Renfrew, Ontario

Renfrew
Town of Renfrew
Raglan Street in the centre of Renfrew
Raglan Street in the centre of Renfrew
Renfrew is located in Renfrew County
Renfrew
Renfrew
Location of Renfrew in the province of Ontario
Renfrew is located in Southern Ontario
Renfrew
Renfrew
Renfrew (Southern Ontario)
Coordinates: 45°28′18″N 76°40′59″W / 45.47167°N 76.68306°W / 45.47167; -76.68306
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CountyRenfrew
IncorporatedJuly 27, 1858
Government
 • MayorTom Sidney
 • ReevePeter Emon
Area
 • Land12.81 km2 (4.95 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total8,190
 • Density639.3/km2 (1,656/sq mi)
 • Dwellings
4,117
 • Pop. growth (2016-21)
Decrease 0.4%
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal code FSA
Area code(s)613, 343
Exchanges(432, 433, 570 exchange)
Highways Highway 17 / TCH
 Highway 60
 Highway 132
Websitewww.renfrewontario.com Edit this at Wikidata

Renfrew is a town on the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. Located one hour west of Ottawa in Eastern Ontario, Renfrew is the fourth largest town in the county after Petawawa, Pembroke and Arnprior. The town is a small transportation hub connecting Highway 60 and Highway 132 with the Trans-Canada Highway. Renfrew is also known historically for its role in the formation of the National Hockey League. It lies about 5 kilometres from the Quebec border, about 10 kilometres by road. Renfrew makes most of Canada’s hockey tape.

  1. ^ a b "Renfrew, Ontario (Code 3547048) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-08-07.