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26 Pitt Street, Cornwall, Ontario K6J 2R9 CANADA1-800-618-8856

www.sdg.on.ca

STORMONT, DUNDASAND GLENGARRY

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Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Community Profile

Last updated May 5, 2008

Publisher: Stormont, Dundas and GlengarryCommunity Futures Development Corporation

Version 1.0, prepared by Jon Sookocheff© 2008 SD&G CFDC

We would like to thank the SD&G Economic Development Working Group andeveryone else who contributed to the production of this document.

This document contains information that is subject to change without notice. Alldata is believed to be accurate, but the reader is advised to verify data before

reaching decisions based upon information contained within this document. Allmarks are property of their respective owners. For further information, contact:

James dePater, Executive DirectorStormont, Dundas and Glengarry Community Futures Development Corporation

26 Pitt Street, Suite 207Cornwall, OntarioK6J 3P2 CANADA

Tel: 613-932-4333Fax: 613-932-0596

Email: [email protected]: www.sdg.on.ca

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page Number

1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………… 1

2. Location Communities and Climate…………………………………………………… 22.1. Communities……………………………………………………………………… 22.2. Climate……………………………………………………………………………… 4

3. Demographics………………………………………………………………………………… 5

4. Labour Force…………………………………………………………………………………… 84.1. Major Private Employers………………………………………………………. 10

5. Transportation………………………………………………………………………………… 135.1. Highways…………………………………………………………………………… 135.2 Railways……………………………………………………………………………… 145.3. Ports………..………………………………………………………………………… 145.4. Airports……………………………………………………………………………… 16

6. Taxes and Utilities…………………………………………………………………………… 176.1 SD&G Tax Rates………………………………………………………………… 176.2. Ontario Income Tax Rates…………………………………………………… 176.3. Electricity…………………………………………………………………………… 176.4. Natural Gas………………………………………………………………………… 22

7. Waste Management, Water, Sewer and Other Services…………… 24

8. Telecommunications………………………………………………………………………… 25

9. Building, Zoning and Development Fees…………………………………………… 26

10. Industrial Parks……………………………………………………………………………… 2810.1. Alexandria Industrial Park…………………………………………………… 2810.2. Chesterville Employment District………………………………………… 2810.3. Ingleside Industrial Park…………………………………………………… 2910.4. Long Sault Industrial Park………………………………………………… 2910.5. Morrisburg Industrial Park………………………………………………… 2910.6. Shaver-Kudell Industrial Park……………………………………………… 2910.7. North Winchester Employment District………………………………… 30

11. Business Support Services……………………………………………………………… 3111.1. The SD&G Community Futures Development Corporation……… 31

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11.2. Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre…………………………………… 3111.3. Cornwall Economic Development……………………………………..... 3111.4. Job Zone d’Emploi……………………………………………………………… 3211.5. Self-Employment Assistance Program………………………………… 3311.6. Eastern Ontario Training Board…………………………………………… 3311.7. Employment Ontario………………………………………………………… 3311.8. Service Canada………………………………………………………………… 3411.9. Local Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations……… 3411.10. Real Estate Agents…………………………………………………………… 35

12. Living in SD&G……………………………………………………………………………… 3712.1. Health Care……………………………………………………………………… 3712.2. Long Term Health Care……………………………………………………… 3812.3. Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County Library………………… 3812.4. Media……………………………………………………………………………… 4012.5. Places of Worship………………………………………………………….... 4012.6. Social Service and other Agencies……………………………………… 40

13. Police, Fire and Ambulance Services………………………………………………… 4213.1. Police……………………………………………………………………………… 4213.2. Fire………………………………………………………………………………… 4213.3. Ambulance………………………………………………………………………… 43

14. Education……………………………………………………………………………………… 4414.1. Colleges and Universities…………………………………………………… 4414.2. Private Business and Career Colleges…………………………………… 4414.3. Elementary and Secondary Schools…………………………………… 44

15. Recreation, Tourism and Events……………………………………………………… 4615.1. Public Arenas…………………………………………………………………… 4615.2. Cornwall and Seaway Valley Tourism…………………………………… 4615.3. Cornwall Aquatic Centre…………………………………………………….. 4815.4. Heritage Buildings……………………………………………………………… 4815.5. Accommodation………………………………………………………………… 49

