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Foymount is a community situated in the township of Bonnechere Valley, Ontario, Canada, located on the 512 and Opeongo Road in Renfrew County, west of Eganville. Foymount is approximately 125 kilometres (80 mi) due west of Ottawa.
Foymount falsely claims to be Ontario's highest populated point at 523 meters (1,716 ft) above sea level, well below Dundalk's 526 meters (1,726 ft) - according to an unknown source.[1]
The community was named for John Foy, postmaster.
Foymount and the surrounding area is a popular destination for backpackers and hikers, and was the location of warranty and repair facilities for camping equipment manufacturer Sierra Designs.[2] However, the outlet closed on August 26, 2010.
The location is also popular for amateur astronomers given the high altitude and low levels of artificial light.
- ^ Smith, Susan (2006-11-16). "Black stallions, White Mountains-- and red all over". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
- ^ "Contact Us". Sierra Designs Canada. Archived from the original on July 4, 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-03.