Warkworth, Ontario

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Warkworth
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Warkworth main street
Etymology: Named after Warkworth, Northumberland
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Warkworth
Location of Warkworth in Southern Ontario
Coordinates: 44°12′02″N77°53′19″W / 44.20056°N 77.88861°W / 44.20056; -77.88861 [1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
County Northumberland County
Municipality Trent Hills
Incorporated1857
Elevation
[2]
137 m (449 ft)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (Eastern Time Zone)
Postal code
K0K 3K0
Area code(s) 705, 249

Warkworth is a community in the municipality of Trent Hills, Northumberland in Central Ontario, Canada. [1] [3] [4] [5] Originally known as Percy Mills (1851 Census), the village of Warkworth was incorporated in 1857, and became part of Trent Hills when the latter was formed in 2001. Warkworth is named after Warkworth, Northumberland.

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Geography

Burnley Creek flows through the town. [3]

Facilities/services

The village features the historic Town Hall, now the Centre for the Arts. The village has Percy Centennial Public School, a community nursing home, medical centre and a seniors' residence. The town rink is also a primary centre of social interaction[ citation needed ], historically serving hockey, (capturing 11 Provincial titles, most recently in 1993–1994) and ringette players as well as curlers. The village has a vital cultural life of live theatre and music and is home to many accomplished artists, and artisans.[ citation needed ] A historical plaque honouring local artist J.D. Kelly is located just outside the village centre.

A medium-security federal penitentiary, the Warkworth Institution, is located 8 km east of the village, in Brighton township. The prison opened in 1967 and is a major contributor to the local economies of both Brighton township and Northumberland county. The penitentiary employs approximately 320 people from the surrounding areas, along with providing yearly grants to both Brighton and Northumberland county. [6]

Events

Warkworth hosts many events, including the annual Maple Syrup Festival in March, the Perfect Pie Contest in November, Lilac Festival in May, the Percy Agricultural Fall Fair in September, the Donnybrook auction in June, studio, house and garden tours, Junk in the Trunk and Warkworth Music Fest in July, Eat in the Park in August, and Warkworth under the Stars in December. [7] [8] [9] [10]

The Warkworth hockey team has won 11 provincial titles, most recently in 1993–1994.[ citation needed ]

Notable residents

Twin city

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References

  1. 1 2 "Warkworth". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada . Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  2. ↑ Elevation taken from Google Maps. Accessed 2018-06-20.
  3. 1 2 "CLAIMaps IV". Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. 2016. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  4. ↑ Map 6 (PDF) (Map). 1 : 700,000. Official road map of Ontario. Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  5. ↑ Restructured municipalities - Ontario map #5 (Map). Restructuring Maps of Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 2006. Retrieved 2018-06-20.
  6. ↑ "Warkworth prison could close". NorthumberlandNews.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  7. ↑ "Welcome - Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival". Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  8. ↑ "Home - Warkworth Art In The Park". Warkworth Art In The Park. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  9. ↑ "Home - Warkworth Fair". Warkworth Fair. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  10. ↑ "Warkworth Lilac Festival". Warkworth Lilac Festival. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  11. ↑ "Links - Warkworth.ca". warkworth.ca. Retrieved 3 August 2018.

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