16. Elected Officials……………………………………………………………………………… 50

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Table Page Number

1: SD&G Average Temperature……………………………………………………………… 42: SD&G Population and Dwelling Counts………………………………………………… 53: SD&G Municipal Population and Dwelling Counts Breakdown………………… 54: Age Profile………………………………………………………………………………………… 65: SD&G Mobility Status………………………………………………………………………… 66: Earnings…………………………………………………………………………………………… 77: Income……………………………………………………………………………………………… 78: Labour Force Participation Rates………………………………………………………… 89: Labour Force by Industry…………………………………………………………………… 810: Labour Force by Occupation……………………………………………………………… 811: Labour Force by Place of Work………………………………………………………… 812: Highest Level of Schooling………………………………………………………………… 913: Largest Private Employers………………………………………………………………… 914: Largest Public Employers…………………………………………………………………. 1015: Approximate Distances to Selected Major Urban Centres……………………… 1416: Approximate Distances to Selected Major Border Crossings………………… 1417: SD&G Tax Rates……………………………………………………………………………… 1718: Ontario Income Tax Rates………………………………………………………………… 1719: Hydro One Electric Rates…………………………………………………………………… 1720: Cornwall Electric Rates……………………………………………………………………… 2121: Union Gas Rates……………………………………………………………………………… 2222: Enbridge Gas Rates………………………………………………………………………… 2323: Building, Zoning and Development Fees……………………………………………… 2624: Local Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations…………………… 3425: Real Estate Agencies………………………………………………………………………… 3526: Long Term Health Care Facilities……………………………………………………… 3827: SD&G County Library………………………………………………………………………… 3828: Local Media……………………………………………………………………………………… 4029: Public Arenas…………………………………………………………………………………… 4630: Heritage Buildings…………………………………………………………………………… 48

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1 INTRODUCTION

As the Eastern Gateway to Ontario, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas andGlengarry (SD&G) offers business rural charm, a high standard of living andeconomic advantages:

Access to proximal markets that are among the most lucrative in the world;Existing infrastructure;Efficient suppliers;Established distribution channels;One of the lowest cost locations in North America.

SD&G’s regional hub, the City of Cornwall, has a long history of manufacturingexcellence. Serviced industrial parks can be found in Alexandria, Chesterville,Ingleside, Long Sault, Morrisburg, Winchester and elsewhere. SD&G’s regionalstrengths bode well for continued growth in food and beverage processing,technology and manufacturing, bio-products, transportation and warehousingand more.

Located an hour from Ottawa and Montréal, SD&G has a fascinating history.Influenced by both French and English cultures, SD&G is home to significantheritage buildings, sites and events. Today, SD&G is noted as much for itsScottish festivals as for its active Francophone community.

Situated on the St. Lawrence River, SD&G is home to beautiful beaches, marinas,recreation trails and provincial parkland. Three hospitals, long-term health carefacilities, excellent schools and clean, safe communities contribute to a highstandard of living.

Explore SD&G, your stepping stone to more prosperous growth.

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2 LOCATION, COMMUNITIES AND CLIMATE

SD&G is located on the St. Lawrence Seaway and shares borders with theProvince of Quebec, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, the City ofOttawa, and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. SD&G is equidistant toMontréal and Ottawa and is strategically located on Highways 401, 416 & 417.SD&G has a first-class location and direct access to major North Americanmarkets.

2.1 COMMUNITIES

2.1.1 Alexandria (North Glengarry)Alexandria (pop.: 3,400) is noted for its friendly ambience, unique charm, andideal location central to Ottawa and Montréal. Nestled in the heart of Alexandriais Mill Pond, which offers picnic facilities, a playground, swimming, and, on July1st, the Seaway Valley’s largest Canada Day celebration. The nearby trail networkis popular with hikers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers.

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2.1.2 Chesterville (North Dundas)Chesterville (pop.: 1,600) is a picturesque farming community located on thebeautiful South Nation River. Residents enjoy a high standard of living and closeproximity to Ottawa.

