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{{Infobox settlement |
{{Infobox settlement |
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| name = West Elgin |
| name = West Elgin |
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| leader_title = Mayor |
| leader_title = Mayor |
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| leader_name = Richard Leatham |
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| leader_title1 = Federal riding |
| leader_title1 = Federal riding |
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| leader_name1 = [[Elgin—Middlesex—London]] |
| leader_name1 = [[Elgin—Middlesex—London (federal electoral district)|Elgin—Middlesex—London]] |
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| leader_title2 = Prov. riding |
| leader_title2 = Prov. riding |
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| leader_name2 = [[Elgin—Middlesex—London (provincial electoral district)|Elgin—Middlesex—London]] |
| leader_name2 = [[Elgin—Middlesex—London (provincial electoral district)|Elgin—Middlesex—London]] |
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| population_as_of = 2016 |
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| population_footnotes = <ref name="census2016">{{cite web |title=Census Profile, 2016 Census: |
| population_footnotes = <ref name="census2016">{{cite web |title=Census Profile, 2016 Census: West Elgin, Municipality |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3534042&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=west%20elgin&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&TABID=1 |publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] |access-date=June 11, 2019}}</ref> |
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| population_total = 4995 |
| population_total = 4995 |
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| population_density_km2= 15.5 |
| population_density_km2= 15.5 |
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==Communities== |
==Communities== |
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The two main population centres within the township are Rodney and West Lorne. Additionally, it also includes the smaller communities of Churchville, Clachan, Crinan, Eagle, Kintyre, New Glasgow, Port Glasgow and Twin Valleys. |
The two main population centres within the township are Rodney and West Lorne. Additionally, it also includes the smaller communities of Churchville, Clachan, Ferndell, Crinan, Eagle, Kintyre, New Glasgow, Port Glasgow and Twin Valleys. |
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In 1994, Aldborough and Rodney amalgamated to form an expanded Township of Aldborough. In 1998, Aldborough amalgamated with West Lorne to form West Elgin. |
In 1994, Aldborough and Rodney amalgamated to form an expanded Township of Aldborough. In 1998, Aldborough amalgamated with West Lorne to form West Elgin. |
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==Climate== |
==Climate== |
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| archive-date = August 28, 2019 |
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| url = http://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/results_1981_2010_e.html?searchType=stnProv&lstProvince=ON&txtCentralLatMin=0&txtCentralLatSec=0&txtCentralLongMin=0&txtCentralLongSec=0&stnID=4656&dispBack=0 |
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| title = New Glasgow, Ontario |
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| work = Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010 |
| work = Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010 |
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| publisher = Environment Canada |
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In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], West Elgin had a population of {{val|5060|fmt=commas}} living in {{val|2103|fmt=commas}} of its {{val|2221|fmt=commas}} total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:5060-4995}}|4995|1}} from its 2016 population of {{val|4995|fmt=commas}}. With a land area of {{convert|322.09|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|5060|322.09|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000203&geocode=A000235 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=March 31, 2022}}</ref> |
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|[[Canada 2016 Census|2016]]|4,995 |
|[[Canada 2016 Census|2016]]|4,995 |
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Prior to amalgamation (1998): |
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* Population total in 1996: 5,573 |
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** Aldborough (township): 4,042 |
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** West Lorne (village): 1,531 |
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* Population in 1991: |
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** Aldborough (township): 3,889 |
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** West Lorne (village): 1,477 |
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==Infrastructure== |
==Infrastructure== |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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*[[Bo Horvat]], |
