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Point Edward, Ontario

For the community in Nova Scotia, see Point Edward, Nova Scotia.

Point Edward is a village in the Canadian province of Ontario. Adjacent to the city of Sarnia in Lambton County, Point Edward sits opposite Port Huron, Michigan and is connected to it by the Blue Water Bridge, at the meeting point of the St. Clair River and Lake Huron. Formerly called Huron, it was renamed in 1860 to mark the visit by the then Prince of Wales, later Edward VII. It was incorporated in 1879.[3] In the Canada 2016 Census, the population of Point Edward was 2,037, an increase of 0.1 percent from its 2011 population of 2,034.

Point Edward
Village (lower-tier)
Village of Point Edward
Michigan Avenue with the Blue Water Bridge in the background
Michigan Avenue with the Blue Water Bridge in the background
Motto: 
Progressively independent since 1878.
Point Edward is located in Lambton County
Point Edward
Point Edward
Point Edward is located in Southern Ontario
Point Edward
Point Edward
Coordinates: 42°59′35″N 82°24′30″W / 42.99306°N 82.40833°W / 42.99306; -82.40833
Country Canada
Province Ontario
CountyLambton
Established1878
Government
 • MayorBev Hand
 • MPsMarilyn Gladu (CPC)
 • MPPsBob Bailey (OPC)
Area
[1]
 • Land3.28 km2 (1.27 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
178 m (584 ft)
Population
 (2016)[1]
 • Total2,037
 • Density620.6/km2 (1,607/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal code FSA
N7V
Area code(s)519 and 226
Websitewww.villageofpointedward.com

In the summer of 2003, Point Edward celebrated its 125th anniversary.

Municipal government

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Municipal office

The current mayor of Point Edward is Bev Hand.

In the late 1980s, the provincial government initiated a plan to amalgamate Point Edward with the larger city of Sarnia, although many residents opposed the merger and the plan was abandoned in 1991. Even under the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario government of Premier Mike Harris, which forced amalgamations of many municipalities in the province (including of many towns which were geographically distinct settlements) in the late 1990s, Point Edward remained untouched. Despite this, some municipal government services in Point Edward are provided on contract by the city of Sarnia. For example, Point Edward is served by both Sarnia Transit and Bluewater Power Distribution, Sarnia's municipally-owned hydroelectricity provider.

Economy

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Most businesses in Point Edward are independently owned. The only franchises located in the village are hotels and the Gateway Casino Point Edward.

Arena

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The Point Edward Arena is a year round facility consisting of an ice rink with an attached recreational hall . It hosts ice hockey and figure skating events in the winter as well as specialized flooring for other sports held in the summer. The facility is open for rent to the public for special events and tournament hosting. The Point Edward Arena is also the home of the Point Edward Blackhawks Minor Hockey Team.

Schools

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Point Edward is home to Bridgeview Public School. It was opened in the late 1940s to house the growing number of children in the village. The previous school was located where Optimist Park currently is. Bridgeview houses grades from junior kindergarten to Grade 8. It also has one of the best outfitted classroom facilities for special needs students in Southwestern Ontario. The Lambton Kent District School Board has closed a number of elementary schools due to low capacity, although Bridgeview remains open because of the highly valued special needs facilities.

Transportation

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Federal Bridge Corporation operates and maintains the Blue Water Bridge, a twin-span bridge across the Saint Clair River to Michigan, along with its associated customs and immigration facilities. The company has bought and closed several houses along St. Clair and Alexandra Ave. It owns and maintains a great deal of land in Point Edward, but there is little room left for expansion.

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
19411,363—    
19511,838+34.8%
19612,744+49.3%
19912,336−14.9%
19962,257−3.4%
20012,101−6.9%
20062,019−3.9%
20112,034+0.7%
20162,037+0.1%
[4][5][6][7][8][1]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Point Edward had a population of 1,930 living in 938 of its 989 total private dwellings, a change of -5.3% from its 2016 population of 2,037. With a land area of 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi), it had a population density of 584.8/km2 (1,514.8/sq mi) in 2021.[9]

Canada census – Point Edward community profile
202120162011
Population1,930 (-5.3% from 2016)2037 (0.1% from 2011)2034 (0.7% from 2006)
Land area3.30 km2 (1.27 sq mi)3.28 km2 (1.27 sq mi)3.27 km2 (1.26 sq mi)
Population density585/km2 (1,520/sq mi)620.6/km2 (1,607/sq mi)622.8/km2 (1,613/sq mi)
Median age55.2 (M: 54, F: 56.4)47.7 (M: 46.7, F: 48.6)50.7 (M: 49.8, F: 51.7)
Private dwellings940 (total)  960 (total)  1000 (total) 
Median household income
References: 2021[10] 2016[11] 2011[12] earlier[13][14]
Canada 2011 Census[15] Population % of Total Population
Visible minority group South Asian 0 0%
Chinese 0 0%
Black 40 2%
Filipino 0 0%
Latin American 0 0%
Arab 0 0%
Southeast Asian 0 0%
West Asian 0 0%
Korean 0 0%
Japanese 0 0%
Other visible minority 0 0%
Mixed visible minority 0 0%
Total visible minority population 40 2%
Aboriginal group First Nations 40 2%
Métis 0 0%
Inuit 0 0%
Unspecified 5 0.2%
Total Aboriginal population 45 2.2%
White 1,950 95.8%
Total population 2,035 100%

Parks

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Waterfront Park
  • Waterfront Park
  • Veterans Memorial Park
  • Simpson Street Park
  • Elks Park
  • Optimist Park
  • Helena Street Park
  • Hillier Park
  • McCrae Park
  • Tennis Courts

Notable residents

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census - Point Edward, Village (Census subdivision), Ontario and Canada (Country)". Canada 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  2. ^ "Topographic map Ontario". topographic-map.com. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
  3. ^ Hamilton, William (1978). The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names. Toronto: Macmillan. p. 166. ISBN 0-7715-9754-1.
  4. ^ 144.pdf, Canada Year Book 1955
  5. ^ 192.pdf, Canada Year Book 1967
  6. ^ , 1996 Census of Canada: Electronic Area Profiles
  7. ^ , Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions
  8. ^ , Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions
  9. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  10. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
  11. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  12. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
  13. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  14. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  15. ^ "National Household Survey (NHS) Profile, 2011". Statistics Canada. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
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