40-626: Kemptville is a community located in the Municipality of North Grenville in Eastern Ontario , Canada in the northernmost part of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville . It is located approximately 56 km (35 mi) south of the downtown core of Ottawa and 2.5 to 3 km (1.6 to 1.9 mi) south of the Rideau River . The community can be accessed by Highway 416 , also known as
80-462: A John Byce in 1819 for C£ 75. Mr. Clothier began construction of a saw mill with the assistance of his four sons, and they built two dwellings in what is now Kemptville. This mill was extremely important for the settling of the community, as in order to construct a crude dwelling, lumber was required - and so, the mill began to facilitate the construction of dwellings for settlers all over Oxford Township. The Clothiers placed some grinding stones in
120-638: A New Englander from Woburn , Massachusetts who, on March 7, 1800, arrived with his own and five other families along with twenty-five labourers to start an agricultural community on the north bank of the Ottawa River ( Hull, Quebec ) at the portage to the Chaudière Falls . The National Capital Region was first specified by the National Capital Act (1985). Ottawa is located in the sub-region of Southern Ontario called Eastern Ontario . Gatineau
160-471: A bilingual population of 496,025, an English-only population of 507,175, and a French-only population of 102,375. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , the Ottawa - Gatineau CMA recorded a population of 1,488,307 living in 604,721 private dwellings, a change of 8.5% from its revised 2016 population of 1,371,576. With a land area of 8,046.99 km (3,106.96 sq mi), it had
200-539: A number of radio stations out of the Ottawa-Gatineau areas , including Brockville . Kemptville is served by one local radio station. The North Grenville Times , a locally-owned community newspaper, is delivered every Wednesday. Out of Canada's official languages, 95% of the population is Anglophone and 17.4% is fluent in French. North Grenville North Grenville is a township in eastern Ontario , Canada, in
240-419: A population density of 185.0/km (479.0/sq mi) in 2021. During the decade of 1990–2000, Ottawa was home to several very successful tech companies , including Nortel Networks , JDS Uniphase , and Newbridge Networks . High-tech employment doubled in five years to reach 80,000 by 2001. With Nortel failing to meet high earnings expectations and layoffs starting in 2002 in the wake of the dot-com bubble ,
280-453: A population of 17,964 living in 7,038 of its 7,244 total private dwellings, a change of 9.2% from its 2016 population of 16,451 . With a land area of 351.9 km (135.9 sq mi), it had a population density of 51.0/km (132.2/sq mi) in 2021. National Capital Region (Canada) The National Capital Region ( NCR ) ( Région de la capitale nationale ), also known as Canada's Capital Region and Ottawa–Gatineau ,
320-541: A public meeting at this time, the name "Kemptville" was suggested, to honour Sir James Kempt , the Governor of Upper Canada in 1829, who was said to have camped on the banks of the Rideau River near the settlement. The name was adopted in 1829 and the first map with the name "Kemptville" was produced in 1830. The post office was established in 1831. The Kemptville 73's are a Tier II Junior "A" hockey team and members of
360-498: A single local calling area, with exchange protection measures to maintain seven-digit dialing between the two cities. However, with the implementation of ten-digit local dialing since 2006, this practice has ceased. Despite this, a "dual dialability" system remains for federal government numbers, allowing for seamless communication across the provincial border. Three main daily local newspapers are printed in Ottawa: two English newspapers,
400-736: Is Kemptville, with a population of 3,911 in the 2016 census, up from 3,620 in the Canada 2011 Census . It is located on the Kemptville Creek (historically South Branch of the Rideau River) approximately 56 km (35 mi) south of Ottawa, sitting midway between suburban Ottawa and the Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge along Highway 416 . The municipality comprises the communities of Actons Corners , Bedell, Bishops Mills , Burritts Rapids (the oldest community on
440-542: Is an official federal designation encompassing the Canadian capital of Ottawa , Ontario, the adjacent city of Gatineau , Quebec, and surrounding suburban and exurban areas . Despite its designation, the NCR is not a separate political or administrative entity and falls within the provinces of Ontario and Quebec . Defined by the National Capital Act (1985), the NCR covers an area of 4,715 km (1,820 sq mi), straddling
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#1732851102715480-418: Is generally located in the south and east parts of the community. The main streets are Rideau, Prescott, Clothier and Van Buren streets. A creek named Kemptville Creek divides Kemptville in the southeast, where the least part of Kemptville is found. The creek begins southwest of Kemptville and empties 4 km (2.5 mi) NE into the Rideau River . Much of Kemptville is forested, especially east and north of
520-563: Is home to Research in Motion (BlackBerry), and offices for Google , Adobe Inc. , and Microsoft . With companies such as Shopify , Halogen Software , and Kinaxis Inc, all headquartered in Ottawa, as well as over 1,700 other technology companies, Ottawa still has a significant high-tech presence today. The National Capital Commission (NCC) is a corporation established by the Canadian government in 1959 to manage federal buildings and land within
