Dawson, Ontario

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For the unincorporated township in Manitoulin District, see Dawson Township, Manitoulin District, Ontario

Dawson is a township located in Rainy River District in northwestern Ontario, Canada. The township is located at the mouth of the Rainy River where it flows into Lake of the Woods.

[edit] Communities

The primary communities in the township are Blue, McGinnis Creek, Pinewood and Sleeman.

[edit] Demographics

According to the Canada 2006 Census:

  • Population: 620
  • % Change (2001-2006): 1.1
  • Dwellings: 323
  • Area: 338.35 km²
  • Density: 1.8/km²

Coordinates: 48°45′N, 94°29′W

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