Limerick Lake is a lake in the Trent River and Lake Ontario drainage basins in the township of Limerick , Hastings County , Ontario , Canada , about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northwest of the community of St. Ola , 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) northeast of Highway 62 , and 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of the town of Bancroft . In 1934, the building of St. Ola Dam raised the level of Big Salmon Lake by two metres. The lake was then renamed, as part of a process in Ontario to give each large lake a unique name. The original concrete dam (consisting of the dam + a sluiceway with timber logs, plus overflow weirs) was assessed in 2002 and significant cracking was found. The dam was replaced in 2004 with a new concrete dam. The waterway falls under the jurisdiction of the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority which has responsibility for furthering the conservation, development, and management of natural resources, but whose main activity is flood control.
23-417: The lake is about 7.1 kilometres (4.4 mi) long and 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) wide with an area of 8.3 square kilometres (3.2 sq mi) and lies at an elevation of 313 metres (1,027 ft). The average depth is 10 metres (33 ft) and the maximum depth 35 metres (115 ft). Caverly's Bay is on the west of the southwest end of the lake. The primary inflows are Dixon Creek from Dark Lake at
46-673: A RCAF Station Trenton , a major Royal Canadian Air Force base just east of Trenton, started in 1929 and continued through the 1930s. This provided a major economic boost to the area through the Great Depression , the Second World War and later. Trenton was incorporated as a city in 1980. On January 1, 1998, Trenton was amalgamated with the Village of Frankford and the Townships of Murray and Sidney to form Quinte West. Home to nearly half
69-696: A gateway to Prince Edward County , south of the Bay of Quinte. This area is becoming increasingly well known for its vineyards, camping, beaches and boating. The city is home to the Trenton Golden Hawks a junior hockey team that plays in the OJHL . Trenton is the site of the National Air Force Museum of Canada . It features an original RAF Halifax Bomber, the 75th RCAF time capsule, a Lockheed CC-130E Hercules, and many other aircraft and exhibits. The museum
92-467: A nesting loon family through the summer. Limerick Lake is typically frozen over from late November to late April and supports several winter activities such as snowmobiling, cross country skiing, dogsledding, and snowshoe hiking. It is a popular destination for fishermen and hunters. Steenburg Lake (Ontario) Steenburg Lake is a lake in the Trent River and Lake Ontario drainage basins in
115-574: Is co-located with CFB Trenton on the east side of town. Trenton is the starting point for the Trent–Severn Waterway and two locks (Lock 1 and Lock 2) are located in the community. Trenton also has a local public transit system, run by Quinte Access. It runs an hourly schedule Monday to Friday and limited service on Saturday (no Sunday Service, check for holidays) with Chevrolet Arboc specialized buses with ramps for wheelchairs. Several private firms also provide dispatched taxi services. Trenton
138-486: Is located on the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail . Surrounding Trenton, there are numerous conservation areas, a YMCA, campsites, picnic grounds, and marinas. The area has nine golf courses, three ice hockey rinks , numerous soccer fields, bowling , many kilometres of walking trails , a dog park , curling rinks and baseball diamonds, amongst many other recreational activities. Trenton also serves as
161-681: Is part of the traditional area of the Mississauga and other Indigenous First Nations. The first known expedition by Europeans in the area was one by French explorer Samuel de Champlain , which followed the Trent passing through Trenton in 1615. The Trent River is known to the Mississauga as Sangichiwigewonk , or 'fast flowing.' Settlers gave it the name 'Trent', after the River Trent in England. The area around
184-436: Is presently restoring an Avro Lancaster bomber. Every summer CFB Trenton also is home to over one thousand Royal Canadian Air Cadets who attend two-week Familiarization Courses, three-week Introductory Specialty Courses, and six-week Advanced Specialty Courses, and has special staff positions for more senior cadets. These summer courses introduce the cadets to a military learning environment. Most camps here also go on trips to
207-644: The Annual Live Release Fishing Derby, attracting thousands of sport fishermen from around North America with major prizes for tagged fish and heaviest weighed walleye and Northern pike. In 1990, Canadian poet Al Purdy (who received the Order of Canada and the Governor General's award) published his only novel A Splinter In The Heart . It takes place entirely in Trenton and provides a historical look at
230-479: The Ontario Municipal Board. The area and shoreline are heavily forested and abundant with deer, bear, small game, and moose. The lake contains several species of fish: Largemouth bass , Smallmouth bass , Yellow perch , Rock bass , Lake trout , and Pumpkinseed . The wild rice wetland in front of the marina hosts large rafts of migrating loons in the fall and spring. Each bay of the lake generally hosts
253-698: The Trent River to the Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario at Trenton . Steenburg Lake is on the northwest bay. Trenton, Ontario Trenton (2001 population 16,770 ) is a large community in Central Ontario in the municipality of Quinte West , Ontario , Canada. Located on the Bay of Quinte , it is the starting point for the Trent-Severn Waterway , which continues northwest to Peterborough and eventually Port Severn on Georgian Bay . The Trenton area