560-735: Is known for its examples of Gothic Revival architecture. Annual events include the music festival Bluesfest , winter festival Winterlude , the Canadian Tulip Festival , Capital Pride , RCMP Musical Ride , Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival , Buskers festival , and the largest Canada Day celebrations in the nation. The region hosts several national museums, such as the Canadian Museum of History , Canadian War Museum , Canadian Museum of Nature , Canada Science and Technology Museum , National Art Gallery , and Canada Aviation Museum . Prominent buildings include Parliament Hill ,
600-492: Is located in southwestern Quebec . Although overall Ontario is west of Quebec, the boundary in this region is situated in such a way that Gatineau is north of Ottawa, and northwest of the city centre. The National Capital Region is situated close to where the Canadian shield and the Saint Lawrence Lowlands intersect. The area has several major fault lines and small earthquakes do occur somewhat regularly, including
640-540: Is −14.4 °C (6.1 °F). In Gatineau, the average July maximum is 26 °C (78.8 °F) while the average January minimum temperature is −15 °C (5 °F). Most of the National Capital Region is recognized as a bilingual region for federal language-of-work purposes. In addition, the City of Ottawa has a bilingualism policy, but is not declared "officially bilingual" (which would require amendments to
680-750: The Ottawa Citizen and the Ottawa Sun , and one French newspaper, Le Droit . Proposals have been made to separate the National Capital Region and establish it as a distinct capital district , similar to the District of Columbia or the Australian Capital Territory . These gained attention during periods when the Parti Québécois held power in Quebec, particularly due to the federalist inclination of
720-598: The 2010 Central Canada earthquake that occurred in Quebec. The Gatineau Hills are the foothills of the Laurentian Mountains and located in the region. The National Capital Region experiences a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfb ), with four distinct seasons and is between Zones 5a and 5b on the Canadian Plant Hardiness Scale. In Ottawa, the average July maximum temperature is 26.6 °C (80 °F). The average January minimum temperature
760-492: The 401 near the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge and continues north for 75 km until it ends at the 417 in Ottawa's west end. The freeway section of Highway 7 branches off the 417 in Ottawa's west end near Stittsville and is currently undergoing a 4-lane expansion to reach the eastern fringe of Carleton Place at McNeely Avenue. Public transportation is handled by OC Transpo on
800-653: The 417 , Ontario Highway 416 , Quebec Autoroute 5 , Quebec Autoroute 50 , Regional Road 174 , and Highway 7 in Ontario. The 417 is Ottawa's east–west commuter expressway. It begins at the Ontario-Quebec border (continuing the route of Quebec Autoroute 40 ), reaches the urban portion of Ottawa at the 417 - 174 split, bisects the urban area, and continues westward to just beyond the city boundary where it gives way to Highway 17 in Renfrew County . The 416 starts at
840-750: The Central Canada Hockey League . The team was founded as the Kemptville Comets of the Rideau-St. Lawrence Junior B Hockey League in 1969, but the league later became the Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League and the Comets became the 73's in 1973. The 73's were promoted to Junior "A" in the Summer of 2007. Birthplace of 1930s NHL player Desse (Desmond) Roche . The Kemptville area is served by
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#1732851102715880-776: The Gillies Grove and House in Arnprior , the Manoir Papineau in Montebello and the Symmes Hotel in the Aylmer sector of Gatineau . The NCR is home to various sports teams, including the Ottawa Senators (NHL), Ottawa Redblacks (CFL), and Atlético Ottawa (CPL). The Ottawa 67's (OHL) and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Universities like Carleton University and
920-586: The Ottawa River , which serves as the boundary between Ontario and Quebec. This area is smaller than the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA), which spans 8,046.99 km (3,106.96 sq mi). Ottawa–Gatineau is the only CMA in Canada that crosses provincial boundaries. The Algonquins are indigenous to Ottawa-Gatineau. The first European settlement in the region was led by Philemon Wright ,
960-644: The Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway . The NCC reports to Parliament through the Minister of Heritage , and is governed by the National Capital Act. Its headquarters are in the Chambers Building on Elgin Street, between Queen and Sparks Streets. The National Capital Region (NCR) has numerous attractions, including festivals, national museums, iconic buildings, sports, and entertainment. Ottawa
1000-525: The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville on the Rideau River . It is located just south of Ottawa in Canada's National Capital Region . It was established on January 1, 1998, through the amalgamation of Oxford-on-Rideau Township, South Gower Township, and the Town of Kemptville . In 2003, a motion of the municipal council adopted the designation of 'municipality'. The largest community in North Grenville
1040-628: The University of Ottawa compete in U Sports , with teams like the Carleton Ravens and Ottawa Gee-Gees achieving national recognition. Gatineau's Université du Québec en Outaouais offers a range of sports activities at its large sports center where you can practice a multitude of sports like Yoga , Zumba and more. Algonquin College has also won numerous national championships. The National Capital Region (NCR) has several major freeways including
1080-491: The Caribbean, and Europe. Additionally, it is a key component of some of the nation's busiest air routes, offering hourly flights to and from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport . The National Capital Region uses 613, 343, and 753 on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River , while 819, 873, and 468 are used on the Quebec side. Previously, Ottawa and Hull operated as
