Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield is a
township in central-eastern
Ontario, in the
County of Peterborough, on the
Trent-Severn Waterway. It amalgamated Bridgenorth, Ennismore and the village of
Lakefield to form the township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield.
Geography
The region is mostly rural, home to small villages and hamlets. Farms have been established on most of the flat areas that are intermixed between the rolling hills and lakes.
Economy
The region is in the heart of Ontario's eastern 'Cottage Country', where urban residents (mostly from the Toronto region) have cottages on many of the small lakes. Many of the retail and services offered in the region cater to this seasonal market.
Small scale farms are a large industry, dairy and meat production are some of the notable goods.
Demographics
According to the
2001 Statistics Canada Census:
- Population: 16,414
- % Change (1996-2001): 1.9
- Dwellings: 7,571
- Area (km²): 319.61
- Density (persons per km²): 51.4
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