Peterborough (Ontario)

The Canadian city of Peterborough is located in the province of Ontario, 125 km north-east of Toronto on the Otonabee River. One of the main attractions of the city is the Peterborough Lift Lock, which was opened in 1904.

History

1818 Adam Scott moved west of the Otonabee River. A year later the then village was founded with the name of Scottdale. Since that time, the city grew fast, especially by the many immigrants. One of the biggest waves of immigrants, the city experienced in 1825, in which more than 2,000 Irish immigrants arrived from Cork. 1893, the Peterborough canoe company was founded. On July 1, 1905 Peterborough was declared, with a population of 14,300 people to the city.

Population

In the city of 74 898 people live on an area of ​​58.61 km ², which corresponds to a population density of 1218.91 inhabitants per km ². In the agglomeration of Peterborough 116 570 people are living, making the city is the 33rd largest city in Canada.

Policy

Since 1984, Sylvia Sutherland, politician of the Ontario Liberal Party, for five periods of office of the city mayor.

Economy

The main industry in Peterborough is the manufacturing industry. The most important local companies are Siemens, General Motors, General Electric, and Quaker Oats.

Traffic

Peterborough is connected to Highway 115 and the Trans-Canada Highway 7. The Peterborough Airport is located 5.56 km south of the city. Further facilities in Peterborough public passenger transport system, the Peterborough Transit and is connected to the Canadian Pacific Railway. In addition, the city lies on the Trent -Severn Waterway, which also houses the aforementioned boat lift " Peterborough Lift Lock " position.

Culture and sights

The Canadian Canoe Museum ( Canadian Canoe Museum ) in Peterborough is the only specialized canoe museum in North America.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Estella Warren, actress and fashion model
  • Brian Cherney, composer
  • William Hope, actor
  • Barclay Hope, actor
  • Trevor McNevan, member of the rock band Thousand Foot Krutch
  • Shannon McNevan, hockey player
  • Ryan Ready, hockey player
  • Colin Beardmore, hockey player
  • Robert Michael " Bob" Gainey, hockey player
  • Adam Gontier, lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Three Days Grace
  • Bradley Walst, bassist of the rock band Three Days Grace
  • Rob Collins, hockey player
  • Roland Fairbairn McWilliams, politicians
  • Corey Perry, hockey player
Peterborough County Postal codes in Canada Quaker Oats Company William Hope (actor) Bob Gainey Integrated Authority File
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