Marmora and Lake

Marmora and Lake is a municipality along the banks of Crowe River and Beaver Creek, about midway between Toronto and Ottawa on provincial Highway 7 in Hastings County in Central Ontario, Canada.[1] It is home to over 4,000 full time and seasonal residents, many of whom enjoy outdoor recreation and relaxation on Crowe Lake.

Marmora and Lake
Municipality (lower-tier)
Municipality of Marmora and Lake
Municipal office in Marmora
Municipal office in Marmora
Marmora and Lake is located in Southern Ontario
Marmora and Lake
Marmora and Lake
Location in southern Ontario
Coordinates: 44°38′33″N 77°44′14″W[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CountyHastings
Settled1821 (1821)
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 2001
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • MayorJan O'Neill
 • Federal ridingPrince Edward—Hastings
 • Prov. ridingPrince Edward—Hastings
Area
[2]
 • Land557.08 km2 (215.09 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
274 m (899 ft)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total4,267
 • Density7.9/km2 (20/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal Code
K0K 2M0
Area code(s)613 and 343
Websitewww.marmoraandlake.ca
Ontario Highway 7 through Marmora

Communities
  • Deloro
  • Malone
  • Marmora – largest and primary population centre within the municipality
  • Marmora Station

History

The original township of Marmora was named in 1820 for the Latin word for marble, while the adjoining Township of Lake was named for Viscount Gerard Lake. The two townships were joined to form the single municipality of Marmora and Lake in 2001.[4] The village of Marmora separated from the township and was incorporated as a separate municipality in 1901.

Mining played an important role in the development of the area. Iron mining was particularly important in the area. Other minerals extracted from township mines include copper, lead, silver, gold and lithographic limestone. Today, talc and dolomite are processed in the municipality at the site of the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation iron ore open pit mine.

In 1998, the township expanded through an amalgamation of the Village of Deloro.

The current municipality was formed in 2001 through an amalgamation of the Village of Marmora and the existing Township of Marmora and Lake.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Marmora and Lake had a population of 4,267 living in 1,887 of its 2,578 total private dwellings, a change of 7.9% from its 2016 population of 3,953. With a land area of 538.24 km2 (207.82 sq mi), it had a population density of 7.9/km2 (20.5/sq mi) in 2021.[5]

Canada census – Marmora and Lake community profile
202120162011
Population4,267 (+7.9% from 2016)3,953 (-3.0% from 2011)4,074 (+4.1% from 2006)
Land area538.24 km2 (207.82 sq mi)557.08 km2 (215.09 sq mi)556.19 km2 (214.75 sq mi)
Population density7.9/km2 (20/sq mi)7.1/km2 (18/sq mi)7.3/km2 (19/sq mi)
Median age56 (M: 54.4, F: 56.8)54.6 (M: 53.8, F: 55.4)50.9 (M: 50.2, F: 51.6)
Private dwellings1,885 (total)  2,521 (total)  2,503 (total) 
Median household income$50,586
References: 2021[6] 2016[7] 2011[8] earlier[9][10]

According to the 2006 Census, mother tongue of its population is:[9]

  • English as first language: 92.5%
  • French as first language: 1.5%
  • English and French as first language: 0%
  • Other as first language: 6.0%
Historical population
YearPop.±%
19963,874—    
20013,985+2.9%
20063,912−1.8%
20114,074+4.1%
20163,953−3.0%
20214,267+7.9%
[11][12][2]

Government

Marmora and Lake Council As of 2023:

  • Jan O'Neill, Mayor
  • Mike Stevens, Deputy Mayor
  • Eric Daoust, Councillor
  • Ron Derry, Councillor
  • Jane Lakatos, Councillor

Provincial and federal representation:

Tourist attractions
  • Marmoraton Mine
  • Nayler's Common Wetland and Trails
  • Eastern Ontario Trails
  • Callaghan's Rapids
  • Crowe Lake
  • Beaver Creek
  • MACKFest

Notable residents

See also

References
  1. "Marmora and Lake". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2014-06-08.
  2. "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Marmora and Lake, Municipality". Statistics Canada. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  3. Taken from Google Earth at geographic coordinates, accessed 2014-06-08.
  4. "MUNICIPAL RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITY SUMMARY TABLE". www.mah.gov.on.ca. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  5. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  6. "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  7. "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
  8. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-06-08.
  9. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  10. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  11. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
  12. "Marmora and Lake census profile". 2011 Census of Population. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
  13. Ebden, Theresa (August 25, 2000). "An actor in search of character detail". The Globe and Mail.

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