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Redditt

Redditt is an unincorporated community in Unorganized Kenora District in northwestern Ontario, Canada.[1] It is on the MacFarlane River, and located at the northern terminus of Ontario Highway 658, 27 kilometres (17 mi) north of Kenora. Redditt is also the name of the surrounding geographic township that includes the community.[2][3]

Redditt
Designated place
Redditt
Location of Redditt in Ontario
Coordinates: 49°58′51″N 94°23′30″W / 49.98083°N 94.39167°W / 49.98083; -94.39167[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
DistrictKenora
PartKenora, Unorganized
Government
 • TypeLocal services board
 • MPEric Melillo (CPC)
 • MPPGreg Rickford (PC)
Area
 • Land70.01 km2 (27.03 sq mi)
Elevation
335 m (1,099 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total139
 • Density2.0/km2 (5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (Central)
Postal code FSA
P0X 1M0
Area codeArea code 807

A designated place served by a local services board, Redditt had a population of 139 in the 2021 Canadian census.[4]

Demographics edit

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Redditt had a population of 139 living in 76 of its 170 total private dwellings, a change of 19.8% from its 2016 population of 116. With a land area of 70.01 km2 (27.03 sq mi), it had a population density of 2.0/km2 (5.1/sq mi) in 2021.[5]

Transportation edit

Until 1985, the main street of Redditt was called Highway 666. In 1985, an Evangelical Christian church located on the road nearer to Kenora asked for the highway to be renumbered, as there was a highway sign directly outside the church and they "got a lot of comments" from it being the number of the mark of the beast. Subsequently, the main street of Redditt and the road into town were renumbered to Highway 658.[6] Members of the church had argued to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario that it was inappropriate for their church to be located on the "Highway to Hell." Redditt is also the starting point for what is locally known as the "English River Road," which provides access the exploitation of resources, mostly logging, in the region north of Redditt.

Once a location for a Canadian National Railway roundhouse, the rail-yard operations were closed down in the early 1950s when the CNR switched to diesel-electrics from steam. Ontario Central Airlines, owned by Barney Lamb, then established a maintenance facility in the old roundhouse for its fleet of amphibious charter aircraft. The old switch yard was used as a landing strip for wheel aircraft after the tracks had been pulled. The inflow to Corn Lake (the MacFarlane River) was then dredged, and a control dam was constructed at the out flow of Ena Lake to ensure an adequate water depth for the landing of amphibious aircraft, which were then towed by dolly to the former roundhouse for maintenance.

Redditt is on the Canadian National Railway transcontinental main line,[7] between Ena Lake to the west and Brinka to the east, and Redditt railway station is served by Via Rail transcontinental Canadian passenger trains.

Preceding station   Via Rail Following station
Minaki
toward Vancouver
The Canadian Farlane
toward Toronto
Former services
Preceding station Canadian National Railway Following station
Ena
toward Vancouver
Main Line Brinka
toward Montreal

There is no scheduled bus service to Redditt.

Economy edit

The primary economic activities are tourism and resource harvesting. Several hunting and sport fishing lodges and camps are found in Redditt. The facilities are usually quite basic, relying on the "external" or outdoor experience. Many outfitters, lodges, and camps (the terms are often used interchangeably) provide varying levels of service from simple "house keeping" cabins to full "American plan" (generally understood to mean all-inclusive except for licenses, alcohol, and tobacco). Some of the operators provide an "outpost" camp experience; these outlying camps or cabins can usually only be reached by air via float plane, or by canoe over one or more portages and lakes. The areas where these "outposts" are located are more isolated, and less frequented by travellers, and thus often offer a higher potential for trophy hunting and fishing, and consequently offer the non-hunter or non-angler a chance to experience the northern wilderness uninterrupted without being imposed upon by strangers.

The greater proportion of the working population is employed in Kenora. There are many summer and weekend cottages/camps located in and around Redditt; the majority of which are owned by people from Winnipeg and Kenora, with few American people that have purchased properties in and around the town. The relative remoteness and isolation, low density, and privacy are attractive to people seeking a "rustic" retreat or recreational experience. The cost of recreational properties around Redditt is still very affordable for average incomes, especially when compared to prices on Lake of the Woods or the Winnipeg River. ATV Trails and ski trails are abundant around Redditt. At the west side of Redditt, just north of Corn Lake, there is a rock quarry where high-quality granite is mined.

A branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is located in Redditt. There is also a fire hall and a community club which hosts curling in winter and also various other community functions.

Recreation edit

Fishing and hunting are the primary recreational and tourism activities for Redditt, and the Northwestern Ontario region in general. Though so called ecotourism is also being promoted, it has however failed to develop fully. Locals (including the First Nations, or Aboriginal Peoples) historically engaged in hunting and fishing for food. As such, whitetail deer, moose, ducks and geese were and are the primary quarry for local hunting. Ruffed and spruce grouse are popular upland game birds. Snowshoe hare is a tradition catch for women and children. Walleye (pickerel), northern pike, whitefish and lake trout were the primary food fish species. Outfitting and sport hunting is still focused on whitetail and moose. Black bears and wolves are becoming more and more desirable for non-resident hunters, especially those from Europe and the USA. Many local residents find employment as hunting and/or fishing guides. The primary sport fish species are walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, lake trout and muskie.

