Renfrew, Ontario

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Renfrew, Ontario, Canada is a town on the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County, located geographically in Eastern Ontario.

Contents 1 History 2 Demographics 3 Transportation 4 Famous People from Renfrew 5 External links

[edit] History

Named after the town of Renfrew in Scotland. Renfrew is home to many successful businesses such as Tracey's Ice Cream.

[edit] Demographics

According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Census:

• Population: 7,942
• % Change (1996-2001): -2.3
• Dwellings: 3,562
• Area: 12.77 km²
• Density: 621.9/km²

[edit] Transportation

Renfrew is at the intersection of provincial Highway 17, Highway 60, and Highway 132.

[edit] Famous People from Renfrew

• John Ambrose O'Brien
• Charlotte Whitton

[edit] External links

• Town of Renfrew
• Pembrokeonline.com

	North: Pembroke
West: Admaston Bromley	Renfrew	East: Horton
	South: Ottawa