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Wentworth, Quebec

Coordinates: 45°48′N 74°22′W / 45.8°N 74.37°W / 45.8; -74.37
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Wentworth
Township municipality
Location within Argenteuil RCM
Location within Argenteuil RCM
Wentworth is located in Central Quebec
Wentworth
Wentworth
Location in central Quebec
Coordinates: 45°48′N 74°22′W / 45.8°N 74.37°W / 45.8; -74.37[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionLaurentides
RCMArgenteuil
Settled1830s
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
[2]
 • MayorJason Morrison
 • Federal ridingArgenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel
 • Prov. ridingArgenteuil
Area
[2][3]
 • Total94.40 km2 (36.45 sq mi)
 • Land87.16 km2 (33.65 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total502
 • Density5.8/km2 (15/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
Increase 3.9%
 • Dwellings
754
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J8H 0C7
Area code(s)450 and 579
HighwaysNo major routes
Websitewww.wentworth.ca Edit this at Wikidata

Wentworth is a township municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Argenteuil Regional County Municipality, north-west of Lachute.

Its population centres are Louisa and Dunany.

Geography

Louisa

The township is in the foothills of the Laurentian Mountains, not exceeding 487 meters (1,598 ft) above sea level, with a rocky, sandy, gravelly soil that is not conducive to agriculture. However, much of the land was cleared by early Irish settlers for farming and there remains small pockets of pastures along the Dalesville River, especially in the Glen and around the town center. It is dotted with many lakes, such as Curran, Black, McDougall, Rainbow, and most notably Lake Louisa - the largest lake in the Regional County. These lakes attract many cottage vacationers and fishing enthusiasts.[4][5]

The headwater of the Dalesville River, the largest river in Wentworth, begins at the outlet of Barrows Lake on the western edge of the municipality and meanders for approximately 12km through the municipality.

History

The Gale and Duberger map of 1795 already shows the Wentworth Township, but it was not officially established until 1809.[4] It is unclear if it is named after a village in York County, England, or that it is a tribute to Sir John Wentworth (1737-1820), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia from 1792 to 1808.[5]

Around 1830, a group of settlers composed of Irish and French Canadians, began clearing the rough land with difficulty. In 1845, the Gore Municipality was established, which included the Gore and Wentworth Townships, but it was abolished two years later. In 1855, the Wentworth Township Municipality was formed.[5]

In 1914, a small portion of the Wentworth and Montcalm Townships separated and formed the Municipality of Lac-des-Seize-Îles,[6] and in 1958, Wentworth lost a large chunk of its territory when the Municipality of Wentworth-Nord separated.[7]

Demographics

Population:[8]

  • Population in 2011: 502 (2006 to 2011 population change: 3.9%)
  • Population in 2006: 483
  • Population in 2001: 434
  • Population in 1996: 379
  • Population in 1991: 329

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 251 (total dwellings: 754)

Mother tongue:

  • English as first language: 54%
  • French as first language: 44%
  • English and French as first language: 0%
  • Other as first language: 2%

Education

The Commission scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord operates French-language public schools.[9]

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates English-language public schools:

See also

References

  1. ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 66892". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. ^ a b Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire - Répertoire des municipalités: Wentworth
  3. ^ a b "Wentworth, Quebec (Code 2476035) Census Profile". 2011 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada.
  4. ^ a b "Wentworth (canton)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
  5. ^ a b c "Wentworth (Municipalité de canton)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
  6. ^ "Lac-des-Seize-Îles (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-03-13.
  7. ^ "Wentworth-Nord (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
  8. ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
  9. ^ "Trouver une école ou un centre." Commission scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord. Retrieved on September 24, 2017. For attendance boundary information, click "Par bassin d'école"
  10. ^ "LAURENTIAN ELEMENTARY ZONE." Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Retrieved on September 16, 2017.
  11. ^ "LAURENTIAN REGIONAL HS ZONE." Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Retrieved on September 4, 2017.
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