Shelburne, Ontario
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Shelburne, Ontario
(2006 population
5,500) is a town in Dufferin County, Ontario
, Canada
, located at the intersection of Highway 10
and Highway 89. Shelburne is best known for the Annual Canadian Championship Fiddling Contest that is held each August.
, found his way through the bushes to choice lot in Melancthon
and built several cabins in the area.
As Melancthon began developing in the late 1840s, the construction of the Toronto-Sydenham Road (Now Highway 10
) began and led to settlers moving into the Shelburne area in the 1860s. In 1865, William Jelly established the British Canadian Hotel. A post office was built shortly after, named after the Earl of Shelburne. Rapid economic growth followed and the population increased from 70 villagers in 1869 to 750 villagers in 1877, due to the new railways that were built. Shelburne was incorporated as a town in 1977.
Population trend:
, Brampton
and other centres in the Greater Toronto Area
.
. The town's high school is Centre Dufferin District High School
.
Deputy Mayor: Ken Bennington
Councillors:
Walter Benotto
A.J. Cavey
Randy Chambers
Geoff Dunlop
Tom Egan
.
Shelburne Wolves Hockey,
Shelburne Shockers Soccer,
Shelburne Shooters Ball Hockey
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
(2006 population
Canada 2006 Census
The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 16, 2006. The next census following will be the 2011 Census. Canada's total population enumerated by the 2006 census was 31,612,897...
5,500) is a town in Dufferin County, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, located at the intersection of Highway 10
Highway 10 (Ontario)
King's Highway 10, commonly referred to as Highway 10 and historically as the Toronto–Sydenham Road, is a provincially maintained highway in the Canadian province of Ontario...
and Highway 89. Shelburne is best known for the Annual Canadian Championship Fiddling Contest that is held each August.
History
In the early 1860s, the founder of the town Shelburne, William JellyWilliam Jelly
William Jelly was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Dufferin in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1880 to 1883 as a Conservative member....
, found his way through the bushes to choice lot in Melancthon
Melancthon, Ontario
Melancthon is a rural Canadian township in the northwest corner of Dufferin County, Ontario, bordered on the east by Mulmur Township, Amaranth Township and East Luther Grand Valley to the south, Southgate Township to the west, and the Municipality of Grey Highlands to the north. The township does...
and built several cabins in the area.
As Melancthon began developing in the late 1840s, the construction of the Toronto-Sydenham Road (Now Highway 10
Highway 10 (Ontario)
King's Highway 10, commonly referred to as Highway 10 and historically as the Toronto–Sydenham Road, is a provincially maintained highway in the Canadian province of Ontario...
) began and led to settlers moving into the Shelburne area in the 1860s. In 1865, William Jelly established the British Canadian Hotel. A post office was built shortly after, named after the Earl of Shelburne. Rapid economic growth followed and the population increased from 70 villagers in 1869 to 750 villagers in 1877, due to the new railways that were built. Shelburne was incorporated as a town in 1977.
Demographics
According to the 2006 Canada Census:- Population: 5,500
- 2001 to 2006 Population Change (%): 22.2
- Number of Dwellings: 1,902
- Density (Population/km²): 798.9
- Land Area (km²): 6.44
Population trend:
- Population in 2006: 5149
- Population in 2001: 4122 (or 4213 when adjusted for 2006 boundary)
- Population in 1996: 3790
- Population in 1991: 3439
Economy
Major local employers have included automotive part manufacturers Johnson Controls (until 2009) and KTH Manufacturing. A recently zoned industrial area has been established in the south end of town. Roads have been constructed to provide access to potential industries. The objective of this industrial area is to encourage industrial growth within the town. Shelburne is also home to a small retail sector and many residents commute to OrangevilleOrangeville, Ontario
Orangeville is a town in south-central Ontario, Canada, and the seat of Dufferin County.-History:Before European settlers, Orangeville was thought to be a native hunting ground...
, Brampton
Brampton, Ontario
Brampton is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada and the seat of Peel Region. As of the 2006 census, Brampton's population stood at 433,806, making it the 11th largest city in Canada. It is also one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities, with an average...
and other centres in the Greater Toronto Area
Greater Toronto Area
The Greater Toronto Area is the largest metropolitan area in Canada, with a 2006 census population of 5.5 million. The Greater Toronto Area is usually defined as the central city of Toronto, along with four regional municipalities surrounding it: Durham, Halton, Peel, and York...
.
Education
Shelburne is part of the Upper Grand District School BoardUpper Grand District School Board
The Upper Grand District School Board is a school board in Ontario, Canada. It spans an area of 4211 km² and covers the regions of Dufferin County, Wellington County and the City of Guelph, in the region to the west and north of Toronto....
. The town's high school is Centre Dufferin District High School
Centre Dufferin District High School
Centre Dufferin District High School is the public high school for Shelburne, Ontario. It is part of the Upper Grand District School Board.-Departments:* Business* Fine Arts* Languages* Physical Education* Science* Social Science* Technical Arts...
.
Local government
Mayor: Ed CrewsonDeputy Mayor: Ken Bennington
Councillors:
Walter Benotto
A.J. Cavey
Randy Chambers
Geoff Dunlop
Tom Egan
2006 municipal election results
| Succeeded Councillors | Walter Benotto | A.J. Cavey | Randy Chambers | Geoff Dunlop | Tom Egan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | 693 | 560 | 670 | 728 | 603 |
| Failed Councillors | Michelle Austin | Kimberly Evans | Frank Fender | George Meunier | Micah Ricci |
| Votes | 332 | 467 | 419 | 365 | 467 |
| Deputy Mayor | Ken Bennington | Lynda Buffett | |||
| Votes | 851 | 366 |
Emergency services
The residents of the town are protected by members of the Shelburne Police ServiceShelburne Police Service
The Shelburne Police Service is the police force for the Town of Shelburne, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1879 and currently consists of 23 members, including 12 police officers, 4 auxiliary police officers, 2 civilian support members and 5 Special Constables...
.
Sports teams
- Shelburne MuskiesShelburne MuskiesThe Shelburne Muskies are a men's senior hockey team based out of Shelburne, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Western Ontario Athletic Association Senior Hockey League.-Championships:...
- WOAA Senior AA Hockey League - Shelburne Red WingsShelburne Red WingsThe Shelburne Red Wings are a Canadian Junior ice hockey team based in Shelburne, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League.-History:...
- Greater Metro Junior A Hockey LeagueGreater Metro Junior A Hockey LeagueThe Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League is a Canadian Developmental Junior "A" ice hockey league. The GMHL is not affiliated with the Canadian Junior Hockey League or a member by Hockey Canada...
Shelburne Wolves Hockey,
Shelburne Shockers Soccer,
Shelburne Shooters Ball Hockey