Stirling-Rawdon, Ontario
Encyclopedia
Stirling-Rawdon is a township
in the Canadian
province of Ontario
, located in Hastings County
.
Bonarlaw (44°25′50"N 77°37′40"W) is located north of Springbrook on County Road 14. Bonarlaw is named for British Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law. The community was formerly known as Big Springs and Bellview. Bonarlaw has an Anglican church, St. Marks, which is located at the intersection of highway 14 and St. Marks Road. It was built in 1933 and is the second church on the site.
The Canadian Pacific
Havelock subdivision crossed the Canadian National
Maynooth subdivision at grade just west of highway 14. The Maynooth railway line has been abandoned and has been converted to recreational/snowmobile trails. CP Ottawa-Toronto trains called at Bonarlaw station as late as 1964.
Stirling (44.300°N 77.550°W) is a located northeast of Trenton
and north of Belleville
. The village accounts for a significant share of the township's entire population. The village of Stirling has a population of 2,139 (2006 census). The entire municipality has a population of 4,906 (2006 census). Stirling-Rawdon also has the smallest recognized police force in Ontario, with eight police officers and one police chief. Settlements include Anson and Sine.
In 1983, The Heritage Years : A History of Stirling and District (compiled and edited by Rosella Clancy and Blanche Faulkner) was prepared for the 125th anniversary celebrations. This book provides a comprehensive look at the history of Stirling and the surrounding communities in Rawdon and Sidney townships.
In 2008, Stirling celebrated its 150th anniversary.
, Matt Cooke
, Eric Manlow
and Atlanta Thrashers
scout Mark Dobson.
Stirling was the hometown of the Canadian physicist Dr. Andrew Billyard, whose work in string theory helped reshape modern cosmology.
with the Trent Canal in the southwest. Its main industry is agriculture with some other businesses. The attractions are River Valley and Stirling's nearby lake Oak Lake which lies south of the community.
Stirling has many events and attractions to draw in tourists. There is a Stirling Festival Theatre with live professional plays. Also, the wonderful Hastings County Museum of Agricultural Heritage with 7 buildings boasting over 35000 square feet (3,251.6 m²) of display area. Some of the shops include The Groomery, Rustic Routes, Julia's Woman's Wear, Bling' N Things, Infinity Clothing, West Wings, Wine Kitz, and Mason's. The atmosphere of this community is very friendly. You can meet local folks at Jenny's Country Lane eatery.
Township (Canada)
The term township generally means the district or area associated with a town. However in some systems no town needs to be involved. The specific use of the term to describe political subdivisions has varied by country, usually to describe a local rural or semi-rural government within the county...
in the Canadian
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...
province of 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....
, located in Hastings County
Hastings County, Ontario
Hastings County is located in the province of Ontario, Canada. It is The Cheese Capital of Canada. Geographically, it is located on the border of Eastern Ontario and Central Ontario. The population was 125,915 in 2001 and grew to 130,474 in the 2006 Canada Census...
.
Communities
The township comprises the communities of Anson, Bonarlaw, Harold, Minto, Mount Pleasant, Sine, Springbrook, Stirling and Wellman.Bonarlaw (44°25′50"N 77°37′40"W) is located north of Springbrook on County Road 14. Bonarlaw is named for British Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law. The community was formerly known as Big Springs and Bellview. Bonarlaw has an Anglican church, St. Marks, which is located at the intersection of highway 14 and St. Marks Road. It was built in 1933 and is the second church on the site.
The Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific Railway
The Canadian Pacific Railway , formerly also known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996, is a historic Canadian Class I railway founded in 1881 and now operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, which began operations as legal owner in a corporate restructuring in 2001...
Havelock subdivision crossed the Canadian National
Canadian National Railway
The Canadian National Railway Company is a Canadian Class I railway headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. CN's slogan is "North America's Railroad"....
Maynooth subdivision at grade just west of highway 14. The Maynooth railway line has been abandoned and has been converted to recreational/snowmobile trails. CP Ottawa-Toronto trains called at Bonarlaw station as late as 1964.
Stirling (44.300°N 77.550°W) is a located northeast of Trenton
Trenton, Ontario
Trenton is a community in Southern Ontario in the municipality of Quinte West, Ontario, Canada. Located on the Bay of Quinte, it is the main population centre in Quinte West....
and north of Belleville
Belleville, Ontario
Belleville is a city located at the mouth of the Moira River on the Bay of Quinte in Southern Ontario, Canada, in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. It is the seat of Hastings County, but is politically independent of it. and the centre of the Bay of Quinte Region...
. The village accounts for a significant share of the township's entire population. The village of Stirling has a population of 2,139 (2006 census). The entire municipality has a population of 4,906 (2006 census). Stirling-Rawdon also has the smallest recognized police force in Ontario, with eight police officers and one police chief. Settlements include Anson and Sine.
In 1983, The Heritage Years : A History of Stirling and District (compiled and edited by Rosella Clancy and Blanche Faulkner) was prepared for the 125th anniversary celebrations. This book provides a comprehensive look at the history of Stirling and the surrounding communities in Rawdon and Sidney townships.
In 2008, Stirling celebrated its 150th anniversary.
Notable people
People associated with Stirling include NHL players Rob RayRob Ray
Robert John Ray, nicknamed Rayzor is a Canadian sports broadcaster and former professional ice hockey player. He was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy by the National Hockey League in 1999 for leadership and humanitarianism....
, Matt Cooke
Matt Cooke
Matthew David Cooke is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. His playing style has earned him a reputation of being a "pest" and he is known for his ability to aggravate opponents...
, Eric Manlow
Eric Manlow
Eric James Manlow was a professional ice hockey player who played 37 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins.- Minor Hockey :...
and Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
scout Mark Dobson.
Stirling was the hometown of the Canadian physicist Dr. Andrew Billyard, whose work in string theory helped reshape modern cosmology.
Geography
The area around Stirling is made up of farmlands with some forests heavily in sporadic areas with some hills. Rawdon Creek flows near the village centre, the Marsh Creek is to the west and the Trent RiverTrent River (Ontario)
The Trent River is a river in southeastern Ontario which flows from Rice Lake to empty into the Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario. This river is part of the Trent-Severn Waterway which leads to Georgian Bay. The river is 90 km long...
with the Trent Canal in the southwest. Its main industry is agriculture with some other businesses. The attractions are River Valley and Stirling's nearby lake Oak Lake which lies south of the community.
Stirling has many events and attractions to draw in tourists. There is a Stirling Festival Theatre with live professional plays. Also, the wonderful Hastings County Museum of Agricultural Heritage with 7 buildings boasting over 35000 square feet (3,251.6 m²) of display area. Some of the shops include The Groomery, Rustic Routes, Julia's Woman's Wear, Bling' N Things, Infinity Clothing, West Wings, Wine Kitz, and Mason's. The atmosphere of this community is very friendly. You can meet local folks at Jenny's Country Lane eatery.