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== Churches == |
== Churches == |
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* Osgoode Baptist Church |
* Osgoode Baptist Church |
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* [http://osgoodepresbyterianchurch.ca Osgoode Presbyterian Church] |
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20131114031842/http://osgoodepresbyterianchurch.ca/ Osgoode Presbyterian Church] |
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* St. George's Anglican Church |
* St. George's Anglican Church |
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* Vernon United Church |
* Vernon United Church |
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Revision as of 20:05, 20 July 2016
Vernon | |
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Rural community | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| City | Ottawa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jim Watson |
| • MP | Pierre Poilievre |
| • MPP | Lisa MacLeod |
| • Councillors | George Darouze |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 750 |
| Canada 2011 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code | K0A3J0 |
Vernon is a compact rural community[1] in Osgoode Ward in the southern part of the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Prior to amalgamation in 2001, Vernon was located in Osgoode Township.
According to the Canada 2011 Census the surrounding blocks had a population of 750.[2]
Churches
- Osgoode Baptist Church
- Osgoode Presbyterian Church
- St. George's Anglican Church
- Vernon United Church
Library
The Vernon branch of the Ottawa Public Library makes its home in an 1882 heritage building that was the community's one-room schoolhouse. It was recently renovated to have a new washroom and bell tower. The library has a wheelchair ramp.
Museum
Vernon is the home of the Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum. It was founded by a group of dedicated senior citizens working with a New Horizons grant. The collection has grown tremendously and the Society now operates a Museum and Archives housed in two buildings with over 10,000 square feet (930 m2) of display space. The large body of archival material and artifacts reflect the agricultural history of the Township of Osgoode.
Post Office
The Vernon post office is located in the old Ford Motor dealership.
References
- ^ http://www4.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/FCZUK
- ^ Population calculated by combining Dissemination Blocks 3506146210, 3506146211, 3506146201, 3506146107, 3506146207, 3506146108, 3506146112, 3506146110, 3506146109, 3506146204, 3506146205, 3506146203, 3506146202, 3506146111
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