2.1.3 Ingleside (South Stormont)Ingleside (pop.: 2,000) is a beautiful village situated on the shores of Lake SaintLawrence. Home to the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary, visitors toIngleside enjoy ample opportunity for watersports, camping, hiking and birdwatching.

2.1.4 Iroquois (South Dundas)Iroquois (pop.: 1,300) is located just off Highway 401 on the St. Lawrence Riverin front of the Iroquois locks and Galop Canal. Residents enjoy golf, hiking, andcamping within the area, and unique architecture along the waterfront.

2.1.5 Lancaster (South Glengarry)The historic village of Lancaster (pop.: 800) is a peaceful agricultural communityon the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Lancaster is home to a number ofarchitecturally significant buildings and a growing commercial developmentalongside Highway 401.

2.1.6 Long Sault (South Stormont)Long Sault (pop.: 2,400) is located at the eastern end of the Long Sault Parkway,a series of islands dotting Lake St. Lawrence. Home of the Lost Villages Museum,Long Sault has a healthy industrial and agricultural base, beautiful residentialdevelopments, proximity to Highway 401, and a growing tourism industry.

2.1.7 Maxville (North Glengarry)Home of the world famous Glengarry Highland Games, Maxville (pop.: 850) isconveniently close to Ottawa, Cornwall, and Montreal. With bilingual work force,solid communication infrastructure, excellent transportation links, andreasonable taxes Maxville is an excellent site for new or expanding businesses toput down roots.

2.1.8 Moose Creek (North Stormont)Moose Creek is a thriving agricultural and commercial community located just offof Highways 138 and 417. If you are passing by, why not stop in at the MooseCreek Mall?

2.1.8 Morrisburg (South Dundas)Morrisburg (pop.: 2,400) is an expanding town on the banks of the St. LawrenceRiver, just off Highway 401. Home to Upper Canada Village, an internationallyrenowned living museum, Morrisburg is proud of its growing industrial,commercial, and tourism sectors.

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2.1.9 St.Andrew’s WestSt. Andrew’s West is an historic Canadian village. The parish hall, 1812, is one ofthe oldest stone churches in the province while St. Andrews Church, 1860, is aGothic masterpiece. St. Andrew’s cemetery is final resting place to John SandfieldMacDonald, the first Premier of Ontario, and Simon Fraser, the famous explorer.

2.1.10 Winchester (North Dundas)Winchester (pop.: 3,500) is a growing agricultural community straddlingHighway 31 leading into Ottawa. Home to Parmalat, the largest cheese processingfacility in Canada, tourists are drawn to Winchester for the annual Dairyfest, heldin August, and the Parade of Lights festival, held in December.

2.2 CLIMATE

Table 1: SD&G Average TemperatureTemperature

(ºC) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Daily Average -8.8 -7.3 -1.3 6.5 13.9 18.7 21.6 20.4 15.5 9.1 2.6 -4.9StandardDeviation 3 2.9 2.4 1.8 1.7 1.2 1 1.1 1.2 1.6 1.6 3.2

DailyMaximum -4.6 -3.1 3 11.3 19.3 23.9 26.7 25.3 20.2 13.2 5.9 -1.3

Daily Minimum -12.9 -11.4 -5.5 1.7 8.5 13.4 16.4 15.4 10.8 4.9 -0.8 -8.5ExtremeMaximum 18 18 26 30.5 33 35 35.6 36.5 34.5 28.5 23.9 20

ExtremeMinimum -43.3 -35.6 -25 -15 -5.6 0.6 3.3 1.7 -6.1 -8.3 -20 -33.3

Source: Environment Canada, Cornwall Monitoring Station

Table 2: SD&G Average PrecipitationPrecipitation Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecRainfall (mm) 27.3 20 34.3 69.6 82.8 88 92.6 93.2 102.4 81 69.5 34.1Snowfall (cm) 54.5 43 33.1 11.3 0 0 0 0 0 1.4 17 46.7Precipitation (mm) 81.7 63 67.5 81 82.9 88 92.6 93.2 102.4 82.4 86.5 80.8

Source: Environment Canada, Cornwall Monitoring Station

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3 DEMOGRAPHICS

Based on commuter patterns and other measures of economic and socialinterdependence, Statistics Canada combines the City of Cornwall and the UnitedCounties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry to form the Census Agglomeration(CA) of Cornwall. For the purposes of this Community Profile labour and relatedstatistics relate to Cornwall and SD&G. Where Statistics Canada is referenced asthe source, the term SD&G is meant to include the City of Cornwall. In all otherinstances, unless otherwise noted, Cornwall and SD&G have been treated asseparate entities throughout the Community Profile.

