Wentworth, Quebec

Wentworth is a township municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Argenteuil Regional County Municipality, north-west of Lachute.

Wentworth
Township municipality
Location within Argenteuil RCM
Wentworth
Location in central Quebec
Coordinates: 45°48′N 74°22′W[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionLaurentides
RCMArgenteuil
Settled1830s
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
 • MayorJason Morrison
 • Federal ridingArgenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel
 • Prov. ridingArgenteuil
Area
 • Total94.40 km2 (36.45 sq mi)
 • Land87.69 km2 (33.86 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total533
 • Density6.1/km2 (16/sq mi)
 • Pop 2011-2016
 6.2%
 • Dwellings
788
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J8H 0C7
Area code(s)450 and 579
HighwaysNo major routes
Websitewww.wentworth.ca

Its population centres are Louisa and Dunany.

Geography
Louisa

The township is in the foothills of the Laurentian Mountains, not exceeding 487 meters (1,598 ft) above sea level, with a rocky, sandy, gravelly soil that is not conducive to agriculture. However, much of the land was cleared by early Irish settlers for farming and there remains small pockets of pastures along the Dalesville River, especially in the Glen and around the town center. It is dotted with many lakes, such as Curran, Black, McDougall, Rainbow, and most notably Lake Louisa - the largest lake in the Regional County. These lakes attract many cottage vacationers and fishing enthusiasts.[4][5]

The headwater of the Dalesville River, the largest river in Wentworth, begins at the outlet of Barrows Lake on the western edge of the municipality and meanders for approximately 12 km through the municipality.

History

The Gale and Duberger map of 1795 already shows the Wentworth Township, but it was not officially established until 1809.[4] It is unclear if it is named after a village in York County, England, or that it is a tribute to Sir John Wentworth (1737-1820), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia from 1792 to 1808.[5]

Around 1830, a group of settlers composed of Irish and French Canadians, began clearing the rough land with difficulty. In 1845, the Gore Municipality was established, which included the Gore and Wentworth Townships, but it was abolished two years later. In 1855, the Wentworth Township Municipality was formed.[5]

In 1914, a small portion of the Wentworth and Montcalm Townships separated and formed the Municipality of Lac-des-Seize-Îles,[6] and in 1958, Wentworth lost a large chunk of its territory when the Municipality of Wentworth-Nord separated.[7]

Demographics
Canada census – Wentworth, Quebec community profile
2016 2011
Population: 533 (6.2% from 2011) 502 (3.9% from 2006)
Land area: 87.69 km2 (33.86 sq mi) 87.16 km2 (33.65 sq mi)
Population density: 6.1/km2 (16/sq mi) 5.8/km2 (15/sq mi)
Median age: 56.9 (M: 57.4, F: 56.2) 53.5 (M: 53.9, F: 53.2)
Total private dwellings: 788 754
Median household income: $66,816
References: 2016[8] 2011[9] earlier[10]
Historical census populations – Wentworth, Quebec
YearPop.±%
1986 273—    
1991 329+20.5%
1996 379+15.2%
2001 434+14.5%
2006 483+11.3%
2011 502+3.9%
2016 533+6.2%
Source: Statistics Canada

Mother tongue:[3]

  • English as first language: 47.7%
  • French as first language: 47.7%
  • English and French as first language: 0.9%
  • Other as first language: 2.8%

Education

The Commission scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord operates French-language public schools.[11]

  • École polyvalente Lavigne in Lachute

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates English-language public schools:

See also

References
  1. Reference number 66892 of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (in French)
  2. Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire - Répertoire des municipalités: Wentworth
  3. "(Code 2476035) Census Profile". 2016 census. Statistics Canada. 2017.
  4. "Wentworth (canton)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
  5. "Wentworth (Municipalité de canton)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
  6. "Lac-des-Seize-Îles (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-03-13.
  7. "Wentworth-Nord (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
  8. "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 21, 2017. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  9. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  10. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012.
  11. "Trouver une école ou un centre." Commission scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord. Retrieved on September 24, 2017. For attendance boundary information, click "Par bassin d'école"
  12. "LAURENTIAN ELEMENTARY ZONE." Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Retrieved on September 16, 2017.
  13. "LAURENTIAN REGIONAL HS ZONE." Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Retrieved on September 4, 2017.
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