*[[Bo Horvat]], centre for the [[New York Islanders]] and former captain of the [[Vancouver Canucks]] |
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*[[Travis Konecny]], centre for the [[Philadelphia Flyers]] |
*[[Travis Konecny]], centre for the [[Philadelphia Flyers]] |
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[[Justin Azevedo]], player for |
*[[Justin Azevedo]], hockey player for Ak Bars Kazan (KHL) |
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* Mike Travis , Producer and music engineer |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of townships in Ontario]] |
*[[List of townships in Ontario]] |
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*[[West Lorne Baptist Church]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{Official website|http://www.westelgin.net}} |
*{{Official website|http://www.westelgin.net}} |
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*[http://www.elgintourist.com/westelgin/ The St.Thomas - Elgin Tourist Association - West Elgin] |
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*[http://www.westlornelakers.ca West Lorne Lakers Junior Hockey Club] |
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*[http://www.westernelginexperience.com Western Elgin Experience] |
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*[http://www.thechronicle-online.com West Elgin Chronicle] |
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[[Category:Township municipalities in Ontario]] |
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[[Category:Lower-tier municipalities in Ontario]] |
[[Category:Lower-tier municipalities in Ontario]] |
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[[Category:Municipalities in Elgin County]] |
[[Category:Municipalities in Elgin County]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:05, 20 March 2024
West Elgin | |
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| Municipality of West Elgin | |
 Municipal office & fire station in Rodney | |
  West Elgin Location in southern Ontario | |
| Coordinates: 42°35′N 81°40′W / 42.583°N 81.667°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Elgin |
| Formed | January 1, 1998 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Richard Leatham |
| • Federal riding | Elgin—Middlesex—London |
| • Prov. riding | Elgin—Middlesex—London |
| Area | |
| • Land | 322.48 km2 (124.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,995 |
| • Density | 15.5/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code | N0L |
| Area code(s) | 519 and 226 |
| Website | www |
West Elgin is a municipality in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. The township was created on January 1, 1998, through the amalgamation of the former township of Aldborough with the village of West Lorne.
Communities[edit]
The two main population centres within the township are Rodney and West Lorne. Additionally, it also includes the smaller communities of Churchville, Clachan, Ferndell, Crinan, Eagle, Kintyre, New Glasgow, Port Glasgow and Twin Valleys.
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Rodney -
West Lorne -
Clachan
History[edit]
The original township of Aldborough was named in 1792 after Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England.
The community of Rodney was originally named Stewart's Mills after the owner of the first sawmill in the community. From 1840 to 1865, it was called Centreville due to its central location at the intersection of Furnival Road and 7th Concession (now Downie Line). In 1865, the community was renamed Rodney after British naval officer George Brydges Rodney. The centre of the village was relocated three kilometres to the south when the Canada Southern Railway was built in the area in 1872.
The community of West Lorne also had its origins the Canada Southern Railway. Originally named Bismarck after the German chancellor, the community was renamed West Clayton, Dutton, Lorne and finally West Lorne. The name came from the Lorne Mills on the south side of the railway, themselves named for John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne. The station itself was renamed West Lorne in 1907 to avoid confusion with a community named Bismarck in Lincoln County.
The villages of Rodney and West Lorne were incorporated as municipalities in 1907 and 1908 respectively, and separated from the township. Subsequently, Aldborough remained a mainly rural municipality.
In 1994, Aldborough and Rodney amalgamated to form an expanded Township of Aldborough. In 1998, Aldborough amalgamated with West Lorne to form West Elgin.
Climate[edit]
| Climate data for West Elgin, Ontario (Port Glasgow) 1981–2010 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 15.6 (60.1) |
17.0 (62.6) |
24.0 (75.2) |
28.5 (83.3) |
32.8 (91.0) |
39.0 (102.2) |
36.0 (96.8) |
36.0 (96.8) |
32.2 (90.0) |
27.8 (82.0) |
22.2 (72.0) |
18.0 (64.4) |
39.0 (102.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −0.9 (30.4) |
0.4 (32.7) |
4.9 (40.8) |
11.7 (53.1) |
18.0 (64.4) |
23.4 (74.1) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.2 (77.4) |
21.4 (70.5) |
14.9 (58.8) |
8.4 (47.1) |
2.1 (35.8) |
