Corbeil, Ontario

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Corbeil, Ontario is a small community on the La Vase River east of North Bay, Ontario. It is situated on the junction of Highway 17 and Highway 94. It is located in the Township of East Ferris in the District of Nipissing. Corbeil is 55km west of the scenic town of Mattawa and approximately 15 km from North Bay.

[edit] Interesting Facts

It is where Canadian cartoonist Lynn Johnston lives and works and is the birthplace of the Dionne Quintuplets. It was also the place of residence for Canada's oldest person on record from 1915 to 1998, when Marie-Louise Meilleur died at 117. She lived at the Nippising Manor Nursing Home. Nipissing Manor was once the Mansion that housed the Dionne Quintuplets.

[edit] Local Government

Corbeil is a hamlet in the Township of East Ferris. The Mayor of East Ferris is Bill Vrebosch. Known locally as the "Singing Mayor," Mr. Vrebosch has been the Mayor for several consecutive terms.

Along with the Mayor, there are 4 councillors who regularly sit on East Ferris township's council. Meetings are held publicly at the Corbeil Park Hall, located in "downtown" Corbeil.

[edit] See and Do

A famous store in Corbeil is the "Voyer's Red and White Store". It is presently owned by Mike Voyer but has been in his family for over 4 generations. In 2005, it underwent renovations to house a small family restaurant. It is called "Leo's Restaurant". Leo was the name of Mike's father. Around Canada Day 2006, an LCBO franchise was awarded to "Voyers".

As well as Voyer's, Corbeil has a Quikway located at the junction of Hwy 17 and Hwy 94. Also at this location, there is a Pizza Shoppe and a Country Restaurant.

Within the town there is a Roman Catholic Church, Sacré Coeur, and a public elementary school, Ferris Glen.

In the winter, children can slide down "Church Hill," located in the heart of the hamlet. This has been a favourite pastime of residents for decades. Also, residents attend the Four Seasons annual Carnaval. Traditional competitions include tea boiling, donut eating and nail hammering for the kids, and log sawing, axe throwing and chainsaw wood carving for adults.

In the summer, residents can attend the Church picnic held at the Corbeil Park Hall by the Busy Bees, a group of local women who raise funds in order to supply food for families at funerals. Also, there is a trail behind the Hall that winds its way through a dense forest. This year, Corbeil will run a youth soccer league. The baseball diamond behind Corbeil Park Hall has been removed and replaced by two soccer pitches.