2013 Community Profile - Township of North Frontenac

2013
Community Profile
Township of North Frontenac
3/28/2013
Table of Contents
North Frontenac: An Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
Municipal Vision ................................................................................................................... 3
Economic Overview ................................................................................................................... 5
Current .................................................................................................................................. 5
Growth Projections .............................................................................................................. 5
Economic Development ............................................................................................................. 5
Strategies .............................................................................................................................. 5
Economic Development Services Overview ....................................................................... 6
Testimonials ......................................................................................................................... 7
Investment ................................................................................................................................. 9
Tax Rates .............................................................................................................................. 9
Demographic Profile .................................................................................................................. 9
Quality of Life ............................................................................................................................11
Education Profile .......................................................................................................................13
Labour Force Profile .................................................................................................................13
Farming in North Frontenac ...............................................................................................15
Real Estate Profile ....................................................................................................................16
Residential ...........................................................................................................................17
Services Profile .........................................................................................................................17
Business Profile ........................................................................................................................19
Community Groups ...................................................................................................................19
Contact Information ...................................................................................................................20
North Frontenac Community Profile
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North Frontenac: An Introduction
North Frontenac is in the heart of Eastern Ontario‟s cottage country. Cottages and campsites
dot the shores of the Township‟s many clean lakes. Located entirely on the Canadian Shield,
the landscape can often be rough and unpredictable, but at the same time provide for scenic
backdrops and vistas. The two-lane roads take you through small hamlets and villages, through
valleys and forests, around lakes, and over mountains. The spectacular Mazinaw Cliffs
overlooking Mazinaw Lake in Bon Echo Provincial park feature over 260 native pictographs that
are a huge recreational attraction. Also, the Mazinaw Cliffs are as high as the lake is deep.
There is an assortment of residential living options in North Frontenac. People choose to live in
the small hamlet areas of the Township, along private roads in the backcountry, or on the
shores of the hundreds of water bodies. Also, a large number choose to live in North Frontenac
on a seasonal basis, spending weekends and holidays in the Township.
The natural beauty of the North Frontenac is what most residents love about the area. The
residents, both permanent and seasonal, enjoy active lifestyles and a wide variety of outdoor
activities. In the summer many people spend their time on the large network of trails, hiking and
off-roading with ATVs. But equally as entertaining and possibly even more popular, is partaking
in activities like swimming, boating, fishing, waterskiing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking and
wilderness camping. Hunting season is enjoyed Township-wide by both residents and visitors.
The winter season is also enjoyed by residents, and significant snowfalls blanket the landscape,
replacing the scenery of North Frontenac with an alternatively beautiful appearance. Residents
commonly enjoy snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross country skiing the large expanse of
trails, and continue to fish through the ice on the frozen lakes scattered with fishing huts.
The Township of North Frontenac covers 1,164.73 square km of rugged, natural landscape at
the northern-most portion of Frontenac County. It has a permanent resident population of
slightly over 1,840 people; however the area is visited by approximately 5,000 seasonal
residents each year. The low year-round population density has created less development
pressure than that felt elsewhere in Eastern Ontario. Crown land comprises a large portion of
the Township and hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities are popular with residents and
create a strong draw for visitors. The North Frontenac Crown Land Stewardship Program
(CLSP) governs the management, operations and maintenance of the North Frontenac Park
Lands. The CLSP is an innovative collaboration between the Township of North Frontenac and
the Ministry of Natural Resources. The mission of the CLSP is to “provide resource stewardship
and maintenance of the Crown Lands and provide a model of influence and public awareness
for the necessity to conserve and preserve our natural resources.”
Primary industries include construction trades, logging and tourism, with supporting retail, public
service and education sectors.
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Municipal Vision
The Township of North Frontenac envisions a future with a stable population demographic. The
area‟s growth is largely due to retirees moving to lakeshore dwellings. An economically
sustainable vision for North Frontenac includes further development of the tourism sector,
particularly eco-tourism and possibly astral-tourism, and is looking toward future infrastructure
renewals accompanied by the integration of renewable energy systems. The provision of basic
retail and business opportunities will allow residents to fulfill their needs with fewer excursions to
other places.
