Nottawa, Ontario

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Nottawa is a small village in Clearview Township located approximately 3km south of Collingwood. Nottawa has one elementary school, and high school students attend Collingwood Collegiate Institute or Jean Vanier Catholic HighSchool.

Nottawa is well known for the Pretty River which runs through the middle of the village. The river attracts many fisherman from Ontario, Michigan, New York etc.

The population of Nottawa is around 550 and growing. Many people move to Nottawa because it is close to Collingwood and Barrie, but still has a small town feel to it. One of the busiest places in Nottawa in the summer is the baseball diamond which is rarely vacant. On most occasions, one can catch a practice or game taking place on the diamond. The playground is always filled with children.

Common employers for residents of Nottawa are one of many factories in Collingwood, Blue Mountain Resort, The Township of Clearview or Town of Collingwood.

The name of Nottawa comes from an old feud between area tribes. The Iroquois and Huron tribes were both living in the area when one camp shouted Nottaway to the other camp; which meant Dirty Snake in the native tongue. So the name Nottawa stuck with the area to this day.