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Encyclopedia > Bethany, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
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Bethany is a lively village on Ontario's highway 7A, a few kilometers west of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, the region's largest city. Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked... The Trans-Canada Highway is a federal-provincial highway system that joins all ten provinces of Canada. ... Nickname: Motto: Dat natura, elaborant artes (Nature Provides, Industry Develops) Map of Ontario with Peterborough indicated with a red dot Coordinates: Country Canada  Province Ontario  County Peterborough County Established 1819 - Scotts Plains Incorporated as town 1850 - Peterborough Incorporated as city July 1, 1905 Government  - Mayor Paul Ayotte  - MP Dean...


It is a gateway community, in that it services the local winter sport ski hill areas several kilometers north of the village. Around 2000, there has been significant real-estate development, mostly in the form of individual dwellings. The community is home to an annual summer drama festival, in which local thespians participate. To the north are downhill and cross-country ski areas, mostly accessible by paved county roads. Some outstanding example of contemporary log homes can be seen on the south-facing slopes of local ski communities. The Bethany Athletic Society sponsors an annual fun weekend in the village's park for the May 24 holiday. The weekend normally consists of Friday fireworks and games, Saturday baseball, a Sunday car show, and an open parade for citizens on Monday. Bethany is home to a Christmas house tour that runs annually. Bethany is an amazing village to live in. It is safe, quiet, and lots of fun! A winter sport is a sport commonly played during winter. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Real estate or immovable property is a legal term (in some jurisdictions) that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings. ... Subdivision is the act of dividing up land into smaller pieces that are easier to sell, usually via a plat. ... Thespian may refer to: A citizen of the ancient Greek city of Thespiae An actor; this usage is derived from Thespis of Icaria, the legendary first actor. ... Modern milled or machine-profiled log home. ... This article is about the sport. ...


Coordinates: 44°11′N, 78°34′W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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Kawartha Lakes, Ontario. Who is Kawartha Lakes, Ontario? What is Kawartha Lakes, Ontario? Where is Kawartha Lakes, ... (124 words)
Kawartha Lakes is a city in east-central Ontario, and makes up the former County of Victoria.
The main centres are Omemee, Lindsay, Oakwood, Janetville, Bethany, Fenelon Falls, Woodville, and Bobcaygeon.
The citizens of Kawartha Lakes voted to de-amalgamate in November, 2003 into the former towns, villages, and townships of the former County of Victoria, but it might be years before de-amalgamation is complete, if it happens at all.
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