Table 2: SD&G Population and Dwelling CountsSD&G Ontario Canada

Population in 2006 110,399 12,160,282 31,612,897Population in 2001 109,522 11,410,046 30,007,094% change fromprevious census 0.80% 6.57% 5.35%Total privatedwellings 46,286 4,972,869 13,576,855Private dwellingsoccupied by usualresidents 44,263 4,554,251 12,435,520Population density persquare kilometer 33.4 13.4 3.5Land area (sq.km) 3,306.86 907,573.82 9,017,698.92

Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 and 2006 Community Profiles

Table 3: SD&G Municipal Population and Dwelling Counts BreakdownNorth Dundas South Dundas North Stormont

Population in 2006 11,095 10,535 6,769Population in 2001 11,014 10,783 6,855% change fromprevious census 0.70% -2.30% -1.30%Total privatedwellings 4,323 4,322 2,514Private dwellingsoccupied by usualresidents 4,175 4,157 2,391Population densityper square kilometer 22 20.3 13.1Land area (sq.km) 503.18 519.98 515.55

South Stormont North Glengarry South GlengarryPopulation in 2006 12,520 10,635 12,880Population in 2001 11,941 10,589 12,700% change fromprevious census 4.80% 0.40% 1.40%Total private 4,763 4553 5,277

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dwellingsPrivate dwellingsoccupied by usualresidents 4,636 4,255 4,945Population densityper square kilometer 28 16.6 21.3Land area (sq.km) 447.46 642.40 604.91

Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 and 2006 Community Profiles

Table 4: Age ProfileAge SD&G 2006 SD&G 2006 (%) Ontario 2006 (%)Total Population 110,3990-4 5,335 4.8 5.55-9 6,095 5.5 5.910-14 7,860 7.1 6.715-19 7,995 7.2 6.920-24 5,830 5.3 6.625-29 4,950 4.5 6.130-34 5,690 5.2 6.535-39 6,625 6.0 7.340-44 9,130 8.3 8.545-49 9,500 8.6 8.250-54 8,545 7.7 7.155-59 8,090 7.3 6.460-64 6,250 5.6 4.865+ 18,505 16.8 13.6

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profiles

Table 5: SD&G Mobility StatusSD&G SD&G % Ontario Ontario %

Place of residence 1 year agoTotal population 107,510 11,893,180Lived at thesame address 94,750 88.1 10,299,250 86.6Lived within thesame provincebut changeaddress 11,470 10.7 1,405,455 11.8Lived in adifferent countryor province 1,920 1.8 188,465 1.6

Place of residence 5 years agoTotal population 103,360 11,354,360Lived at thesame address 67,055 64.8 6,660,310 58.6

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Lived within thesame provincebut changedaddress 31,715 30.6 3,941,545 34.7Lived in adifferentprovince orcountry 4,595 4.4 752,495 6.6

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profiles

Table 6: EarningsSD&G Ontario

All persons with earnings 59,420 6,991,670Average earnings ($) 24,425 29,335Worked full year, full-time(counts) 31,600 3,690,665Average earnings ($) worked fullyear, full-time 36,853 44,748

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profiles

Table 7: IncomeSD&G Ontario

Persons 15 years of age and over with income 84,895 9,340,020Median total income of persons 15 years of age and over ($) 23,940 27,258Composition of total income (100%) 100 100Earnings (% of income) 69.1 77.4Government transfers (% of income) 15.6 9.8Other money (% of income) 15.3 12.9

