to play in Maxville.
:
Township (Canada)
The term township generally means the district or area associated with a town. However in some systems no town needs to be involved. The specific use of the term to describe political subdivisions has varied by country, usually to describe a local rural or semi-rural government within the county...
in eastern 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....
, 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...
, in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. It is a predominantly rural
Rural
Rural areas or the country or countryside are areas that are not urbanized, though when large areas are described, country towns and smaller cities will be included. They have a low population density, and typically much of the land is devoted to agriculture...
area located between Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
-Gatineau
Gatineau
Gatineau is a city in western Quebec, Canada. It is the fourth largest city in the province. It is located on the northern banks of the Ottawa River, immediately across from Ottawa, Ontario, and together they form Canada's National Capital Region. Ottawa and Gatineau comprise a single Census...
, Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
and Cornwall
Cornwall, Ontario
Cornwall is a city in Eastern Ontario, Canada and the seat of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario. Cornwall is Ontario's easternmost city, located on the St...
-Massena
Massena, New York
There are two places named Massena in St. Lawrence County in the U.S. state of New York: *Massena , New York*Massena , New York, within the town of Massena...
.
The current township of North Glengarry was created on 1 January 1998, by amalgamating the former townships of Kenyon and Lochiel with the villages of Maxville and Alexandria.
Communities
The township comprises the urban community of Alexandria (population 3,287) and the rural communities of Apple Hill, Athol, Baltic Corners, Breadalbane, Brodie, Dalkeith, Dominionville, Dornie, Dunvegan, Fairview, Fassifern, Fiskes Corners, Glen Robertson, Glen Sandfield, Greenfield, Guaytown, Kirkhill, Laggan, Lochiel, Lochinvar, Lorne, Maxville, McCormick, McCrimmon, Pine Grove, St. Elmo, and Stewarts Glen.The community of Skye is located on the boundary between North Glengarry and The Nation
The Nation, Ontario
The Nation is a municipality in eastern Ontario, located within Canada's National Capital Region, Canada, in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.The municipality consists of the former geographic townships of Caledonia, Cambridge and South Plantagenet.Cross by the South Nation River that...
.
Alexandria is served five or six times a day by the Montreal-Ottawa Via Rail
VIA Rail
Via Rail Canada is an independent crown corporation offering intercity passenger rail services in Canada. It is headquartered near Montreal Central Station at 3 Place Ville-Marie in Montreal, Quebec....
trains which almost all stop there, in each direction.
History
The area was originally settled in 1792 as part of the historic Glengarry CountyGlengarry County, Ontario
thumb|right|Glengarry located within OntarioGlengarry County , an area covering , is a county in the Canadian province of Ontario, and is historically known for its settlement of Scottish Highlanders due to the Highland Clearances.Glengarry was founded in 1792 by Scottish loyalists, mainly from...
. Kenyon, which was part of Charlottenburgh Township until 1798, was named for British judge and politician Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon
Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon
Lloyd Kenyon, 1st Baron Kenyon, PC, SL, KC was a British politician and barrister, who served as Attorney General, Master of the Rolls and Lord Chief Justice. Born to a country gentleman, he was initially educated in Hanmer before moving to Ruthin School aged 12...
, and Lochiel, which was part of Lancaster Township until 1818, was named for the Lochiels of Clan Cameron
Clan Cameron
Clan Cameron is a West Highland Scottish clan, with one main branch Lochiel, and numerous cadet branches. The Clan Cameron lands are in Lochaber and within their lands is the mountain Ben Nevis which is the highest mountain in the British Isles. The chief of the clan is customarily referred to as...
.
Development in the region was significantly spurred by the development of a railway link between Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
and Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
in the early 1880s. Maxville, Alexandria and Glen Robertson, in particular, became key railway hubs for farmers in the area.
Maxville was first incorporated as a village separate from Kenyon Township in 1892, and Alexandria was separated from Lochiel Township in the early 1900s.
Culture
Maxville hosts the annual Glengarry Highland GamesGlengarry Highland Games
The Glengarry Highland Games consist of a series of traditional Scottish competitions held annually in Maxville, Ontario, Canada, usually held the first weekend in August. These include the world famous caber toss as well as Highland Dance and pipe and drum competitions...
, one of North America's largest festivals of Scottish culture, on the first long weekend in August.
Maxville hosts a country fair at the end of June that include Classic Automobiles Display and New Car Dealer Displays, Homecraft Prizes, Western Performance, Holstein Show including 4-H Showmanship, Hunter Horse and Hunter Pony Show, Talent Show, Midway, Laser Tag, and a Demolition Derby.
Sport
The Alexandria GlensAlexandria Glens
The Alexandria Glens are a Canadian Junior "B" ice hockey team based in Alexandria, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the St. Lawrence Division of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League . They play at the Billy Gebbie Arena, also known as the Glengarry Sports Palace. In their history, the...
of the Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League
Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League
The Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League is a Canadian Junior ice hockey league operating in Eastern Ontario. The league is sanctioned by the Ottawa District Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. The 22 member team of the league compete for the D. Arnold Carson Memorial Trophy.-History:The EOJHL...
play out of the Glengarry Sports Palace (Billy Gebbie Arena
Billy Gebbie Arena
The Billy Gebbie Arena, also known as the Glengarry Sports Palace, has been the home of the Alexandria Glens since 1969, Alexandria & District Minor Hockey Association and the Alexandria Figure Skating Club...
) in Alexandria.
The Glens won the 2007 EOJBHL Championship, defeating the Gatineau Mustangs in 7 games in the final. This marks the first time a team outside of the Metro Division of EOJBHL has won the Carson Trophy as league champions in over half a decade. This marks the Glens first Junior "B" Championship.
The Glens won the 2008 EOJBHL Championship, defeating the Ottawa West Golden Knights in 6 games in the final. This marks the first time a team the St-Lawrence Division has won the Carson Trophy back to back as league champions. This marks the Glens Second Junior "B" Championship.
The Maxville Mustangs
Maxville Mustangs
The Papineauville Vikings are a Junior ice hockey team based out of Papineauville, Quebec. They play in the National Capital Junior Hockey League.-History:The Maxville Mustangs were founded in 1998...
of the Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League
Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League
The National Capital Junior Hockey League is a Junior ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada, sanctioned by the Ottawa District Hockey Association and Hockey Canada. The league is meant to be an interprovincial league between Ontario and Quebec....
used to play in Maxville.
Demographics
According to the Canada 2006 CensusCanada 2006 Census
The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 16, 2006. The next census following will be the 2011 Census. Canada's total population enumerated by the 2006 census was 31,612,897...
:
- Population: 10,635
- 64% were bilingual
- % Change (2001–2006): +0.4
- Dwellings: 4,553
- Area (km²): 642.40
- Density (persons per km²): 16.6
See also
- Transit Eastern OntarioTransit Eastern OntarioTransit Eastern Ontario is a commuter bus service which operates from communities along the Highway 417 corridor, east of Ottawa in Eastern Ontario, Canada...
operated under the authority of The North Glengarry Prescott Russell (NGPR) Transport Board