Country Canada County Dufferin Area 4.54 km² Mayor Kenneth Bennington | Province Ontario Settled Early 1860s Population 8,126 (2016) Area code Area codes 519 and 226 | |
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Incorporated March 22, 1879 (village) Incorporated December 31, 1976 (town) Weather -1°C, Wind N at 13 km/h, 99% Humidity | ||
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Shelburne (2014 population 7200) is a town in Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, is located at the intersection of Highway 10 and Highway 89. Shelburne is best known for the Annual Canadian Championship Fiddling Contest that is held each August.
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- History
- Demographics
- Economy
- Education
- Local government as of the 2014 Municipal Election
- Emergency services
- Media
- Sports teams
- Notable residents
- References
Map of Shelburne, ON, Canada
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History
In the early 1860s, the founder of the town Shelburne, William Jelly, found his way through the bushes to choice lots in Melancthon and built several cabins in the area.
As Melancthon began developing in the late 1840s, the construction of the Toronto-Sydenham Road (now Highway 10) began and led to settlers moving into the Shelburne area in the 1860s. In 1865, William Jelly established the British Canadian Hotel. A post office was built shortly after, named after the Earl of Shelburne. Rapid economic growth followed and the population increased from 70 villagers in 1869 to 750 villagers in 1877, due to the new railways that were built. Shelburne was incorporated as a town in 1977.
Demographics
According to the 2006 Canada Census:
Population trend:
Economy
Major local employers have included automotive part manufacturers Johnson Controls (until 2009) and KTH Manufacturing. Other major manufacturing companies include Ice River Springs and Blue Mountain Plastics. A recently zoned industrial area has been established in the south end of town. Roads have been constructed to provide access to potential industries. The objective of this industrial area is to encourage industrial growth within the town. Shelburne is also home to a small retail sector and many residents commute to Orangeville, Brampton and other centres in the Greater Toronto Area.
Education
Shelburne is part of the Upper Grand District School Board. The town's high school is Centre Dufferin District High School. Elementary schools include Glenbrook Elementary, Hyland Heights Elementary and Centennial Hylands Elementary.
Local government - as of the 2014 Municipal Election
Mayor: Ken Bennington
Deputy Mayor: Geoff Dunlop
Councillors:
Walter Benotto
Randy Chambers
Tom Egan
Wade Mills
Dan Sample
Emergency services
The residents of the town are protected by members of the Shelburne Police Service.
Fire protection is provided by the Shelburne and District Fire Department.
Media
The Shelburne Free Press publishes weekly in Shelburne. CFDC-FM 104.9, licensed to and based in Shelburne, broadcasts country music on 104.9, branded as Country 105. The regional weekly Orangeville Banner is also distributed to Shelburne.