The Township of North Frontenac‟s Official Plan (OP) was adopted in February 2012 by Council
and is currently awaiting approval from the Province of Ontario. The planning period for the OP
is intended to be approximately 20 years (2001-2021). As set out in Section 2.0 of the North
Frontenac OP, the purpose of the Plan is to:
“…guide and direct future growth in a logical and orderly manner, to protect existing
development from the adverse effects, which may arise from incompatible development, and to
help avoid the errors of the past so as to ensure a healthy growth, which will benefit all residents
of the Township.”
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Economic Overview
Current
Like many small, rural areas in Ontario and throughout Canada, the Township of North
Frontenac is weathering the global recession, which has slowed population growth and
commercial and industrial development.
Looking to the future and a stronger population base, the Township is focusing on attracting and
retaining skilled young people by promoting employment opportunities specifically targeted at
that skill-set and demographic. Coupled with advances in the availability and affordability of
high-speed internet, opportunities for retraining could allow those aging members of the
workforce to gain meaningful employment in the knowledge-based economy.
Growth Projections
Eastern Ontario as a whole is expected to have lower population growth than the rest of the
province. The issues associated with an aging population will continue for the foreseeable
future, with associated demographic challenges.
North Frontenac‟s Official Plan provides for a population growth rate of 1.2% per annum over
the next 10 to 20 years for permanent residents and 1.3% per annum for seasonal residents
based on a 10 year average growth rate between 1991 and 2001. With respect to housing, it is
an objective of the OP to provide for a range of housing types, which meet the existing, and
future needs of a largely rural population.1
Economic Development
Strategies
Future economic growth potential within the Township is largely centred on tourism including
eco-tourism, destination travel, and small business development (examples: arts,
telecommuting information industries). Township Council recognizes that home based business
are an important component of the economic base of the community and are the genesis of job
creation and the provision of goods and services to local and regional markets. Home based
businesses are encouraged as a means to providing local services, to providing an incubator for
new businesses and as a means to providing more specialized services to a broader clientele.
1
Watson & Associates Economic Ltd. – Population, Housing, and Employment Projections for the Frontenacs –
April 20, 2011
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Economic Development Services Overview
North Frontenac Economic Development Task Force is made up of dedicated community
members and two appointed member of council, and operate with staff support. The task force
is working to establish an investment-readiness portfolio for the Township.
Initiatives:
One project currently underway is the development of the Dark Skies
initiative, which is promoting astral tourism opportunities arising from low
levels of light pollution found in the Township.
The Township is supporting the Land O‟ Lakes Tourist Association in
promoting the lakes of the region for a prominent television show called “Fish
TV”.
The Economic Development Task Force is also assessing options for
promoting Highways 509 and 506 as a tourist route called Four Seasons
Scenic Route.
High speed internet has been a focus in North Frontenac over the last
decade and more towers are being installed expanding fibre-optics and
offering better cell coverage.
A proposed new provincial park is to be located in the Township with
expectations of more economic activity.
An economic development page has been added to the Township website
and the Task Force continues to develop initiatives to encourage growth.
Manager of Community Development: 613-479-2231 ext. 233
The County of Frontenac Economic Development office is located at the County‟s
Administration Building at 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0. Here, statistics of
the County and the region can be obtained as well as funding for community projects.
Manager of Economic Sustainability: 613-548-9400 ext 330.
The Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (FCFDC) is a private, non-profit
corporation, run by a volunteer board of directors and is funded by Industry Canada. Their
mission is to stimulate community and economic development throughout the Frontenacs. The
FCFDC Office is located in Harrowsmith: 613-372-1414.
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Testimonials
Why I live here in North Frontenac…..
“I live in North Frontenac because the Township is surrounded by pure natural
environment: forest, freshwater lakes and river and beautiful forest landscape, all these
have made a safe and healthy place to live in. The most important is the social and
cultural harmony among different communities. People are positive, friendly and helpful.”
– Cheryl Klatt, Resident
Why our business is located in North Frontenac….
“It might seem strange to operate a small manufacturing business in the remote woods of
North Frontenac Township, but the fact is that it’s NOT remote. My product is high-end
wood windows and doors, most of which goes to urban customers who are at least 100
kilometers distant. Started 35 years ago because I’d moved here, and remaining here
because it’s so gorgeous and peaceful.
