Greater Madawaska

Greater Madawaska is an incorporated township in Renfrew County in eastern Ontario, Canada,[1] created on January 1, 2001, through the amalgamation of the Township of Bagot and Blythfield; the Township of Brougham; and the Township of Griffith and Matawatchan.[3] As of 2011, it has a population of 2,518.[2]

Greater Madawaska
Township municipality[1] (lower-tier)
Township of Greater Madawaska
Dacre, on the northern edge of the township
Greater Madawaska
Location of Greater Madawaska in southern Ontario
Coordinates: 45°16′20″N 76°51′32″W[1]
Country Canada
Province Ontario
CountyRenfrew
FormedJanuary 1, 2002 (2002-01-01)
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • MayorBrian Hunt
Area
 • Land1,035.59 km2 (399.84 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total2,518
 • Density2.4/km2 (6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)613, 343
Websitewww.greatermadawaska.com

Geography

The township is composed of the geographic townships of Bagot, Blythfield (also spelled Blithfield), Brougham, Griffith and Matawatchan. The town borders in downstream order Centennial Lake, Black Donald Lake, Norcan Lake and Calabogie Lake, all four on the Madawaska River, and is located in the northern section of the Ottawa River Valley.

Communities

The largest communities in the township are the villages of Calabogie and Griffith. The municipal offices are located in Calabogie. Other communities in the township include Ashdad, Barrett Chute, Barryvale, Black Donald, Camel Chute, Hurds Lake, Lower Dacre, Matawatchan, Mount St. Patrick, Springtown, Spruce Hedge and Wilson.

The ghost towns of Khartum[4][5] and Balvenie[6][7] are also located in the township.

Two fire towers were located in the township in the middle of the 20th century. These were located at Jameison's Mountain north of Griffith (the cupola now sits on the property of the Pembroke MNR office) and at Matawatchan. These were put out of use in 1970 as aerial forest fire fighting techniques took over.

Demographics
Canada census – Greater Madawaska community profile
2016 2011 2006
Population: 2518 (1.3% from 2011) 2485 (-9.7% from 2006) 2751 (20.1% from 2001)
Land area: 1,035.59 km2 (399.84 sq mi) 1,034.33 km2 (399.36 sq mi) 1,011.67 km2 (390.61 sq mi)
Population density: 2.4/km2 (6.2/sq mi) 2.4/km2 (6.2/sq mi) 2.7/km2 (7.0/sq mi)
Median age: 50.7 (M: 50.5, F: 50.8)
Total private dwellings: 2710 2215 2419
Median household income: $52,286
References: 2016[2] 2011[8] 2006[9] earlier[10]

Recreation

The Calabogie Peaks ski resort is located in the township. The Kingston and Pembroke Railway ran through the town, with stations at Ashdad and Calabogie, until it was abandoned in 1986. It has now become a hiking trail, the K&P Rail Trail. The Calabogie Motorsports Park is a racing venue that hosts regional road racing and is the main circuit in the Ottawa metropolitan area.

In film
  • Griffith, Renfrew County
  • The Eagle's Nest Trail near Calabogie Peaks

See also

References
  1. "Greater Madawaska". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
  2. "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 21, 2017. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
  3. Restructured municipalities - Ontario map #5 (Map). Restructuring Maps of Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 2006. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
  4. "Khartum". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  5. Charbonneau, Yvan P. "Khartum". Ghosttowns.com. Atjeu Publishing. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  6. "Balvenie". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  7. Charbonneau, Yvan P. "Balvenie". Ghosttowns.com. Atjeu Publishing. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  8. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  9. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  10. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012.
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