Township of Rideau Lakes
The Township of Rideau Lakes has many strengths and its opportunities for the future rest in the diversity of its population, economic activity and geography. Farming, tourism, and service industries form the backbone of the local economy. A top drawing card is its abundance of scenic lakes. It has 500 kilometres (310 miles) of shoreline, excluding the Rideau Waterway. Waterfront development accounts for a majority of building activity.
Each community within Rideau Lakes has something to offer. Portland is the gateway to Big Rideau Lake. Newboro is considered a haven for anglers. Local residents and visitors agree Chaffey's Lock offers water access in one of the region's most tranquil settings. Delta boasts the Old Stone Mill, a National Historic Site of Canada built in 1810. Elgin is considered the township centre for shopping. Smaller villages and hamlets are Chantry, Crosby, Forfar, Lombardy, Morton, Plum Hollow and Philipsville.
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- Total Population: 10,883 (Statistics Canada Census 2021)
- Mean January Temperature: -8 ⁰C (18⁰F)
- Mean July Temperature: 21 ⁰C (70 ⁰F)
- Average Annual Precipitation: 1055 mm Per Capita Income: $ 84,000
- Average Household Income: $100,200
- Average Unemployment Rate: 9 %
- Adults with High School Education: 1,415
- Adults with College or University Diploma: 3,410
- Average 2-Bedroom Monthly Apartment Rental Cost: $1,937
- Average 3-Bedroom detached Bungalow: $ 489,000
Contacts:
Township of Rideau Lakes
1439 County Road 8, Delta, K0E 1G0
(613) 928-2251
Shellee Fournier, Chief Administrative Officer
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