The market surrounding us is unparalleled – probably 30 million people within a 12 hour
drive, ten million within a five hour drive, the nation’s capital a mere 90 minutes away.
The road network is nearly empty of traffic and well maintained year-round. Skilled trades
are not plentiful, but the population is steady, and a trained person will stay at a decent
job. Supplies are easily available; the advent of daily courier runs, tractor-trailer deliveries
of lumber to my door, and a glass supplier near Ottawa has made life much easier over
the years. The internet has made complex discussion with customers quite independent
of geography.
Zoning in this township allows small scale commercial and industrial development in most
areas that are not near lakes or wetlands. Land is relatively inexpensive because Eastern
Ontario is still relatively economically behind Southern Ontario. Taxes are reasonable,
and three-phase electrical service is available along most major roads.
– John Inglis, Lothlorien Woodworking
Why I play in North Frontenac…..
“The North Frontenac Parklands contain some of the best crown land camping Ontario
has to offer. The terrain varies from wetlands to granite cliffs so you will never get tired of
the view. You are never far from civilization, yet this area remains wild enough to give
you that feeling of solitude. If you are looking for a wilderness camping experience then
look no further than the North Frontenac Parklands.”
– John Paul Tedesco
“I live a semi-urban lifestyle. I work in Ottawa and live on the outskirts of Kemptville. It is
a practical way to subsist in our society, but it is not enough to sate my soul. For that, I
also need a connection with nature and the natural world. To fill my cup, I play in North
Frontenac.
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North Frontenac Park Lands are easily within my reach. The campsites are unlike the
congested encampments that are offered in private campgrounds or in Ontario's
Provincial Parks. A typical campsite has a thunderbox, a campfire pit, and maybe a
makeshift table that someone has constructed. That is perfect for me.
The rules are basic and easy to follow. By showing respect for the land and for the other
people who visit the trails, camps, and waterways of North Frontenac, I can enjoy
camping my way, unfettered by the pressures of society, and within the embrace of
nature.
A visit to North Frontenac Parks Lands allows me to untangle a week of stress, and to
listen to the call of a loon. I can take a few dips in a lake, paddle my canoe, hike down a
trail, explore the inner tracks and lakes, even ride my ATV on the roads and trails.
I have seen moose and bears up close, water snakes, snapping turtles, mergansers,
loons, and a fox. I often hear the call of the barred owl and other creatures of the night.
For all of this, and more, I play in North Frontenac.”
– Brian Day, Kemptville, Ontario
“I love the hills and ravines, streams and lakes, bears and ermine and much more wildlife.
Bringing your camera with you to North Frontenac is a must! I have captured many
memories and some awesome pictures in North Frontenac and look forward to making
more.”
– Michael Higgins, Ottawa Ontario
Why I work in North Frontenac….
I choose to work in North Frontenac because of the serene surroundings, natural beauty,
and peacefulness of the area. I also feel that members of the community are like a
second family because of their compassion and genuine nature. North Frontenac is a
welcoming community that encourages and supports all of its residents.
– Amber Lemke, Resident
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Investment
Tax Rates
Assessment Class
Commercial
Commercial (Excess Land)
Commercial (Vacant Land)
Farmlands
Industrial
Industrial (Vacant Land)
Residential/Farm
Managed forest
Municipal
0.00689446
0.00482612
0.00482612
0.00172362
0.00689446
0.00448140
0.00689446
0.00172362
County
0.00193135
0.00135194
0.00135194
0.00048284
0.00193135
0.00125538
0.00193135
0.00048284
Education
0.01490000
0.01043000
0.01043000
0.00055250
0.01590000
0.01033500
0.00221000
0.00055250
Total
0.02372581
0.01660806
0.01660806
0.00275895
0.02472581
0.01607178
0.01103581
0.00275895
Demographic Profile
North Frontenac Age Distribution, 2011 Source: Statistics Canada.
