Town of Arnprior
John Street, Arnprior, Ontario
Nickname: The 'Prior
Arnprior's location in relation to Ontario.
Coordinates: 45°N 43°E / 45, 43
Country	Canada
Province	Ontario
County	Renfrew
Established (Timber Industry)	1851
Incorporated (Village)	1862
Incorporated (Town)	1892
Area
- Town	13.04 km²  (5 sq mi)
- Urban	18.07 km² (7 sq mi)
Population (2006) Population Growth between 2001 to 2006 is -0.5%
- Town	7,158
- Density	549.1/km² (1,422.2/sq mi)
- Urban	9,076
	From StatsCan
Time zone	EST (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)

Arnprior (2006 Population 7,158; UA population 9,076) is a town in eastern Renfrew County, in eastern Ontario, Canada at the mouth of the Madawaska River, as it enters the Ottawa River in the Ottawa Valley. As of the 2006 census, it had a population of 7,158 people.^[1] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 1434 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Arnprior, Ontario Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... // A nickname is a name of a person or thing other than its proper name. ... Image File history File links Ontario-arnprior. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... 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History

The area was first settled by Archibald McNab who named the area after his family's ancestral home of Arnprior, Scotland. After becoming renowned for the despotic way he treated those on his land he was forced to vacate the area in 1840 and the area was vacant until 1851 when it became incorporated into eastern Ontario's massive timber industry. Archibald McNab (January 20, 1826 – July 16, 1904) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. ... Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic) Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic and Scots1 Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Monarch Queen Elizabeth II... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1851 (MDCCCLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use—from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use—as structural material for construction or wood...

One of the most successful businessmen of the upper Ottawa was Daniel McLachlin, who built a massive sawmill at the confluence of the Madawaska and Ottawa Rivers, and expanded the community of Arnprior.^[2]

Arnprior was incorporated as a village in 1862. Thirty years later (in 1892), it was incorporated as a town. Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Ronda, Spain Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ...

In 1943 a Castle Class Corvette, K494, was christened "HMCS Arnprior".

Arnprior became a recognized name in the numismatic trade. This has a special link to a local employer. In 1955 Playtex ordered some silver dollars for their employees. These coins are later found to show only two and one-half water lines instead of four to the right of the canoe. This variety becomes known as the Arnprior dollar. Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ... It has been suggested that Voyageur Dollar be merged into this article or section. ...

The history of Arnprior is preserved and documented at the Arnprior and District Museum^[3] (located in the former post office building) and the Arnprior and District Archives^[4] (located next door in the basement of the public library).

The history of Arnprior was documented in popular form by Leo Lavoie, long-time Arnprior resident, in his book, The Arnprior Story: 1823-1984.

Industry

The lumber trade continued in the form of the Gillies sawmill in nearby McNab Township.

Kenwood Mills was a significant employer in Arnprior and was bought in 1918 by Huyck Corporation.^[5]

After the Second World War, companies such as Playtex, Pfizer and Boeing came to Arnprior.

Health Care

Arnprior has been served since 1945 by the Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital.^[6] Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ...

Government

Mayor: Terry Gibeau (first elected in 2003, re-elected November 13, 2006 to a term which expires in 2010) Council[1] consists of Mayor, Reeve and Five Councillors Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 2003 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 317th day of the year (318th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Schools

Arnprior is served by five schools: three are administered by the Renfrew County District School Board (two elementary schools — Walter Zadow Public School and A. J. Charbonneau Public School — and one regional secondary school, Arnprior District High School). The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board administers two elementary schools: St Joseph's School and John XXIII.

Sport

Hockey plays a large role in life in Arnprior. The highest level of hockey played in Arnprior is Junior B and the town is represented by the Arnprior Packers [2]. The Arnprior Packers are a Junior B team based out of Arnprior, Ontario. ...

Most other sports, football, basketball volleyball and track and field are played by teams from Arnprior District High School[3]

Media

Arnprior is served by the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide and by various media outlets in Ottawa.

