Harley, Ontario

For the community with the same name in Burford Township, see: Harley, Brant County, Ontario.

Harley is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario. Located within the Timiskaming District, Harley is located directly north of the city of Temiskaming Shores.

It is believed to be named in honour of Archibald Harley, former Member of Parliament for Oxford South.^[2]

Communities

The township's main settlement is the community of Hanbury. The ghost town of Uno Park is also located within the township.

History

In 1896, the township was opened up for settlement. Settlers arrived first by boat on the Wabi Creek and later on via the North Dymond and Harley Road (since 1937 known as Highway 11). It was incorporated in 1904.^[2]

Initially the land was covered with spruce, tamarack, cedar, and poplar, that supported a thriving lumber industry. Having been cleared of most forests, Harley's main economic activity shifted to agriculture.^[2]

Demographics

Population:^[3]

• Population in 2006: 551 (2001 to 2006 population change: -1.1 %)
• Population in 2001: 557
• Population in 1996: 608
• Population in 1991: 603

Private dwellings, excluding seasonal cottages: 205 (total: 211)

Mother tongue:

• English as first language: 60.5 %
• French as first language: 39.5 %
• English and French as first language: 0 %
• Other as first language: 0 %

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