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profiles

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4 LABOUR FORCE

Table 8: Labour Force Participation RatesSD&G Ontario

Participation rate 61.9 67.1Employment rate 58.1 62.8Unemployment rate 6.1 6.4

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profiles

Table 9: Labour Force by IndustryIndustry SD&G SD&G % Ontario Ontario %Total - experienced labour force 54,460 100 6,473,730 100Agriculture and other resource basedindustries 3,150 5.8 190,000 2.9Manufacturing and construction industries 11,990 22.0 1,284,445 19.8Wholesale and retail trade 8,060 14.8 1,027,700 15.9Finance and real estate 2,030 3.7 442,610 6.8Health and education 9,470 17.4 1,045,225 16.1Business services 10,085 18.5 1,274,345 19.7Other services 9,675 17.8 1,209,390 18.7

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profiles

Table 10: Labour Force by OccupationOccupation SD&G SD&G % Ontario Ontario %Total experienced labour force 54,460 100 6,473,735 100Management occupations 4,340 7.9 666,485 10.2Business, finance and administrationpositions 9,215 16.9 1,204,490 18.6Natural and applied sciences andrelated occupations 2,290 4.2 451,930 6.9Health occupations 3,070 5.6 340,690 5.3Social science, education,government service and religion 4,110 7.5 546,385 8.4Art, culture, recreation and sport 1,195 2.2 200,980 3.1Sales and service occupations 12,485 22.9 1,522,820 23.5Trades, transport and equipmentoperators and related occupations 10,005 18.4 911,250 14.1Occupations unique to primaryindustry 3,085 5.6 165,085 2.5Occupations unique to processing,manufacturing and utilities 4,670 8.6 463,610 7.2

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profiles

Table 11: Labour Force by Place of WorkSD&G SD&G % Ontario Ontario %

Employed labour force 15years and over 51,890 100 6,164,245 100

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Worked at home 4,670 8.9 436,380 7.0Worked outside Canada 175 0.3 36,905 0.5No fixed workplace address 4,985 9.6 596,305 9.7Worked at usual place 42,055 81.0 5,094,650 82.6

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profiles

Table 12: Highest Level of SchoolingHighest Level of Schooling SD&G OntarioTotal population aged 14-24 13,840 1,624,835No certificate, diploma or degree 6,700 648,300High school or equivalent 4,645 627,010Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 380 34,475College or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,575 160,140University certificate, diploma or degree below bachelor level 105 33,875University certificate, diploma or degree 430 118,030

Total population aged 25-34 10,550 1,529,590No certificate, diploma or degree 1,450 132,715High school certificate or equivalent 3,270 364,260Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 955 91,525College or other non-university certificate or diploma 3,140 372,355University certificate, diploma or degree below bachelor level 145 68,800University certificate, diploma or degree 1,590 499,935

Total population aged 35 to 64 47,810 5,108,740No certificate, diploma or degree 9,995 766,810High school certificate or equivalent 14,390 1,296,405Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 6,080 489,605College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 10,840 1,089,270University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1,315 241,150University certificate, diploma or degree 5,190 1,225,490

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Community Profiles

Table 13: Largest Private EmployersCompany Products & Services Employees

Moulure AlexandriaMoulding

Wood Moulding (Interior Trim) in solidpine, finger-jointed pine, Mahogany, Oak,and Cedar. 400

Kraft Canada Inc.Processor of natural cheeses and cheesebyproducts. 350

SDS Kerr/ Beaver’s DentalTungsten Carbide Dental burrs andrestorative materials. 350

Guildcrest HomesManufacturer of factory-built, modularhomes. 200

Farley Windows Inc.Vinyl windows for both renovation andnew construction applications. 195

Parmalat

Cheese, butter, condensed milks, milkpowder, custom dairy blends, and wheypowder. 188

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Ross Video Ltd.

Products for use in broadcast,distribution, live event and productionapplications. 100

Reynolds Food PackagingClear, rigid plastic trays for the foodindustry. 95

Premier WireWire grid decking, displays, and customwire products. 70

Craig PackagingCorrugated boxes, foam packagingproducts, and wood interior packaging. 65

Source: SD&G Community Futures Development Corporation, 2007 Industrial Directory

Table 14: Largest Public EmployersOrganization Products & Services EmployeesWinchester DistrictMemorial Hospital Hospital 255Glengarry MemorialHospital Hospital 140

Woodland Villa Long Term Care 120

Dundas Manor Long Term Care 100North Dundas DistrictHigh School Education 60

Rothwell OsnabruckSchool Education 50

Glengarry High School Education 50

Tagwi Secondary School Education 50

Raisin RegionConservation Authority Conservation Authority 50

South NationConservation Authority Conservation Authority 40

Source: SD&G Community Futures Development Corporation, 2007 Industrial Directory

4.1 MAJOR PRIVATE EMPLOYERS

4.1.1 Moulure Alexandria MouldingAlexandria Moulding is Canada’s largest moulding manufacturer and one of thelargest moulding manufacturers and distributors of wood and wood compositemouldings in North America and the world.

