Addington Highlands

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.

Addington Highlands
Township (lower-tier)
Township of Addington Highlands
Denbigh and Denbigh Lake
Addington Highlands
Coordinates: 45°00′N 77°15′W
Country Canada
Province Ontario
CountyLennox and Addington
FormedJanuary 1, 1998
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • ReeveHenry Hogg
 • Governing BodyAddington Highlands Township Council
 • MPScott Reid
 • MPPRandy Hillier
Area
 • 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

History

Addington Highlands was formed in 1998 as an amalgamation of the former townships of Ashby, Denbigh, Effingham, Abinger, Anglesea and Kaladar.

Addington Highlands contains Kaladar Pine Barrens Conservation Reserve and is near Puzzle Lake Provincial Park. 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 population
YearPop.±%
19962,429—    
20012,402−1.1%
20062,512+4.6%
20112,517+0.2%
20162,323−7.7%
[2][3][1]

Parks and recreation
Weslemkoon (centre) and Effingham (lower right) Lakes, popular cottage locations

Addington Highlands contains the majority of Bon Echo Provincial Park.

See also

References
  1. "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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