Northumberland County is an upper-tier level of municipal government situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario, east of Toronto in Central Ontario. The Northumberland County headquarters are located in Cobourg.
The Alderville First Nation is within the Northumberland census division but is independent of county administration.
Demographics
As a census division in the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Northumberland County had a population of 89,365 living in 37,328 of its 40,638 total private dwellings, a change of 4.4% from its 2016 population of 85,598. With a land area of 1,907.4 km2 (736.5 sq mi), it had a population density of 46.9/km2 (121.3/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
Together with Durham County, it formed the Newcastle District from 1802 to 1849 and the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham from 1850 to 1973. Effective January 1, 1974, part of Durham County was merged with Ontario County to create the Regional Municipality of Durham. At that time, Northumberland reverted to a standalone county.
It was first aggressively settled by United Empire Loyalists fleeing the former 13 British American Colonies in the late 18th century. The Crown provided plots to the settlers for nominal sums (with the stipulation of making the land productive in a set number of years) or free to those who had served against the American Colonial Army. Following the War of 1812, many port towns, Port Hope and Cobourg in particular, became important centres for commercial activity and a landing point for European immigrants arriving on steamers.
Recreation
There are two provincial parks in Northumberland County: Presqu'ile Provincial Park in Brighton, and Ferris Provincial Park in Campbellford.[12] There are also several other protected natural areas and forests, including Ganaraska Forest,[13] Northumberland County Forest, Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area, and Peter's Woods. Waterfront campsites and cottages are located along Lake Ontario and Rice Lake.
Northumberland County has various cycling, hiking and other outdoor trails. The Waterfront Trail along Lake Ontario passes through Northumberland County,[14] as does the Trans-Canada Trail.[15] The Northumberland portion of the Trans-Canada Trail spans from Hastings to Hoard's Station in Campbellford, following an abandoned rail line. Halfway through Campbellford, the trail joins the 6 km long Rotary Trail situated alongside the Trent River. There are five signed bike routes: Glorious Ganaraska, Rice Lake Ramble, Shelter Valley, Presqu’ile Promise and Trent River Truckin'.[16] The Northumberland County Forest offers various trails available for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, ATVing, off-road motorcycling, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing[17] as well as a 3.2 km, accessible Universal Trail.[18] The Ganaraska Hiking Trail starts in Port Hope and goes north towards the Bruce Trail.[19]
There are three theatres in Northumberland County: Westben in Campbellford, the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, and the Park Theatre & Performing Arts Centre in Cobourg.[20] Festivals in Northumberland include the Warkworth Maple Syrup and Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny festivals in early spring, the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival and Incredible Edibles Festival in the summer, and the Cultivate Food and Vintage Film Festivals in the fall.[21]
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Northumberland County is an upper tier level of municipal government situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario east of Toronto in Central Ontario The Northumberland County headquarters are located in Cobourg Northumberland CountyCounty upper tier County of NorthumberlandLocation of Northumberland County within OntarioCoordinates 44 07 N 78 02 W 44 117 N 78 033 W 44 117 78 033 Coordinates 44 07 N 78 02 W 44 117 N 78 033 W 44 117 78 033CountryCanadaProvinces and territories of CanadaOntarioCounty seatCobourgMunicipalitiesList Municipality town of BrightonTown of CobourgMunicipality of Port HopeMunicipality town of Trent HillsTownship of Alnwick HaldimandTownship of CramaheTownship of HamiltonGovernment TypeUpper tier municipal governmentArea 1 Total1 905 15 km2 735 58 sq mi Population 2021 1 Total89 365 Density47 78 km2 123 7 sq mi Time zoneUTC 05 00 EST Summer DST UTC 05 00 EDT Websitewww northumberlandcounty ca Interactive fullscreen map Map of Northumberland County showing townships and main settlements 2 Contents 1 Municipalities 2 Demographics 3 Towns villages 4 History 5 Recreation 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksMunicipalities EditNorthumberland County consists of seven municipalities in population order Town of Cobourg Municipality of Port Hope originally part of Durham County Municipality town of Trent Hills Municipality town of Brighton Township of Hamilton Township of Alnwick Haldimand Township of CramaheThe Alderville First Nation is within the Northumberland census division but is independent of county administration Demographics EditAs a census division in the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada Northumberland County had a population of 89 365 living in 37 328 of its 40 638 total private dwellings a change of 4 4 from its 2016 population of 85 598 With a land area of 1 907 4 km2 736 5 sq mi it had a population density of 46 9 km2 121 3 sq mi in 2021 3 Canada census Northumberland community profile 202120162011Population89 365 4 4 from 2016 85 598 4 