13.0 (55.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −4.4 (24.1) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
0.9 (33.6) |
7.0 (44.6) |
13.2 (55.8) |
18.6 (65.5) |
21.2 (70.2) |
20.3 (68.5) |
16.6 (61.9) |
10.5 (50.9) |
4.8 (40.6) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
8.7 (47.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −7.8 (18.0) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
2.3 (36.1) |
8.2 (46.8) |
13.7 (56.7) |
16.3 (61.3) |
15.4 (59.7) |
11.8 (53.2) |
6.1 (43.0) |
1.3 (34.3) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
4.4 (39.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −29.0 (−20.2) |
−26.0 (−14.8) |
−24.0 (−11.2) |
−12.8 (9.0) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
5.0 (41.0) |
2.0 (35.6) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−16.7 (1.9) |
−24.0 (−11.2) |
−29.0 (−20.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 58.2 (2.29) |
53.2 (2.09) |
63.7 (2.51) |
87.3 (3.44) |
88.4 (3.48) |
88.3 (3.48) |
86.7 (3.41) |
90.8 (3.57) |
95.6 (3.76) |
77.5 (3.05) |
90.0 (3.54) |
72.6 (2.86) |
952.3 (37.49) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 33.0 (1.30) |
36.6 (1.44) |
50.2 (1.98) |
82.7 (3.26) |
88.4 (3.48) |
88.3 (3.48) |
86.7 (3.41) |
90.8 (3.57) |
95.6 (3.76) |
77.1 (3.04) |
86.0 (3.39) |
55.5 (2.19) |
871.1 (34.30) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 25.1 (9.9) |
16.6 (6.5) |
13.5 (5.3) |
4.5 (1.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (0.2) |
4.0 (1.6) |
17.1 (6.7) |
81.2 (32.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 11.6 | 9.1 | 11.1 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 10.9 | 12.0 | 11.8 | 130.6 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 4.7 | 4.6 | 7.7 | 11.2 | 12.3 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 10.9 | 11.1 | 7.4 | 109.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 7.4 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.12 | 1.3 | 5.5 | 24.8 |
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Demographics[edit]
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, West Elgin had a population of 5,060 living in 2,103 of its 2,221 total private dwellings, a change of 1.3% from its 2016 population of 4,995. With a land area of 322.09 km2 (124.36 sq mi), it had a population density of 15.7/km2 (40.7/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
| 2016 | 2011 | |
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| Population | 4,995 (-3.1% from 2011) | 5,157 (-3.6% from 2006) |
| Land area | 322.48 km2 (124.51 sq mi) | 322.52 km2 (124.53 sq mi) |
| Population density | 15.5/km2 (40/sq mi) | 16.0/km2 (41/sq mi) |
| Median age | 48.7 (M: 48.9, F: 48.6) | 46.5 (M: 46.2, F: 46.9) |
| Private dwellings | 2,221 (total) | 2,233 (total) |
| Median household income | $59,008 |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1996 | 5,573 | — |
| 2001 | 5,464 | −2.0% |
| 2006 | 5,349 | −2.1% |
| 2011 | 5,157 | −3.6% |
| 2016 | 4,995 | −3.1% |
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Infrastructure[edit]
West Lorne is home to western Elgin County's only high school, West Elgin Secondary School.
West Elgin Secondary school draws in students from West Elgin as well as Middlesex County. The school's mascot is a wildcat and their official colours are white and purple.[10]
West Lorne is linked by Elgin County Road 76 to the 401, a major arterial highway link in Ontario affording easy access to Windsor, Chatham, St. Thomas, London, Brantford, Toronto, and many other places.
Local agriculture includes dairy farming, mixed farming, fruit growing and a sizeable tobacco industry. The town of West Lorne was greatly influenced by the railroad that crossed through the heart of the village. The railroad provided jobs for the first residents of the area. There is also some light manufacturing in the town.
Notable attractions[edit]
- Ontario has had some historical claimants, by towns, for the smallest jailhouse in the province. These have included: Tweed, Coboconk and Creemore. However, the jailhouse in Rodney has proven to be smaller than all three, measuring in at 4.5 metres by 5.4 metres. Today, it serves as a part-time tourist information centre. Other villages in Ontario with similar jailhouse dimensions include Port Dalhousie, Providence Bay, and the ghost town of Berens River and Ray.
Notable people[edit]
- Bo Horvat, centre for the New York Islanders and former captain of the Vancouver Canucks
- Travis Konecny, centre for the Philadelphia Flyers
- Justin Azevedo, hockey player for Ak Bars Kazan (KHL)
- Mike Travis , Producer and music engineer
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census: West Elgin, Municipality". Statistics Canada. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- ^ "New Glasgow, Ontario". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment Canada. Archived from the original on August 28, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
- ^ "West Elgin, Ontario (Code 3534042) and Elgin, Ontario (Code 3534) (table)". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-07-16.
- ^ Thames Valley District School Board. Tvdsb.ca. Retrieved on 2013-10-05.
External links[edit]
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