Alexandria Moulding has three domestic mega centres that look after itsmanufacturing and distribution requirements: Alexandria East (Canadian EastCoast Manufacturing & Distribution), Alexandria West (Western Canada &

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American Pacific N.W. and Mid-West Manufacturing & Distribution), andAlexandria North East (American N.E. Distribution). The company also has aSouth American manufacturing facility in Santiago, Chile.

4.1.2 Kraft Canada Inc.Kraft Foods is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies. For morethan 100 years, Kraft has offered consumers delicious and wholesome foods thatfit the way they live.

Founded in 1969, Kraft’s Ingleside plant employees an average of 350 peopleinvolved in the production of natural cheeses and cheese byproducts.

4.1.3 SDS Kerr/ Beaver’s DentalSDS Kerr is a subsidiary of Sybron Dental Specialties. Founded in 1891 SDS Kerrdevelops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of consumable dentalproducts, including restorative materials, preventive products, curing lights,laboratory products, impression materials, industrial jewelry products, dentalburs, and infection control products.

Located in Morrisburg, SDS Kerr employs over 300 people in the manufacture oftungsten carbide dental burs and restorative materials to the worldwidemarketplace.

4.1.4 Guildcrest HomesGuildcrest has been building high quality, energy-efficient modular homes since1991. Today, Guildcrest is one of the largest modular housing producers inCanada. With a large and growing network of more than 40 authorized builders,Guildcrest is able to offer homes to lot owners across Ontario, Western Quebecand the northeastern United States.

The company is owned by three senior management staff who are all activelyinvolved in the day-to-day operations. The factory in Morewood employs 200people on average.

4.1.5 Farley WindowsFarley Windows has been manufacturing quality and innovative windowproducts for over 50 years. The company subscribes to the most stringentcertification and testing procedures, carrying certifications from the NationalFenestration Ratings Council and Energy Star. All Farley Windows aremanufactured to the standards set by CSA. The company employs an average of195 employees at its facility in Alexandria.

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4.1.6 ParmalatParmalat Canada produces milk and dairy products, fruit juices, culturedproducts, cheese products and table spreads with such respected brands asBeatrice, Lactantia, Astro, Black Diamond, and Balderson.

With a commitment to quality and innovation, Parmalat has become one of thelargest, most-dynamic food group companies in Canada, employing more than2,900 people with 18 operating facilities across the country, including Winchester.

Parmalat Canada has operated in Canada since 1997 and is a subsidiary ofParmalat S.p.A of Italy.

4.1.7 Ross VideoRoss Video employs 250 people in the design, manufacture and support of a widerange of innovative products for use in broadcast, distribution, live event andproduction applications.

Ross products are used to produce and distribute video and audio signals in over100 countries daily. Ross' award winning product line includes the Synergy SD,Synergy MD and MD-X Video Production Switchers, openGear, RossGear andGearLite Terminal Gear, Ross Routing Systems and the OverDrive ProductionControl System.

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5 TRANSPORTATION

5.1 HIGHWAYS

SD&G is served by a number of connecting roads, linking the region to majorNorth American markets. These include:

Highway 401, running east-west through Toronto-Kingston-Cornwall-Montréal

Highway 416, running north-south at the west end of the regionHighway 417, running east-west between Ottawa and MontréalHighway 138, running north-south from Cornwall and Highway 401 to

Highway 417County Road 2, running east-west through the region, between Highway

401 and the St. Lawrence RiverCounty Road 31, running north-south from Ottawa to Highway 401County Road 34, running north-south from Lancaster and Highway 401 to

Highway 417The Seaway International Bridge links SD&G (Cornwall) to northern New

York (Massena)

SD&G’s highway system puts your company within a day’s drive of NortheasternNorth America, including Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, New York, Boston,Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Detroit and everything in between.