2001
Total all
persons
0-4
5-14
15-19
20-24
25-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85 years and
over
Median age of
population
% of
population
aged 15 and
over
2006
2011
Total
Male
Female
Total
Male
Female
Total
Male
Female
1800
915
885
1900
965
940
1840
950
890
50
175
90
45
345
235
365
350
110
30
25
100
55
25
180
115
175
185
55
10
20
80
40
20
165
120
190
170
55
25
65
130
85
70
320
280
425
345
145
35
35
80
50
30
165
135
210
175
60
10
35
55
40
40
150
135
215
160
85
25
50
120
65
40
145
295
420
350
215
35
30
70
35
20
75
145
220
180
110
10
20
45
30
20
65
160
200
165
100
25
53.5
52.5
54.5
54.9
53.5
55.9
57.6
57.1
58.2
87.5
86.9
88.1
89.5
89.1
91.0
91.3
90.2
92.4
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North Frontenac Age Distribution, 2011 Source: Statistics Canada.
North Frontenac Family Composition, 2001-2011. Source: Statistics Canada.
2001
2006
2011
Percent
Percent
change 2006- change 20012011
2011
Total
population
Total
population 15
years and over
Never legally
married (single)
1,801
1,904
1,842
-3.3
-2.3
1,580
1,710
1,682
-1.6
6.5
290
325
225
-30.8
-22.4
Legally married
(and not
separated)
Separated, but
still legally
married
Divorced
990
1,040
130
-1.4
3.5
40
50
55
10.0
37.5
115
130
90
-30.8
-21.7
Widowed
140
155
155
0.0
10.7
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North Frontenac Household Composition, 2001-2011. Source: Statistics Canada
Total private households*
Households containing a couple with
children
Households containing a couple without
children
One-person households
Average household size
Year
North Frontenac
2001
810
2006
870
2011
905
2001
135
2006
185
2011
135
2001
380
2006
400
2011
415
2001
230
2006
225
2011
285
2001
-
2006
2.2
2011
2.0
*Including seasonal dwellings, there are 2,823 total private dwellings in North Frontenac.
Quality of Life
Centrally located in the heart of Eastern Ontario, residents of North Frontenac enjoy all of the
advantages of rural living in one of the most beautiful parts of the province, yet benefit from the
region‟s proximity to a number of major urban markets (Kingston, Ottawa and GTA).
There are numerous recreational opportunities in North Frontenac. Year-round outdoor activities
include boating, camping, swimming, fishing, water sports, ATVing and nature watching in the
summer, and skiing, skating, ice-fishing and snowmobiling in the winter. Bon Echo Provincial
Park and the North Frontenac Parklands both provide excellent opportunities to get out and
experience the great outdoors. Community events and clubs exist that tailor activities to various
age and interest groups, including things like a kids pioneer club and the Land O‟ Lakes Garden
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Club. There are five community halls available for public and private events year-round. They
are exceptional venues for any and all events and rental information can be obtained from the
Township website: http://www.northfrontenac.com/residents-recfacilities.html
Weather data for the area follows the general pattern of hot summers and cold, snowy winters
found in Eastern Ontario. Average annual temperatures range from -13.7 °C to a high of 26.1
°C, though individual temperatures do range down into the -30s °C and up into the mid to high
30s °C. Annual average rainfall is 790 mm, annual average snowfall is 201 cm. Another
interesting piece of data is the average snow depth from December 1 through March 31, at 31
cm; or 36 cm for the period Jan 1 through March 31.
The natural beauty of the area provides inspiration for a number of local artists in a variety of
mediums. Friends of Bon Echo host an annual Bon Echo Art Exhibition and Sale at Bon Echo
Provincial Park and each fall there is a Cloyne Studio Tour where visitors can purchase from
many artists and get a glimpse into their workshops. On a more historical front, the Cloyne
Pioneer Museum educates visitors about life in the area since European settlement. Other
historical archives can be found at the Plevna Library and are provided by the Clar-Mill
Community Archives. Many community activities and events are enjoyed at the Clar-Mill
Community Centre.
North Frontenac is quite simply Eastern Ontario‟s best recreational backcountry experience.
Discover breathtaking beauty, witness undisturbed nature, explore timeless terrain and enjoy
quiet solitude and tranquility and dark sky viewing.
North Frontenac Park Lands is a collection of 184 backcountry campsites nestled along the
shores of 12 lakes atop the Madawaska highlands and Mississippi Valley watershed.
Carved from the Precambrian Granite of the Canadian Shield, North Frontenac Park lands were
two and a half billion years in the making, residing entirely on Crown land it remains one of the
most pristine natural environments in the province.
