Harley, Ontario

Harley is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario. Located within the Timiskaming District, Harley is located directly north of the city of Temiskaming Shores.

For the community in Burford Township, see Harley, Brant County, Ontario.

Harley
Township (single-tier)
Township of Harley
Harley is located in Ontario
Harley
Harley
Coordinates: 47°37′N 79°42′W
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
DistrictTimiskaming
Established1896
Incorporated1904
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • ReevePauline Archambault
 • Federal ridingTimmins—James Bay
 • Prov. ridingTimiskaming—Cochrane
Area
[1]
 • Land92.3 km2 (35.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total551
 • Density6.0/km2 (16/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal Code
P0J 1P0
Area code(s)705, 249
Websiteharley.ca

It is believed to be named in honour of Archibald Harley, former Member of Parliament for Oxford South.[2]

Arnold Peters, a Member of Parliament from 1957 to 1980, was born in Uno Park.

Communities

The township's main settlement is the community of Hanbury. The ghost town of Uno Park is also located within the township.

History

In 1896, the township was opened up for settlement. Settlers arrived first by boat on the Wabi Creek and later on via the North Dymond and Harley Road (since 1937 known as Highway 11). It was incorporated in 1904.[2]

Initially the land was covered with spruce, tamarack, cedar, and poplar, that supported a thriving lumber industry. Having been cleared of most forests, Harley's main economic activity shifted to agriculture.[2]

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Harley had a population of 524 living in 187 of its 200 total private dwellings, a change of -4.9% from its 2016 population of 551. With a land area of 92.34 km2 (35.65 sq mi), it had a population density of 5.7/km2 (14.7/sq mi) in 2021.[3]

Canada census – Harley community profile
202120162011
Population524 (-4.9% from 2016)551 (2.2% from 2011)539 (-2.2% from 2006)
Land area92.34 km2 (35.65 sq mi)92.30 km2 (35.64 sq mi)91.73 km2 (35.42 sq mi)
Population density5.7/km2 (15/sq mi)6.0/km2 (16/sq mi)5.9/km2 (15/sq mi)
Median age37.6 (M: 36.4, F: 38.4)42.2 (M: 40.9, F: 43.0)42.6 (M: 41.2, F: 43.7)
Private dwellings190 (total)  216 (total)  205 (total) 
Median household income$72,448
References: 2021[4] 2016[5] 2011[6] earlier[7][8]
Harley, Ontario – Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1986 596—    
1991 603+1.2%
1996 608+0.8%
2001 557−8.4%
2006 551−1.1%
2011 539−2.2%
2016 551+2.2%
[9][10][1]
Harley Community Center

Mother tongue (2006):[11]

  • English as first language: 60.5%
  • French as first language: 39.5%
  • English and French as first language: 0%
  • Other as first language: 0%

See also

References
  1. "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Harley, Township". Statistics Canada. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  2. "History". Township of Harley. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  3. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  4. "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  5. "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  6. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  7. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  8. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  9. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
  10. 2011 Census Profile
  11. "2006 Community Profile".
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