Carling, Ontario
| Carling | |
|---|---|
| Township (single-tier) | |
| Township of Carling | |
|
Killbear Provincial Park | |
  Carling | |
| Coordinates: 45°26′N 80°13′W / 45.433°N 80.217°WCoordinates: 45°26′N 80°13′W / 45.433°N 80.217°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Ontario |
| District | Parry Sound |
| Incorporated | 1897 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township |
| • Mayor | Mike Konoval |
| • Federal riding | Parry Sound—Muskoka |
| • Prov. riding | Parry Sound—Muskoka |
| Area[1] | |
| • Land | 248.56 km2 (95.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,248 |
| • Density | 5.0/km2 (13/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code | P0G |
| Area code(s) | 705 |
| Website | www.carlingtownship.ca |
Carling is a township in Ontario, Canada, located in the District of Parry Sound on Georgian Bay. Killbear Provincial Park is located in the municipality.
The CBC Television series The Rez was shot there at Harrison's Landing.
Communities
- Adanac
- Brooks Landing
- Carling
- Dillon is located on central Georgian Bay near Franklin Island. The area is popular for campers and outfitters because of the sheltered bays and coves. Community landmarks include the Dillon Cove Marina, Dillon Bridge, Shawanaga River and its rapids. As a cottage destination, the population is low during the winter months, and increases in the summer with cottagers and tourists.
- Killbear Park
- Shebeshekong
- Snug Harbour
- Snug Haven
- Woods
Marina on Carling Bay
Demographics
According to the 2011 Statistics Canada Census:[1]
- Population: 1,248
- % Change (2006-2011): 11.1
- Area (km².): 248.56
- Density (persons per km².): 5.0
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 516 (total dwellings: 1543)
- Mother tongue:[2]
- English as first language: 92.9%
- French as first language: 0.9%
- English and French as first language: 0%
- Other as first language: 6.2%
Population trend:[3]
- Population in 2011: 1248 (2006 to 2011 population change: 11.1%)
- Population in 2006: 1123
- Population in 2001: 1063
- Population in 1996: 952
- Population in 1991: 951
See also
References
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