The well-known annual Blue Skies Music Festival can be discovered in the southern boundaries
of the Township. This weekend-long event is always well attended and runs an associated fiveday summer arts day camp for youths 7-13 years old. Retail services exist in the area as
follows: grocery, produce and convenience; arts, craft and gift shops; building and hardware and
computer sales and service. Other services offered in the area are provided by licensed
contractors, builders, plumbers, mechanics and lawyers.
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Education Profile
Clarendon Central Public School is the educational facility in North Frontenac and provides
kindergarten to grade eight educations. To enter grade nine, students attend a new high-school
in Sharbot Lake, Central Frontenac Township, or North Addington Education Center in
neighbouring Addington Highlands Township. North Addington Education Center is a
kindergarten to grade 12 facility located in Cloyne. French immersion programs are offered at
the St. James Major Catholic School in Sharbot Lake.
The nearest adult training provider is Northern Connections Adult Learning Center, located in
Sharbot Lake, in Central Frontenac Township and in Northbrook, in Addington Highlands
Township, a 40 minutes drive.
Labour Force Profile
Industry List North Frontenac, Employees + Self-Employed, 2011 – 2012
Description
Public administration
Retail trade
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Accommodation and food services
Construction
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Transportation and warehousing
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and
remediation services
Unclassified
Professional, scientific and technical services
Real estate and rental and leasing
Finance and insurance
Wholesale trade
Utilities
Management of companies and enterprises
Information and cultural industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Total
Source: Employees & Self-Employed - EMSI 2012.4 BETA
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Jobs
2012
Jobs
Change
110
77
58
48
45
38
28
24
23
18
16
113
79
60
47
47
39
28
25
24
19
16
3
2
2
(1)
2
1
0
1
1
1
0
13
13
0
<10
<10
<10
0
0
0
0
0
0
515
<10
<10
<10
0
0
0
0
0
0
527
---0
0
0
0
0
0
12
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Occupation List North Frontenac, Employees + Self Employed, 2011 – 2012
Description
Managers in retail trade, food and accommodation services
Construction trades
Sales and service occupations, n.e.c.
Teachers and professors
Clerical occupations
Other managers, n.e.c.
Transportation equipment operators and related workers,
excluding labourers
Trades helpers, construction and transportation labourers
and related occupations
Retail salespersons and sales clerks
Professional occupations in art and culture
Occupations in protective services
Contractors and supervisors in trades and transportation
Technical occupations related to natural and applied
sciences
Child care and home support workers
Occupations unique to forestry operations, mining, oil and
gas extraction and fishing, excluding labourers
Mechanics
Occupations unique to agriculture, excluding labourers
Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences
Cashiers
Heavy equipment and crane operators, including drillers
Finance and insurance administration occupations
Machine operators in manufacturing
Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
Wholesale, technical, insurance, real estate sales
specialists, and retail, wholesale and grain buyers
Nurse supervisors and registered nurses
Unclassified
Primary production labourers
Judges, lawyers, psychologists, social workers, ministers of
religion, and policy and program officers
Professional occupations in business and finance
Sales and service supervisors
Chefs and cooks
Administrative and regulatory occupations
Technical and related occupations in health
Occupations in food and beverage service
Paralegals, social services workers and occupations in
education and religion, n.e.c.
Specialist managers
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2011
Jobs
55
34
34
29
22
21
2012
Jobs
54
36
34
29
23
22
19
20
1
19
20
1
17
15
14
14
18
15
14
14
1
0
0
0
14
14
0
14
14
0
14
13
(1)
12
13
11
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
13
13
11
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
1
0
0
------
<10
<10
--
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
----
<10
<10
--
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
-------
<10
<10
--
<10
<10
--
Change
(1)
2
0
0
1
1
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Description
Occupations in travel and accommodation, including
attendants in recreation and sport
Supervisors in manufacturing
Assisting occupations in support of health services
Senior management occupations
Other trades, n.e.c.
