| Coordinates | 44°43′05″N 76°49′50″W |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Frontenac |
| Incorporated | 1998 |
| Mayor | Frances Smith |
| Federal riding | Lanark—Frontenac |
| Provincial riding | Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston |
| Area land | 991.41 km² |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Population total | 4892 |
| Population density | 4.9 km² |
| Time zone | EST (UTC−05:00) |
| Time zone (DST) | EDT (UTC−04:00) |
| Postal Code | K0H |
| Area codes | 613, 343, 753 |
| Website | Official website |
Central Frontenac is a township in eastern Ontario, Canada, in the County of Frontenac.
Central Frontenac was created on January 1, 1998, through an amalgamation of the Townships of Hinchinbrooke, Kennebec, Olden, and Oso.[1]
Communities
There are 28 communities:
- Arden[2]
- Ardendale
- Bordenwood
- Burke Settlement
- Clarendon Station 44.874°N 76.696°W
- Cole Lake
- Crow Lake
- Echo
- Elm Tree
- Godfrey
- Henderson 44°46′43″N 76°59′28″W
- Kirk Cove 44.793°N 76.984°W
- Long Lake 44.690°N 76.763°W
- McLean 44.654°N 76.834°W
- Mountain Grove 44.734°N 76.844°W
- Oak Flats 44.548°N 76.741°W
- Oconto 44.721°N 76.675°W
- Oso 44.819°N 76.684°W
- Parham
- Piccadilly 44.733°N 76.948°W
- Ronaldson 44.683°N 77.033°W
- Seouls Corners 44.782°N 76.800°W
- Sharbot Lake
- Tichborne
- Wagarville 44.640°N 76.803°W
- Wilkinson 44.533°N 76.812°W
- Zealand 44.834°N 76.620°W
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Central Frontenac had a population of 4,892 living in 2,177 of its 3,618 total private dwellings, a change of 11.87% from its 2016 population of 4,373. With a land area of 991.41 km2 (382.79 sq mi), it had a population density of in 2021.[3]
Mother tongue (2021):[3]
- English as first language: 95.1%
- French as first language: 1.5%
- English and French as first language: 0.3%
- Other as first language: 2.8%
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4,615 | — |
| 2001 | 4,557 | −1.3% |
| 2006 | 4,665 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 4,556 | −2.3% |
| 2016 | 4,373 | −4.0% |
| 2021 | 4,892 | +11.9% |
Population counts are not adjusted for boundary changes.
Transportation
The main road is Highway 7 which runs through the entire township from east to west. Central Frontenac Road 38 intersects Highway 7 at Sharbot Lake and runs south to South Frontenac Township, providing connectivity with Kingston.
The route of the former Kingston and Pembroke Railway runs through the township, and has been converted into the K&P Rail Trail.
Crime
On June 7, 2020, a gunman opened fire on his neighbours after lighting a building on fire in Parham. The fire spread to the adjacent historic century-old St. James Anglican church, destroying both buildings. One person was injured. The gunman was charged with attempted murder, arson and firearms-related charges.[4][5]
Education
Central Frontenac, along with South Frontenac, North Frontenac and the Frontenac Islands, send students to schools part of the Limestone District School Board, based in neighboring Kingston.
See also
References
- ^ "Municipal restructuring activity summary table - Dataset - Ontario Data Catalogue". data.ontario.ca. Government of Ontario. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "The Beautiful Village of Arden, Ontario". www.ardenvillageontario.com
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- ^ Charges laid in shooting, arson in eastern Ontario village of Parham, CBC News, Ottawa, June 8, 2020
- ^ Parham, Ont., residents speak out after shooting and historic church fire, Global News, June 9, 2020