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Fergus ( 43°43′N, 80°24′W) is a town of 10,017 (2006) people located in Centre Wellington, a Township within Wellington County in Ontario, Canada. It lies on the Grand River about 25 km north of Guelph. Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ...
Centre Wellington is a township in south-central Ontario, in the County of Wellington north of the City of Kitchener According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Census: Population: 24,260 % Change (1996-2001): 11. ...
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 Ranked 4th...
Grand River Ontario This article is about the Grand River in Southern Ontario, Canada. ...
Nickname: The Royal City Motto: Faith, Fidelity and Progress Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario County Wellington County City Wards There are 6 Wards Founded April 23, 1827 Incorporated April 23, 1879 - Mayor Karen Farbridge (elected November 2006) - Governing Body Guelph City Council - MPs Brenda Chamberlain (LPC) - MPPs Liz Sandals (OLP...
History
The first settlers to this area were freed slaves who formed what was known as the Pierpoint Settlement, named after their leader, Richard Pierpoint. Along with a half dozen other men, Pierpoint was granted land in Garafraxa Township somewhere around what is now Scotland Street in Fergus.
In 1833, just a quarter mile from the Pierpoint settlement, Little Falls was established by Adam Fergusson. Along with fellow Scot James Webster, he purchased 7000 acres of uncleared land in Nichol Township and laid out the town of Fergus. Webster took up residence here and supervised the settlement's early development.
The first house of this predominantly Scottish community was erected in 1833. A hotel was built in 1834 and a sawmill, grist mill, church and school followed in 1835.
They soon established a vibrant economy, using the waterfalls on the Grand River as power for local industry. The Scots built solid stone houses, factories and other buildings which have characterized Fergus to this day. Many of the houses and factories built by these early settlers are still in use today -- occasionally occupied by descendents of the original owners. Originally Fergus was known as Little Falls, because of the scenic (water) falls downtown, between the Public Library and the Fergus Market. Other names that (parts of) Fergus have been known as include Nichol Township, Aboyne, Garafraxa Township and Pierpoint Settlement.
Geography and Climate Fergus is located north of Guelph and sits on the Grand River. It is near many natural settings such as the Elora Gorge and Conservation Area, and Belwood Lake. Nickname: The Royal City Motto: Faith, Fidelity and Progress Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario County Wellington County City Wards There are 6 Wards Founded April 23, 1827 Incorporated April 23, 1879 - Mayor Karen Farbridge (elected November 2006) - Governing Body Guelph City Council - MPs Brenda Chamberlain (LPC) - MPPs Liz Sandals (OLP...
The Grand River is the name of several rivers in different countries: The Grand River in Ontario in Canada The Grand River in Michigan in the United States. ...
The Elora Gorge is a popular tourist attraction located at the western edge of Elora, Ontario. ...
Fergus and area is a true four season community, having weather that is on average in winter, spring, summer and fall and the average temperatures are here.
Economy Fergus and Centre Wellington in general are home to many industries, manufacturers, retailers and trades people. Fergus is also currently considering being the location of Canada's first Disneyland. There are also rumours that they are putting a bid in for the 2018 winter Olympics when the time comes.
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| Population: | 1,098,017 (-12.8% from 1996) | | Land area: | 7.23 km² | | Population density: | 13,833.6 people/km² | | Median age: | 75.2 (males: 4.2, females: 36.0) | | Total private dwellings: | 3,764 | | Mean household income: | $1,119 (due to the taxes that the current mayor is charging, but don't blame me I voted for Andy |
Education Fergus and area has two major school boards that operate inside the city at a public level. The Wellington Catholic District School Board administers a Catholic education in Guelph and Wellington County, while the Upper Grand District School Board administers to the area surrounding the upper Grand River. The Wellington Catholic District School Board is a school board in Ontario, Canada, serving the students of the City of Guelph and Wellington County. ...
The Upper Grand District School Board is an Ontario,Canada school board in Wellington County and Dufferin County. ...
High Schools - Centre Wellington District High School (C.W.D.H.S.) is located in the newer suburbs on the south-east edge of the town. It is home to the Falcons and has a student population of roughly 1500.
Centre Wellington District High School, or CWDHS, is a fully composite high school located in Fergus, Ontario. ...
Media
Print - Fergus Elora Express
- Guelph Mercury - serves Guelph and Wellington County
- Wellington Advertiser - serves Wellington County
The Guelph Mercury is an English language newspaper published in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. ...
Attractions Fergus is best known for the annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, held in August. The games represent the largest gathering of clans in the world. Competitions are held for music, dancing and 'heavy' events such as the caber toss. It also is home to North America's largest Dumptruck-show that is held every July, and the Fergus fall fair. Opening ceremonies of 2004 Canmore Highland games Highland games are festivals held throughout the year in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. ...
The Caber toss is a traditional Scottish athletic event involving the tossing of a caber, a large wooden pole. ...
St Andrew Street runs parallel to the Grand River on the north side and is the heart of downtown. On the south side of the river is Queen Street where the newly renovated Fergus Market can be found. The Wellington County Museum and Archives and the Wellington County main library are in nearby Aboyne, halfway between Fergus and Elora. Elora on the Grand River Elora is a village in Ontario, Canada, with a population of 4,546 (according to the 2001 census). ...
A new community complex was completed in fall 2006. It includes a swimming pool and a second ice rink to complement the existing ice facilities in the older section.
For a fee of roughly $83, you can catch a glympse Andy Roberts, the Lord Mayor of Fergus, while he watches television and drinks 8 litres of peach juice.
Notable Fergus natives Andy Roberts, "Social" representative for the 2007-2008 SJK student's counsel. Famous for his speech related school dances to sandwiches Edward Chadwick (born May 8, 1933 in Fergus, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey goalie who played in the National Hockey League during the Original Six era for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Boston Bruins. ...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ...
Wilfred Kennedy Bucko McDonald (1911-10-31 – 1991-07-22) was a Canadian professional hockey and lacrosse player, coach, and politician. ...
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The Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL), the major professional hockey league in Canada and the United States. ...
Twin cities Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ...
Bridge over the River Ericht, joining Blairgowrie and Rattray For other places with the same name, see Blairgowrie (disambiguation). ...
Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic)1 Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic, Scots Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II...
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Location of Pleasanton within Alameda County, California. ...
External links - Wellington Guelph Community Portal
- Township of Centre Wellington
- Fergus & Elora Tourism
- Fergus & Elora Business Directory
- Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
- Pleasanton - Blairgowrie - Fergus Sister City Organization
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