Wellington, Ontario 作者： 来源： 发布时间：2021-12-07
I.Population and Area
-Area
Land: 6.99 km2 (2.70 sq mi)
-Population (2016)
Total: 1,860
Density: 270/km2 (690/sq mi)
II.Natural Geography (environment and resources)
-Wellington is an unincorporated place and community in Prince Edward County in eastern Ontario, Canada. It has a population of 1,860 (2011 Census) and is estimated to grow by 2032 to double that figure. The community is on the shore of both Lake Ontario and West Lake in the southwest of the county, and is a geographic hub for exploring much of Prince Edward County's wine region.
-The renowned Sandbanks Beach, the northernmost of Sandbanks Provincial Park's beaches, lands in the Village of Wellington, where it is called Wellington Rotary Beach. It is separated from the Sandbanks Provincial Park by a canal through the beach to Wellington Harbour. Wellington Rotary Beach, completed in 2009, has a boat launch, boardwalk, picnic tables, sun shelter, washrooms, changerooms and an interpretive walkway.
-Transportation
-The main road in the community is County Road 33 (formerly Ontario Highway 33), known as the Loyalist Parkway. The road goes northwest to Trenton (part of Quinte West) and east to Picton.
-The Prince Edward County Railway from Picton to Trenton ran through the community. It was opened in 1879, was extended to form the Central Ontario Railway in 1882, became part of the Canadian National Railway in 1923, and operated until 1985. The route through the community today forms a rail trail portion of the Millennium Trail.
III.ECONOMY
-In Centre Wellington, the median household income is $85,149. Of the total population, 7.1% are considered low income. Of total households, 72.4% contributed to savings or pension plans, with a median contribution amount of $9,210. In Centre Wellington, 81.8% own their home with an average monthly cost of $1,385, and 18.2% rent with an average monthly cost of $1,052.
-Website: https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/census-shows-income-and-household-data-across-wellington-county/#:~:text=In%20Centre%20Wellington%2C%20the%20median%20household%20income%20is%20%2485%2C149.
IV.Industrial Characteristics
-Greatest Job growth by Industry 2012 to 2013 1. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (548 new jobs) 2. Management, scientific and consulting services (232 new jobs) 3. Farms (208 new jobs)
-Local Ministry staff note that there no industries within agriculture are performing poorly, as there were with pork or beef in particular years. Wellington is distinct from other areas in the province in that it is more diversified, with dairy, beef, crops and niche products, which means it is more balanced economically. New barns and several expansions have occurred across the County for livestock farms. Livestock typically employ more than crop businesses and much of the workforce growth is expected to be within the livestock industry.
-54% of manufacturers expect their industry to continue to grow while a striking 70% expect their business to surpass the industry growth in projected sales. The manufacturing sector remains a fundamental sector Sector Job Growth According to Economic Period 2006 to 2009 2009 to 2012 2012 to 2014 Construction Agriculture Agriculture Transportation and warehousing Manufacturing Manufacturing Health care and social assistance Health care and social assistance Transportation and warehousing Educational services Other services (except public admin) Health care and social assistance County of Wellington Page 10 in Wellington and that despite the market crash of 2008/2009, Wellington has not witnessed closures beyond AO Smith, which compared to the rest of the province, is significant.
-Website: https://www.wellington.ca/en/business/resources/2016EcDev/MeansBusiness/county_of_wellington_economic_profile_2014_acc.pdf
V.Attractions
1.Sandbanks Provincial Park
-Sandbanks Provincial Park is a provincial park located on Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County near Picton, Ontario, Canada.
-It is noted for its picturesque sand dunes and beaches. It also has the world's largest fresh water sand bar and dune system.
-Sandbanks is run by the government of Ontario, with areas for different types of recreation. Some parts of the beach had been bought or settled before the designation of the area as a provincial park, which makes the beaches come in short clusters along the coastline. Naturists have used the beaches for nude bathing for many years.
-Sandbanks Provincial Park and surrounding beaches are visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. One of sandbanks many beaches is a pet zone, where visitors can bring their dogs. The majority of the tourists come from Ottawa, Toronto, Kingston, New York State, Quebec, and other regions of Southern Ontario.
-County Road 12 in Prince Edward County, stretching from The Outlet, Ontario to Bloomfield, Ontario, runs through the park.
-The Sandbanks area of the road was somewhat considerable pasture for cattle. By the mid-1850s, the area was changing dramatically. Farmers cut down 200+ year-old trees to clear the land. They built buildings and roads; and in an effort to free up the land to grow crops, farmers allowed their cows to graze on the dunes. The removal of the dunes' natural vegetation meant that there was no longer plants to keep the dunes/sand from shifting across the landscape, burying everything in its path. By the 1880s, considerable roadwork was necessary. In fact, the West Lake road had to be moved three times in a period of 50 years, as the sand kept on burying it. In 1911 they tried to plant White Willow to stop the sand but that did not work. Cotton woods dot the dunes on West lake, and have helped slow erosion. (2019) with higher than normal water levels, many interior walkways and provincial parkland have flooded. Currently, the shifting sand is under control due to natural forest regeneration.
-Address: 3004 County Rd 12, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
-Website: http://prince-edward-county.com/item/sandbanks-provincial-park/
2.North Beach Provincial Park
-North Beach Provincial Park is smaller version of Sandbanks and is a great spot for a day-trip to the beach. There are no overnight camping facilities.