Assemblers in manufacturing
Secretaries
Clerical supervisors
Machinists, metal forming, shaping and erecting occupations
Stationary engineers, power station operators and electrical
trades and telecommunications occupations
Professional occupations in health
Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities
Total
Source: Employees & Self-Employed - EMSI 2012.4 BETA
2011
Jobs
2012
Jobs
Change
<10
<10
--
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
<10
---------
<10
<10
--
<10
<10
515
<10
<10
527
--12
The data in the tables above are offered to the reader as best reported information available
through the Ministry of Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Farming in North Frontenac
Total number of operators
Average age of operators
Total number of farms
Total area of farms
Total farm capital
Year
North Frontenac
2001
30
2011
25
2001
54.4
2011
56.9
2001
21
2011
19
2001
3,053
2011
2,548
2001
4,088,623
2011
5,785,000
North Frontenac Agricultural Statistics, 2001-2011. Source: Statistics Canada.
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Real Estate Profile
Residential coupled with Commercial
303 - Residence with a commercial unit
363 - Housekeeping cottages - no American plan
364 - Housekeeping cottages - less than 50% American plan
383 - Bed and Breakfast establishment
Commercial
3
25
3
1
400 - Small office building, generally single tenant or owner-occupied under 7,500
square feet
405 - Office use converted from house
1
2
408 - Freestanding Beer Store or LCBO - not associated with power or shopping centre
410 - Retail – one storey, generally under 10,000 square feet
420 - Automotive fuel station with or without service facilities
1
5
2
421 - Specialty automotive shop/auto repair/collision service/car or truck wash
441 - Tavern/public house/small hotel
451 - Seasonal motel
460 - Resort hotel
462 - Country inns & small inns
471 - Retail or office with residential unit(s) above or behind - less than 10,000 square
feet gross building area (GBA), street or onsite parking, with six or less apartments,
older downtown core
3
2
1
2
1
486 - Campground
490 - Golf course
492 - Marina - located on waterfront - defined as a commercial facility for the
maintenance, storage, service and/or sale of watercraft
495 - Communication towers - with or without secondary communication structures
496 - Communication buildings
Residential/commercial mixed
There are approximately 40 properties with a „tourism commercial‟ zoning designation.
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14
2
1
2
4
32
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Residential
The residential housing composition of North Frontenac is primarily detached, single family
dwellings.
Year
North Frontenac
Total private dwellings occupied by usual (permanent)
residents*
2001
810
2006
870
2011
905
Owned
2001
95.0%
2006
90.0%
2011
n/a
Rented
2001
5.0%
2006
10.0%
2011
n/a
Single detached house
2006
835 (96.0%)
2011
885 (97.8%)
Semi-detached house
2006
0 (0%)
2011
5 (0.6%)
Row houses
2006
0 (0%)
2011
5 (0.6%)
North Frontenac Housing Types, 2001-20011. Source: Statistics Canada.
*Including seasonal dwellings, there are 2,823 total private dwellings in North Frontenac.
Services Profile
Sewage Treatment: In North Frontenac, buildings are primarily residential and employ
independent septic systems.
Water: Water provision is individually well-based.
Roads: The main arterial roads are Highways 506 and 509, Ardoch Road and Highway 41,
which originates in Lennox and Addington County, and enters North Frontenac along its
western-most boundary. There are also many year-round service roads.
Transportation: for general mobility the population is car-dependant. Public transit is provided
by Northern Frontenac Community Service‟s Rural Routes program.
Waste disposal and Recycling: These activities are done on an individual basis by residents
who take their waste and recycling to one of two transfer stations or five waste sites. There is
also an option to have pick-up by a private contractor. The Township encourages and promotes
recycling by offering a credit for recycling towards waste disposal fees.
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There are also three Household Hazardous Waste depots and one site for the specific disposal
of electronic waste. Currently, approximately 33% of waste in the Township is being diverted
from landfill. A clear bag initiative for residents helps to identify items for recycling before they
can be thrown away. Single-use battery deposits are also available in numerous locations
throughout the Township. The majority of large item recyclables, such as tires, scrap, metal or
white goods, are accepted free of charge.
Library: Two sites comprise the public library system administered by the Kingston Frontenac
Public Library (KFPL); one in Cloyne and the other in Plevna. Both sites offer internet access in
addition to other resources. Recent closure of the Ompah branch by the KEPL has led to the
formation of the Ompah Library Uses Group, a community volunteer organization, that has
undertaken operations to keep the site open.
Electricity Rates: Current residential electricity rates are as follows: 7.4 cents per kWh for the
first 1,000 kWh, 8.7 cents per kWh for any additional uses.
