Ansnorveldt, Ontario
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Ansnorveldt is a hamlet located at the northeastern edge of King Township, in Ontario, Canada.
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[edit] Geography
Located in the Holland Marsh, the area is very fertile. It is considered to be the Breadbasket of Ontario. Moreover, the Ansnorveldt Wetland Complex, which is a provincially-significant wetland area, is located on the edge of the Holland Marsh; its southern extent reaches the northern slopes of the geologically important Oak Ridges Moraine. The wetlands in the complex are hydrologically connected along a discharge zone at the base of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
[edit] History
On October 15, 1954, Ansnorveldt was affected by Hurricane Hazel. Indeed, the hamlet was inundated with water. [2]
[edit] Culture
The private Holland Marsh District Christian School is affiliated with the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools.
[edit] References
- ^ Ministry of Natural Resources, Natural Heritage Information Centre. Natural Areas Report: ANSNORVELDT WETLAND COMPLEX. Retrieved on June 20, 2005.
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Ansnorveldt | Elm Pine Trail | Eversley | Glenville | Hammertown | Happy Valley | Heritage Park | Holly Park | Kettleby | King City | King Creek | Kinghorn | Laskay | Linton | Lloydtown | New Scotland | Nobleton | Pottageville | Schomberg | Snowball | Strange | Temperanceville |
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