Snowmobiling is a popular winter activity in Redditt. Snowmobile trails connect Redditt with Kenora. Day trips to Redditt from Kenora are very popular. It is also possible to travel by snowmobile from Redditt to Manitoba, and to Woodland Caribou Provincial Park. The trails to Manitoba are fairly well maintained, and appropriate for operators of average ability. The trails to Woodland Caribou Provincial Park are single track, rugged, and extremely challenging, with many unpredictable water crossings and are therefore only appropriate for very experienced operators. Hiring an experienced guide is strongly recommended, as is traveling in groups. It is always recommended to be prepared for self rescue when snowmobiling, winter weather conditions can prevent search and rescue from reaching those seeking aid for many days.

Norway Lake, at the north end of town, is a popular picnic location(overnight.camping is no longer allowed). A fine beach and warm water makes it an attractive outing destination in the summer. Armstrong Lake, at the east end of town, is also popular for recreation and fishing. Corn Lake, at the south/west side of the village, is also a popular fishing and swimming destination for residents and visitors.

Bottle House edit

 
The windmill at the Redditt bottle house

Redditt is home to the Bottle House, a set of fantasy-themed structures designed and built by Hank and Myrtle Deverell in the 1970s. According to the owners, the attraction took approximately 25,000 bottles and 1,000 pounds of mortar to build and the Deverells spent approximately 1,750 hours building it.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Redditt". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2011-07-11. Reference for unincorporated place.
  2. ^ "Redditt". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2011-07-11. Reference for geographic township.
  3. ^ (Map). Restructuring Maps of Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 2006. Archived from the original on 2012-05-05. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  4. ^ "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  5. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved Sep 2, 2022.
  6. ^ "Devil taken off the road". Ottawa Citizen. 23 October 1985. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  7. ^ Map 13 (PDF) (Map). 1 : 1,600,000. Official road map of Ontario. Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. 2010-01-01. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
  8. ^ Clayton, Reg (March 12, 2024). "Visit the Redditt Bottle House for a lovely Sunday drive". Kenora Miner and News. Kenora, Ontario. from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2024.

External links edit

  • Redditt profile at Sunset Country Tourist Region 2007-08-04 at the Wayback Machine

