Vernon, Ontario

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Vernon is a small village with a population of 597 people in the Osgoode Ward of the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Churches

Osgoode Baptist Church
Osgoode Presbyterian Church
St. George's Anglican Church
Vernon United Church

Library

The Vernon branch of the Ottawa Public Library makes its home in an 1882 heritage building that was the community's one-room schoolhouse. It was recently renovated to have a new washroom and bell tower. The library has a wheelchair ramp.

Museum

Vernon is the home of the Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum. It was founded by a group of dedicated senior citizens working with a New Horizons grant. The collection has grown tremendously and the Society now operates a Museum and Archives housed in two buildings with over 10,000 square feet (930 m²) of display space. The large body of archival material and artifacts reflect the agricultural history of the Township of Osgoode.

Post Office

The Vernon post office is located in the old Ford Motor dealership.

Coordinates: 45°09′39″N 75°27′44″W / 45.16082°N 75.4621°W / 45.16082; -75.4621

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