Edwardsburgh/Cardinal | |
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Township (lower-tier) | |
Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal | |
Coordinates: 44°50′N 75°30′W / 44.833°N 75.500°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Ontario |
County | Leeds and Grenville |
Amalgamated | 2001 |
Government | |
• Type | Township |
• Mayor | Tory Deschamps |
• Federal riding | Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes |
• Prov. riding | Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes |
Area | |
• Land | 311.25 km2 (120.17 sq mi) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 7,093 |
• Density | 22.8/km2 (59/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
Postal Code FSA | K0E |
Area code(s) | 613, 343 |
Website | www.twpec.ca |
Edwardsburgh/Cardinal is a township in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville of eastern Ontario, Canada. Edwardsburgh township was first surveyed in 1783, and incorporated in 1850.[2] The township was part of the historical Grenville County before it merged with Leeds County to form the United Counties in the 19th century.
The Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal was formed on January 1, 2001, through the amalgamation of Edwardsburgh Township with the Village of Cardinal.
It is a historical community with many old homes and buildings; including one-room school houses, grist mills, and churches. It is situated along the Saint Lawrence Seaway/River and extends back into rural hamlets. Both Highway 416 and Highway 401 pass through the township, as well as the South Nation River.[3]
The township's main population centres are Cardinal, Johnstown, and Spencerville. The township's administrative offices are located in Spencerville.