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Not to be confused with Reddit This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Redditt news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message Redditt is an unincorporated community in Unorganized Kenora District in northwestern Ontario Canada 1 It is on the MacFarlane River and located at the northern terminus of Ontario Highway 658 27 kilometres 17 mi north of Kenora Redditt is also the name of the surrounding geographic township that includes the community 2 3 ReddittDesignated placeReddittLocation of Redditt in OntarioCoordinates 49 58 51 N 94 23 30 W 49 98083 N 94 39167 W 49 98083 94 39167 1 CountryCanadaProvinceOntarioDistrictKenoraPartKenora UnorganizedGovernment TypeLocal services board MPEric Melillo CPC MPPGreg Rickford PC Area Land70 01 km2 27 03 sq mi Elevation335 m 1 099 ft Population 2021 Total139 Density2 0 km2 5 sq mi Time zoneUTC 6 Central Summer DST UTC 5 Central Postal code FSAP0X 1M0Area codeArea code 807A designated place served by a local services board Redditt had a population of 139 in the 2021 Canadian census 4 Contents 1 Demographics 2 Transportation 3 Economy 4 Recreation 4 1 Bottle House 5 References 6 External linksDemographics editIn the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada Redditt had a population of 139 living in 76 of its 170 total private dwellings a change of 19 8 from its 2016 population of 116 With a land area of 70 01 km2 27 03 sq mi it had a population density of 2 0 km2 5 1 sq mi in 2021 5 Transportation editUntil 1985 the main street of Redditt was called Highway 666 In 1985 an Evangelical Christian church located on the road nearer to Kenora asked for the highway to be renumbered as there was a highway sign directly outside the church and they got a lot of comments from it being the number of the mark of the beast Subsequently the main street of Redditt and the road into town were renumbered to Highway 658 6 Members of the church had argued to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario that it was inappropriate for their church to be located on the Highway to Hell Redditt is also the starting point for what is locally known as the English River Road which provides access the exploitation of resources mostly logging in the region north of Redditt Once a location for a Canadian National Railway roundhouse the rail yard operations were closed down in the early 1950s when the CNR switched to diesel electrics from steam Ontario Central Airlines owned by Barney Lamb then established a maintenance facility in the old roundhouse for its fleet of amphibious charter aircraft The old switch yard was used as a landing strip for wheel aircraft after the tracks had been pulled The inflow to Corn Lake the MacFarlane River was then dredged and a control dam was constructed at the out flow of Ena Lake to ensure an adequate water depth for the landing of amphibious aircraft which were then towed by dolly to the former roundhouse for maintenance Redditt is on the Canadian National Railway transcontinental main line 7 between Ena Lake to the west and Brinka to the east and Redditt railway station is served by Via Rail transcontinental Canadian passenger trains Preceding station nbsp Via Rail Following stationMinakitoward Vancouver The Canadian Farlanetoward TorontoFormer servicesPreceding station Canadian National Railway Following stationEnatoward Vancouver Main Line Brinkatoward MontrealThere is no scheduled bus service to Redditt Economy editThe primary economic activities are tourism and resource harvesting Several hunting and sport fishing lodges and camps are found in Redditt The facilities are usually quite basic relying on the external or outdoor experience Many outfitters lodges and camps the terms are often used interchangeably provide varying levels of service from simple house keeping cabins to full American plan generally understood to mean all inclusive except for licenses alcohol and tobacco Some of the operators provide an outpost camp experience these outlying camps or cabins can usually only be reached by air via float plane or by canoe over one or more portages and lakes The areas where these outposts are located are more isolated and less frequented by travellers and thus often offer a higher potential for trophy hunting and fishing and consequently offer the non hunter or non angler a chance to experience the northern wilderness uninterrupted without being imposed upon by strangers The greater proportion of the working population is employed in Kenora There are many summer and weekend cottages camps located in and around Redditt the majority of which are owned by people from Winnipeg and Kenora with few American people that have purchased properties in and around the town The relative remoteness and isolation low density and privacy are attractive to people seeking a rustic retreat or recreational experience The cost of recreational properties around Redditt is still very affordable for average incomes especially when compared to prices on Lake of the Woods or the Winnipeg River ATV Trails and ski trails are abundant around Redditt At the west side of Redditt just north of Corn Lake there is a rock quarry where high quality granite is mined A branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is located in Redditt There is also a fire hall and a community club which hosts curling in winter and also various other community functions Recreation editFishing and hunting are the primary recreational and tourism activities for Redditt and the Northwestern Ontario region in general Though so called ecotourism is also being promoted it has however failed to develop fully Locals including the First Nations or Aboriginal Peoples historically engaged in hunting and fishing for food As such whitetail deer moose ducks and geese were and are the primary quarry for local hunting Ruffed and spruce grouse are popular upland game birds Snowshoe hare is a tradition catch for women and children Walleye pickerel northern pike whitefish and lake trout were the primary food fish species Outfitting and sport hunting is still focused on whitetail and moose Black bears and wolves are becoming more and more desirable for non resident hunters especially those from Europe and the USA Many local residents find employment as hunting and or fishing guides The primary sport fish species are walleye northern pike smallmouth bass lake trout and muskie Snowmobiling is a popular winter activity in Redditt Snowmobile trails connect Redditt with Kenora Day trips to Redditt from Kenora are very popular It is also possible to travel by snowmobile from Redditt to Manitoba and to Woodland Caribou Provincial Park The trails to Manitoba are fairly well maintained and appropriate for operators of average ability The trails to Woodland Caribou Provincial Park are single track rugged and extremely challenging with many unpredictable water crossings and are therefore only appropriate for very experienced operators Hiring an experienced guide is strongly recommended as is traveling in groups It is always recommended to be prepared for self rescue when snowmobiling winter weather conditions can prevent search and rescue from reaching those seeking aid for many days Norway Lake at the north end of town is a popular picnic location overnight camping is no longer allowed A fine beach and warm water makes it an attractive outing destination in the summer Armstrong Lake at the east end of town is also popular for recreation and fishing Corn Lake at the south west side of the village is also a popular fishing and swimming destination for residents and visitors Bottle House edit nbsp The windmill at the Redditt bottle houseRedditt is home to the Bottle House a set of fantasy themed structures designed and built by Hank and Myrtle Deverell in the 1970s According to the owners the attraction took approximately 25 000 bottles and 1 000 pounds of mortar to build and the Deverells spent approximately 1 750 hours building it 8 References edit a b Redditt Geographical Names Data Base Natural Resources Canada Retrieved 2011 07 11 Reference for unincorporated place Redditt Geographical Names Data Base Natural Resources Canada Retrieved 2011 07 11 Reference for geographic township Restructured municipalities Ontario map 1 Map Restructuring Maps of Ontario Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2006 Archived from the original on 2012 05 05 Retrieved 2011 07 09 Census Profile 2021 Census of Population Statistics Canada 9 February 2022 Retrieved 2022 07 09 Population and dwelling counts Canada and designated places Statistics Canada February 9 2022 Retrieved Sep 2 2022 Devil taken off the road Ottawa Citizen 23 October 1985 Retrieved 6 July 2013 Map 13 PDF Map 1 1 600 000 Official road map of Ontario Ministry of Transportation of Ontario 2010 01 01 Retrieved 2011 07 11 Clayton Reg March 12 2024 Visit the Redditt Bottle House for a lovely Sunday drive Kenora Miner and News Kenora Ontario Archived from the original on February 24 2021 Retrieved March 12 2024 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Redditt Redditt profile at Sunset Country Tourist Region Archived 2007 08 04 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Redditt amp oldid 1216419450, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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