2 from 2011 82 126 1 4 from 2006 Land area1 907 40 km2 736 45 sq mi 1 905 15 km2 735 58 sq mi 1 905 34 km2 735 66 sq mi Population density46 9 km2 121 sq mi 44 9 km2 116 sq mi 43 1 km2 112 sq mi Median age52 4 M 50 8 F 54 51 4 M 50 3 F 52 4 Total private dwellings37 33039 03237 226Median household income 70 208References 2021 4 2016 5 2011 6 earlier 7 8 Northumberland County population historyYearPop 199674 437 200177 497 4 1 200680 963 4 5 201182 126 1 4 201685 598 4 2 202189 365 4 4 9 8 10 11 1996 population adjusted to 2001 boundariesTowns villages EditTown of Cobourg Ontario Municipality of Port Hope Ontario Municipality of Brighton Ontario Municipality of Trent Hills Ontario Cramahe Township Ontario Hamilton Township Ontario Alnwick Haldimand Township OntarioHistory EditTogether with Durham County it formed the Newcastle District from 1802 to 1849 and the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham from 1850 to 1973 Effective January 1 1974 part of Durham County was merged with Ontario County to create the Regional Municipality of Durham At that time Northumberland reverted to a standalone county It was first aggressively settled by United Empire Loyalists fleeing the former 13 British American Colonies in the late 18th century The Crown provided plots to the settlers for nominal sums with the stipulation of making the land productive in a set number of years or free to those who had served against the American Colonial Army Following the War of 1812 many port towns Port Hope and Cobourg in particular became important centres for commercial activity and a landing point for European immigrants arriving on steamers Recreation EditThere are two provincial parks in Northumberland County Presqu ile Provincial Park in Brighton and Ferris Provincial Park in Campbellford 12 There are also several other protected natural areas and forests including Ganaraska Forest 13 Northumberland County Forest Goodrich Loomis Conservation Area and Peter s Woods Waterfront campsites and cottages are located along Lake Ontario and Rice Lake Northumberland County has various cycling hiking and other outdoor trails The Waterfront Trail along Lake Ontario passes through Northumberland County 14 as does the Trans Canada Trail 15 The Northumberland portion of the Trans Canada Trail spans from Hastings to Hoard s Station in Campbellford following an abandoned rail line Halfway through Campbellford the trail joins the 6 km long Rotary Trail situated alongside the Trent River There are five signed bike routes Glorious Ganaraska Rice Lake Ramble Shelter Valley Presqu ile Promise and Trent River Truckin 16 The Northumberland County Forest offers various trails available for hiking cycling horseback riding ATVing off road motorcycling cross country skiing snowmobiling snowshoeing 17 as well as a 3 2 km accessible Universal Trail 18 The Ganaraska Hiking Trail starts in Port Hope and goes north towards the Bruce Trail 19 There are three theatres in Northumberland County Westben in Campbellford the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope and the Park Theatre amp Performing Arts Centre in Cobourg 20 Festivals in Northumberland include the Warkworth Maple Syrup and Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny festivals in early spring the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival and Incredible Edibles Festival in the summer and the Cultivate Food and Vintage Film Festivals in the fall 21 See also EditList of municipalities in Ontario List of townships in Ontario List of secondary schools in Ontario Northumberland CountyReferences Edit a b Census Profile 2021 Census Northumberland County Statistics Canada Retrieved August 5 2019 Restructured municipalities Ontario map 5 Map Restructuring Maps of Ontario Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2006 Retrieved March 21 2018 Population and dwelling counts Canada and census divisions Statistics Canada February 9 2022 Retrieved April 2 2022 2021 Community Profiles 2021 Canadian Census Statistics Canada February 4 2022 Retrieved 2022 04 27 2016 Community Profiles 2016 Canadian Census Statistics Canada August 12 2021 Retrieved 2019 08 05 2011 Community Profiles 2011 Canadian Census Statistics Canada March 21 2019 Retrieved 2012 03 22 2006 Community Profiles 2006 Canadian Census Statistics Canada August 20 2019 a b 2001 Community Profiles 2001 Canadian Census Statistics Canada July 18 2021 Statistics Canada 1996 2001 2006 2011 Northumberland County census profile 2011 Census of Population Statistics Canada Retrieved 2012 03 22 Census Profile 2016 Census Northumberland County Statistics Canada Retrieved August 5 2019 Provincial Park Locator Ontario Parks Retrieved 22 November 2017 Ganaraska Forest Ganaraska Conservation Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Retrieved 22 November 2017 Interactive Map Waterfront Trail Retrieved 22 November 2017 Explore The Map The Great Trail Retrieved 22 November 2017 Cycling Routes and Trails Northumberland Tourism 2018 05 03 Retrieved 2018 07 11 Forest Trails northumberlandcounty ca Retrieved 2018 08 24 Universal Trail northumberlandcounty ca Retrieved 2018 08 24 Trail Sections Ganaraska Hiking Trail Retrieved 22 November 2017 Arts and Culture Northumberland Arts and Culture Retrieved 2018 07 11 Northumberland Festivals NorthumberlandNews com www northumberlandnews com Retrieved 2018 07 11 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Northumberland County Ontario Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Northumberland County Ontario amp oldid 1120042719, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