Transportation

Arnprior is located on the Trans-Canada Highway system, where Highway 417 to the east becomes the two-lane Highway 17 to the west. The town is served by the Arnprior Airport, elevation 109 metres (358 ft) and a nearby floatplane base for general aviation; scheduled commercial flights leave from the Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 56 kilometres to the east. The Trans-Canada Highway is a federal-provincial highway system that joins all ten provinces of Canada. ... Highway 417 as part of the 400-series network Highway 417 is a 400-Series Highway in Ontario. ... Highway 17 is a route of the Trans-Canada Highway through Ontario, Canada. ... Arnprior/South Renfrew Municipal Airport or Arnprior Airport, (TC LID: CNP3), is a registered aerodrome located 0. ... General aviation (abbr. ... Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (Laéroport international Macdonald-Cartier in French), (IATA: YOW, ICAO: CYOW), serves Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. ...

Arnprior has a long history with railroads. The Canada Central Railway first reached Arnprior on December 6, 1864.^[7] Arnprior was served by both the Canadian National Railway (CNR) and the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) main line through the majority of the 20th century. The CNR tracks were pulled up and the right-of-way is used as a hiking trail, while the CPR continues to operate through the town. December 6 is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1864 (MDCCCLXIV) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... The Canadian National Railway (CN; AAR reporting marks CN, CNA, CNIS) is a Canadian Class I railway operated by the Canadian National Railway Company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. ... An eastbound CPR freight at Stoney Creek Bridge in Rogers Pass. ...

The town is located on the Ottawa River at the confluence of the Ottawa and Madawaska rivers, but is cut off from the lower Ottawa River and the St. Lawrence Seaway by the Chats rapids. Initially transport was by canoe: the Ottawa River was travelled by explorer Samuel de Champlain. This is about the river in Canada. ... The Madawaska River from Highway 17 near Arnprior. ... The Saint Lawrence Seaway in its broadest sense (see Great Lakes Waterway) is the system of canals that permits ocean-going vessels to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes as far as Lake Superior. ... A wood-and-canvas canoe evokes the heritage of canoeing in North America. ... A much-reproduced fictional portrait of Champlain by Théophile Hamel (1870) (no authentic portrait has survived)[1]) Samuel de Champlain , the father of New France, was born around 1580 in the town of Brouage, a seaport on Frances west coast. ...

Tourism

Arnprior, aka "the Prior", is the gateway to tourism in the Upper Ottawa Valley. [4] Arnprior is located on the western edge of Canada's National Capital Region. The National Capital Region is an official federal designation for the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Ontario, the neighbouring city of Gatineau, Quebec and the surrounding area. ...

Anrprior is the start of the River Road that runs in close proximity along the Ottawa River through Braeside, Sand Point to join with Storyland Road.

References

1. ^ Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profiles: Community highlights for Arnprior. Retrieved on March 13, 2007.
2. ^ Library and Archives Canada, Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online, "McLACHLIN, Daniel (Donhuil)". Retrieved on March 6, 2007.
3. ^ Virtual Museum of Canada, "Arnprior and District Museum". Last updated July 5, 2004. Retrieved March 6, 2007.
4. ^ Ottawa Valley Guide, "Arnprior & District Archives". Retrieved March 7, 2007.
5. ^ Arnprior and District Archives, The Town and the Mill (Motion Picture Film), description of archival holdings. Most companies are moving out of Arnprior in favour of Mexico. Retrieved March 7, 2007.
6. ^ Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital, About Us. Retrieved on March 9, 2007.
7. ^ Constituents of Canadian Pacific Railway in Southern Ontario.

Of note are the many walking and biking trails in Arnprior. The Millennium and Macnamara Trails [5] provide scenic views of the waterfront, downtown heritage homes, and two nature trails including a walk-through of the Gillies Grove [6], a 45 acre tract of Old Growth Forest. is the 72nd day of the year (73rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... --> Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 65th day of the year (66th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... --> Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 65th day of the year (66th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... --> Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 66th day of the year (67th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... --> Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 66th day of the year (67th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... --> Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (69th in leap years). ... --> Year 2007 (MMVII) is now the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

More about Arnprior's natural heritage may be found at the Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives [7]

External links

• Maps and aerial photos for 45°26′02″N 76°21′27″W / 45.434, -76.3575Coordinates: 45°26′02″N 76°21′27″W / 45.434, -76.3575
  • WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
  • Street map from Mapquest
  • Aerial photograph from Terraserver
  • Topo, Nautical, Aeronautical maps from Maptech
• Town of Arnprior official website

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		Lake Madawaska