Hydro One delivery rates in North Frontenac vary depending on the consumer rate classification
and the community to which electricity is being delivered. See delivery rates for the following
rate
classifications:
Residential,
Seasonal,
Farm,
and
Small
Business
at:
http://www.hydroone.com/RegulatoryAffairs/RatesPrices/Pages/default.aspx.
Police: Police coverage is provided by the Ontario Provincial Police. The closest stations are
located in Kaladar and Sharbot Lake.
Fire Response: Emergency fire response in North Frontenac is staffed by volunteers, based
out of four fire halls. Three are located directly in the Township, including one in Snow Road
Station, Ompah and on Highway 506, just south of Plevna. The fourth station is located on
Highway 41 in Cloyne and is operated by the Kaladar/Barrie Fire Department and therefore
provides protection to Ward One, as well as neighbouring Addington Highlands. Volunteers are
highly trained in emergency medical response.
For issues regarding safety, it is vital that every inhabited property, permanent and seasonal, is
issued a 911 civic address and blue blade sign by the Township. These numbers are calculated
strategically to indicate in an emergency situation the precise location that is in need of services.
Health Services: Many residents use the Sharbot Lake Medical Centre or the Northbrook
Medical Centre – Lakeland Family Health Team. There is also a pharmacy in each village. The
Township also owns and maintains two helipads for emergency evacuations. The Perth &
Smiths Falls District Hospital can be reached in approximately one hour.
Telehealth Ontario services are in operation in the Township.
Mutual Aid is offered from Central Frontenac and Addington Highlands.
There is one dental clinic located in Northbrook. Beyond this, there is another located in Central
Frontenac Township in Sharbot Lake.
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Canada Post: There are four Canada post locations, situated in Ardoch, Cloyne, Ompah
(Double S Sports & Marina) and in Plevna.
Internet: Internet provision in the area is variable. Recent advances made by the Eastern
Ontario Regional Network are improving broadband access through cable and satellite, and
wireless microwave, and coverage is being rolled out in phases.
Business Profile
Land O‟ Lakes Tourist Association is a membership-driven organization that encourages the
effective operation and development of the tourism industry throughout the Land O‟ Lakes
Region, for the economic benefit of the communities and business enterprise, and for the
recreation enrichment of tourists, visitors and residents.
Ontario East Economic Development Commission runs the Eastern Ontario small business
support network and their coverage area includes North Frontenac.
Personal and business banking needs can be addressed in Sharbot Lake, Perth, Tweed, or
Northbrook.
Real Estate services can be reached in Sharbot Lake or Northbrook, with several agents
providing service to the North Frontenac area.
There are a large number of small businesses operating in the Township. They are primarily
tourism related (including resorts/accommodations and restaurants), artisans, marinas,
logging/farming, and construction. A local business directory can be found on the Township
website at http://www.northfrontenac.com/residents-comdir.html.
Community Groups
The County of Frontenac has the fourth largest population of enumerated Aboriginal people in
Eastern Ontario. The area encompassed by The Township of North Frontenac has traditionally
been regarded as Algonquin territory and there are ongoing negotiations over a current
Algonquin land claim, which covers a large portion of Frontenac County. For details see:
http://www.aboriginalaffairs.gov.on.ca/english/negotiate/algonquin/algonquin.asp.
Numerous Christian denominations are catered to in North Frontenac. In Ardoch, there is a
Catholic and an Anglican Church. Harlowe hosts the Harlowe Wesleyan Church. United Church
services can be attended in Cloyne. In Plevna, one can attend the River of Life Christian
Fellowship and Anglican Church and in Snow Road there is a Presbyterian Church and Free
Methodist
Church.
A
directory
of
Churches
can
be
found
at:
http://www.northfrontenac.com/residents-comdir.html
There are a large number of active lake associations in the area, formed of both seasonal and
permanent residents. Additional contact details for these organizations can be found on the
Township website: http://www.northfrontenac.com/residents-groupassoc.html.
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Strong community spirit in North Frontenac is evident through support to many community
groups and organizations which are found centred in the hamlet areas.
Contact Information
Requests for further information or any questions regarding any of the information found in this
Community Profile can be directed to:
Manager of Community Development at 613-479-2231 ext. 233, recreation@northfrontenac.ca.
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