-For information about alerts (beach advisory, fire bans, boil water advisory) please see ontarioparks.com Water quality reports are also posted at https://www.theswimguide.org/beach/6483
-North Beach offers scenery and recreational opportunities similar to Sandbanks. Cruise the bay and reel in the catch of the day, choose a spot on the beach to splash in the waves and enjoy a picnic by the water’s edge.
-Kayakers can use the park as a launch point to explore the surrounding region. Canoeists can take advantage of the protected waters of North Bay for a leisurely paddle or head out on the unprotected side of the dunes.
-Cap off your day’s adventures with a view of Lake Ontario’s dazzling sunsets.
-The park is a day-use area only and doesn’t have campsites. Open mid-June to mid-September.
-Activities
-Birding: Visitors to North Beach may see hawks, Saw-whet Owls, and Turkey Vultures.
-Boating: Launch your motorboat, canoe or sailboat from the park’s bay-side boat ramp.
-Fishing: Anglers visiting North Beach could catch Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, perch and sunfish.
-Swimming: North Beach offers 1,200 metres of sandy beach facing Lake Ontario and another 800 metres of sand beach on North Bay. Waters drop off gradually on the lake side and steeply on the bay side.
-Please be aware of undertow conditions on Lake Ontario during windy days.
-Facilities
-Boat Launch: A boat launch is located on the north side of the park. It is suitable for small craft only. Personal flotation devices are available for loan at the park (refundable deposit is required).
-Day Use: North Beach is a day-use only park and is therefore the perfect place to enjoy a picnic. Picnic tables and toilet facilities are conveniently located along the beach. There is plenty of parking for visitors.
-Mobility mat for wheelchair accessibility to the beach.
-Park Store: North Beach has a small canteen where park souvenirs and traditional fast food and beverages can be purchased. It is located along the park’s main road.
-Phone: (613) 393-3319
-Website: http://prince-edward-county.com/item/north-beach-provincial-park/
3.sandbanks estate winery
-We’re excited to welcome you back to our winery to help you shop our wide selection of wines. Your safety is of utmost importance to us, so we are following Public Health Canada and provincial guidelines to ensure a safe experience at Sandbanks Winery.
-Enjoy a flight of five wines for $10 at one of our bars in the boutique. Our tasting fee is complimentary with the purchase of two bottles or more per flight.
-We cannot accept groups larger than 9 people at this time due to regulations.
-TEL: 613-399-1839
-Email: wine@sandbankswinery.com
-Address: 17598 Loyalist Pkwy (Hwy 33), Wellington, Prince Edward County, ON K0K 3L0
-Website: https://www.sandbankswinery.com/visit/
VI.History
-Wellington County was named after Arthur Wellesley, the First Duke of Wellington.
-1838 - The District of Wellington was set apart as a separate District and contained the counties of Wellington, Waterloo, Grey and parts of Dufferin County.
-1852 - The United Counties of Waterloo, Wellington and Grey were formed.
-1853 - Wellington separated from Waterloo.
-1854 - Wellington County became an individual entity consisting of the Townships and Towns of Amaranth, Arthur, Eramosa, Erin, Guelph, Guelph (Town), Garafraxa, Maryborough, Nichol, Peel, Pilkington, and Puslinch. The first Wellington County Council meeting was held on January 23, 1854.
-In subsequent years, other municipalities joined the County:
1857 - Arthur, Luther, and Minto
1858 - Elora and Fergus
1864 - Orangeville
1866 - Mount Forest
1869 - Garafraxa Township separated into East and West
1872 - Arthur Village
1873 - Harriston
1874 - Clifford Village
1875 - Drayton and Palmerston
1881 - Erin Village
1879 - The City of Guelph separated and became incorporated as a City and was no longer represented on Wellington County Council. Luther Township was divided into East and West. Orangeville and Garafraxa East joined Dufferin County and were no longer represented on Wellington County Council.
1883 - East Luther Township joined Dufferin County.
-Amalgamation in 1999 resulted in the formation of seven new municipalities:
Township of Centre Wellington - includes the former towns of Elora and Fergus and the Townships of Nichol, Pilkington and West Garafraxa
Town of Erin - includes the Village of Erin and Hillsburgh and the Township of Erin
Township of Guelph/Eramosa - includes the Townships of Guelph and Eramosa
Township of Mapleton - includes the Village of Drayton and the Townships of Peel Township and Maryborough
Town of Minto - includes the former Towns of Harriston and Palmerston, the Village of Clifford and the Township of Minto
Township of Puslinch - remained the same
Township of Wellington North - includes the Town of Mount Forest, the Village of Arthur and the Townships of West Luther and Arthur.
-Website: https://www.wellington.ca/en/discover/localtownstownships.aspx
VII.Other information
-The following development applications are overseen by the County of Wellington:
County Official Plan changes
Local Official Plan approval
Subdivisions and Condominiums
Exemptions from Part-lot Control
Land Severances (consents)
-The Canada Business Ontario website provides access to accurate, timely and relevant information on federal business-related programs, services and regulations. Their website provides detailed information for all stages of your businesses' lifecycle including growth.
-Website: https://www.wellington.ca/en/business/edlocalresources.aspx
VIII.Contact information
-Government
MP: Daryl Kramp
Mayor: Robert Leighton Quaiff
-Administration Centre
-Address:
74 Woolwich Street
Guelph ON N1H 3T9
-T 519.837.2600
-T 1.800.663.0750
-Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Website: https://www.wellington.ca/en/government/County-contact-us.aspx