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#1733085654963276-562: The airport, the Air Museum, and other relevant places. Trenton is a hot spot for sport fishing. Popular freshwater fish in the Bay of Quinte and the Trent River include walleye (pickerel), bass, pike, perch, and mudcat. During particular times of the year, salmon and rainbow trout can be caught in the Trent River and in cold-water streams in the area. Each year in May, the Kiwanis Club of Trenton holds
299-456: The east and The Headland from the west jut into the middle of the lake. There are six inflows. Mud Creek from Paddy's Lake at the southwest is the only named one. The other five unnamed creek inflows are: two at the northwest, one at the north, one at the northeast and one at the east. The primary outflow is Bass Creek to Limerick Lake , which flows via Beaver Creek , the Crowe River and
322-469: The economy, given Trenton's location as the southern entry point for the Trent–Severn Waterway. From 1917 to 1920, The Parker Bros. Textile Mill was a movie studio, which dubbed Trenton "Hollywood North". Highway 401 crosses the Trent River on the north side of the town. Hastings County Road 2 (formerly Ontario Highway 2 ) is the main east–west route through town, leading towards Brighton in
345-508: The mouth of the Trent River was first settled by Europeans in the 1780s, after the area was ceded to the British in 1783 as part of the Crawford Purchase . United Empire Loyalists first settled in Trenton in 1792. First named Trent Port, it was renamed Trent Town and later became Trenton. Assorted settlements and town plots in the area went under a number of names until the Village of Trenton
368-513: The northeast and Bass Creek from Steenburg Lake at the southwest. There are also four unnamed creek inflows: one at the west, one at the northwest, and two at the east. The primary outflow is a channel to St. Ola Lake , which flows via Beaver Creek , the Crowe River and the Trent River to the Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario at Trenton . The majority of the lake shore is accessible by boat only. Limerick Lake has just one full-year resident, although with 154 seasonal residences occupied mainly in
391-686: The population of Quinte West, Trenton is the largest community within the municipality, and is one of Ontario's largest unincorporated settlements. Canadian Forces Base Trenton/8 Wing , located on the east side of the town, is an important facility for the Royal Canadian Air Force's transport and search and rescue operations, and is Trenton's main employer. Other large employers include Trenton Cold Storage, Norampac , Kruger, Mapco, Citipack, Jobsters, Pentair Thermal Controls, Nestlé , ElectroCables, Domtech, Global Med Inc., Mckesson Canada and DECA Cables. Tourism also plays an important role in
414-493: The seasonal months from June to September. The named settlement Martins Landing is on the southwest shore, but is more commonly called Limerick Lake Lodge and Marina. The lodge acts as a main entry point to the lake (along with the marina at Woods Camp Ground on St. Ola Lake and the public launch ramp at the dam). Currently development and sub division of lots on the lake is restricted, with a controversial backlot development proceeding that has been fought over for at least 15 years in
437-485: The town. It mentions many of the landmarks in the city (Mount Pelion, The Bridges, Trent River, etc.) and documents the period of the town directly before and after the huge munitions plant explosion of 1918. Purdy also wrote a poem entitled "At the Quinte Hotel" about the strip club in Trenton called The Sherwood Forest Inn. Another thing that Trenton is known for is its great swimming, fishing and boating. In addition it
460-536: The township of Limerick , Hastings County , Ontario , Canada , about 1.1 kilometres (0.7 mi) west of Ontario Highway 62 and 28 kilometres (17 mi) south of the town of Bancroft . The lake is about 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) long and 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) wide and lies at an elevation of 316 metres (1,037 ft). It has six named islands: Crab Island, Dewey's Island, Picket Island, Bateman's Island, Uncle Bob's Island and Powers Island; and two named bays: Adam's Bay and Austin's Bay. Sunset Point from
483-461: The west and to Belleville in the east. The main north–south route is Hastings County Road 33 (formerly Ontario Highway 33 ), leading towards Picton to the south and Stirling to the north. Canadian Pacific and Canadian National main railway lines (Toronto – Ottawa / Montreal ) pass through the city. Via Rail offers limited passenger service to and from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal via Kingston to Trenton Junction station . Trenton Airport
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#1733085654963506-607: Was also an important film production centre. In 1917, a film studio was built in the town and a number of productions were filmed there. In 1923, the Trenton Film Plant was purchased by the Ontario government to house the studio and laboratory of the Ontario Motion Picture Bureau. The advent of talkies and 16mm film made the equipment at the film plant obsolete and the facility closed in 1934. The construction of
529-608: Was incorporated in 1853. Trenton grew thanks to its port location and the area's lumber industry. During the First World War , the town was home to a major munitions plant owned by the British Chemical Company. This facility was built in 1915 to manufacture artillery, rifle, and small arms ammunition. Three weeks before the Armistice, an explosion levelled the plant. Remains of the old plant can still be found today. Trenton
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