Harley, 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.

For the community with the same name in Burford Township, see: Harley, Brant County, Ontario.
Harley
Township (single-tier)
Township of Harley
Harley
Coordinates: 47°37′N 79°42′W
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
DistrictTimiskaming
Established1896
Incorporated1904
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • ReevePauline Archambault
 • Federal ridingTimmins—James Bay
 • Prov. ridingTimiskaming—Cochrane
Area
 • Land92.3 km2 (35.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total551
 • Density6.0/km2 (16/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal Code
P0J 1P0
Area code(s)705
Websiteharley.ca

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

Arnold Peters, a Member of Parliament from 1957 to 1980, was born in Uno Park.

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
Canada census – Harley, Ontario community profile
2016 2011
Population: 551 (2.2% from 2011) 539 (-2.2% from 2006)
Land area: 92.30 km2 (35.64 sq mi) 91.73 km2 (35.42 sq mi)
Population density: 6.0/km2 (16/sq mi) 5.9/km2 (15/sq mi)
Median age: 42.2 (M: 40.9, F: 43.0) 42.6 (M: 41.2, F: 43.7)
Total private dwellings: 216 205
Median household income: $72,448
References: 2016[3] 2011[4] earlier[5]
Harley, Ontario< - Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1986 596—    
1991 603+1.2%
1996 608+0.8%
2001 557−8.4%
2006 551−1.1%
2011 539−2.2%
2016 551+2.2%
[6][7][1]
Harley Community Center

Private dwellings, excluding seasonal cottages: 209 (total: 216).[1]

Mother tongue (2006):[8]

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

See also

References
  1. "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Harley, Township". Statistics Canada. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  2. "History". Township of Harley. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  3. "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 21, 2017. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  4. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2020-12-18.
  5. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 17, 2012.
  6. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
  7. 2011 Census Profile
  8. "2006 Community Profile".
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