1120-589: The National Capital Region (NCR). While the NCR is not a separate political jurisdiction, the NCC has a mandate to develop the region into a source of pride and unity for Canadians by engaging in political, cultural, and land use planning matters that are typically powers reserved for the provincial government under the Constitution of Canada . In the Supreme Court of Canada case of Munro v. National Capital Commission , it
1160-573: The Ontario side, and the STO on the Quebec side. Together they serve a population over 1,130,761 and have an estimated annual ridership of over 113.2 million. OC Transpo operates a light rail transit (LRT) system named the O-Train with two lines in operation. The O-Train Trillium Line is a north–south line using diesel-powered units and has just over 2 million riders per year. The Confederation Line links
1200-976: The Prime Minister's home 24 Sussex Drive , the Governor General's home Rideau Hall , the Canadian Museum of History, the National Gallery of Canada , the Supreme Court of Canada , the Royal Canadian Mint , the American Embassy , and the National Library . There are 29 National Historic Sites of Canada within the National Capital Region, including landmarks like the Former Almonte Post Office and Rosamond Woollen Mill in Almonte ,
1240-472: The Quebec side of the Ottawa River, some routes crossing into downtown Ottawa. Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport serves as the primary international airport for the NCR. In 2023, it accommodated over 4 million passengers, ranking it as the sixth busiest airport in Canada and the second busiest in Ontario. The airport provides non-stop flights to various destinations in Canada, the United States,
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1280-474: The Rideau River) , East Oxford, Heckston, Hutchins Corners, Kemptville , McReynolds, Millars Corners, Mountain, Newmanville, Oxford Mills, Oxford Station, Pattersons Corners, Peltons Corners, Sabourins Crossing, Schipaville, Swan Crossing and Van Allens. The administrative offices of the municipality are located in Kemptville. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , North Grenville had
1320-654: The Veterans Memorial Highway, which was completed in 1999, and from Leeds and Grenville Road 43 (formerly Highway 43 ). Kemptville is the largest community in North Grenville, with about 69% of North Grenville's population. Five elementary schools are located in the town — Holy Cross Catholic School, Kemptville Public School, South Branch Elementary School, Académie Catholique Notre Dame and Rivière Rideau— two high schools — North Grenville District High School and St. Michael Catholic High School — three parks, and two hotels. The residential area
1360-465: The community. Farmland covers the rest of the area, especially the west and the southern part of the community, with some exceptions. There are some homes lying next to the farmland. The small town of Kemptville began to emerge from the forest in the township of Oxford when Lyman Clothier, a resident of New England , bought 100 acres (40 ha) of land in Concession 3 of Oxford-on-Rideau Township from
1400-437: The company started to decline, a devastating shock to the tech industry in Ottawa. Others described it as an 'anchor' for the industry in Ottawa, and an 'incubator' and that without it the Ottawa high-tech industry could not sustain itself. By the mid 2000, other Canadian regions were competing for the title of Silicon Valley North. The term was being adopted to refer to the area between Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo , which
1440-529: The lower part of their saw mill. As a result of this, rather than taking their grain to a site on the Saint Lawrence River , which would be a daunting hike in the best of conditions, or grinding the grain in an extremely ineffective and crude fashion, the settlers could now take it to this grist mill . After this was established, a blacksmith 's shop was established, run also by the Clothiers. A schoolhouse
1480-539: The provincial law). About 19% of the population of the City of Ottawa has French as their first language, while 40% of the total population of the city declares itself fluent in both languages. As for Gatineau , it is the most bilingual city in Canada, above Montreal . About 64% of the population is able to speak both English and French. The National Capital Region includes the majority English-speaking (Ottawa) and majority French-speaking (Gatineau) cores. The metro region has
1520-754: The western suburbs and the eastern suburbs via downtown, and uses electrically powered light-rail vehicles. The Confederation Line is 12.5 km long with 13 stations, 3 of which are underground in downtown Ottawa. There is a proposed LRT system in Gatineau that would connect with the Confederation and Trillium Lines in Ottawa. Gatineau's bus transitway, the Rapibus , commenced operation in October 2013. OC Transpo has about 1,050 buses which run on city streets and an expansive Transitway . The STO has around 300 buses that serve
1560-405: Was determined that the NCC has authority to be involved in zoning matters in the NCR. In 2006, the NCC completed work on Confederation Boulevard , a ceremonial route connecting key attractions in the NCR on both sides of the Ottawa River. The NCC River House, originally constructed in 1914, underwent substantial restoration from 2019 to July 2023. It is located adjacent to the Ottawa River near
1600-415: Was established in 1823, which served the surrounding communities for many years. The first physician arrived in the community the year after the school was established. The small village was expanding quickly and the residents of the region were beginning to think about officially giving a dignified name to the location in which they lived. Initially, the community was known as "Clothier's Mill". So, during
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