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Table 15: Approximate Distances to Selected Major Urban AreasCity Distance (km) Distance (miles)Montréal 110 50Ottawa 110 50Kingston 180 80Toronto 450 200Boston 600 270New York 630 290Detroit 800 360Pittsburgh 890 400Washington, D.C. 900 410

Source: http://maps.google.ca

Table 16: Approximate Distance to Selected Major Border CrossingsPort Distance (km) Distance (miles)Massena/Cornwall 0 0Ogdensburg/Prescott 85 40Montréal 110 50Alexandria Bay/Ivy Lea 140 65Buffalo/Fort Erie 530 240Niagara Falls/Niagara Falls 550 250Lewiston/Queenston 560 255Port Huron/Sarnia 720 330Detroit/Windsor 800 360

Source: http://maps.google.ca

5.2 RAILWAYS

SD&G is serviced by the Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian NationalRailway, both with main lines running along the Québec City – Windsor Corridor.Spur lines connect the main line to Ingleside, Long Sault, Iroquois, Chesterville,Cornwall and Morrisburg, with in-facility loading docks and rail spurs availableat several manufacturing sites and in SD&G's industrial parks.

5.3 PORTS

SD&G is located on the St. Lawrence Seaway, one of the most important domesticand international transportation systems in the world. The Seaway serves an areacontaining nearly a third of the combined populations of Canada and the UnitedStates, allowing ships to travel an area of 243,200 km² of water. Companieslocated in SD&G find the Seaway's deep-sea ports of Cornwall, Montréal, Prescottand Iroquois to be close, convenient, and effective.

Iroquois Harbour, Seaway Lock & Control Dam – This port passesfrom New York into Canada and, west of the Iroquois Lock, allows access

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to the St. Lawrence River through the Thousand Islands and into LakeOntario.

Universal Terminals – Located near Morrisburg, this privately-owned,full seaway draft dock offers a full range of services, including open storage,adequate turning basin, potential rail spur to the Grand Trunk mainline,and easy access to Highway 401.

Cornwall Harbour – Located on the north bank of the St. LawrenceRiver, this harbour serves as a strategic mid-point on the Seaway. Thisharbour entry point is well suited to industrial water transportation, withits fully serviced entry facilities.

The Port of Prescott – Owned and operated by the Corporation of theTownship of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, this port is approximately a onehour drive away from SD&G. The port provides efficient, reliable andaffordable inter-modal dry bulk infrastructure to foreign and domesticdistributors.

The Port of Montréal – An international port linked to more than 100countries around the world, this port handles 20 million tonnes of highlydiversified cargo annually. It is a leader in the North Atlantic containermarket, providing year-round service to locations worldwide.

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5.4 AIRPORTS

Companies in SD&G have access to local, national, and international airports thatprovide specialized or general services.

5.4.1 International Airports

Aeroport International PE-Trudeau de Montréal (Dorval) –Approximately a 1.5 hour drive from anywhere in SD&G, this airport hasdirect flights to more than 100 destinations. The airport handles a total of1463 weekly departures (aside from chartered flights) and moved 10.9million passengers in 2005.

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport – Approximatelyan hour’s drive from anywhere in SD&G, this airport handles around 156daily direct flights to points in Canada, the United States and Europe.

Toronto Pearson International Airport – Approximately a five hourdrive from anywhere in SD&G, Pearson is Canada's busiest airport andranked 29th busiest in the world. The airport handled more than 30million passengers in 2005 and serves as the primary hub for Air Canada.Currently undergoing redevelopment, by 2015 the airport will be capableof handling up to 50 million passengers annually.

Massena International Airport – The Massena International Airport,also known as Richards Field offers commercial / commuter air servicethrough Big Sky Airlines under the Delta Connection. Flights connectcustomers in this Northern New York community to Delta’s gateway atBoston, with additional connection options to Albany via Watertown.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport – Approximately a threehour drive from anywhere in SD&G, this airport offers service from 17carriers.

5.4.2 Regional Airports

Cornwall Regional Airport – Located within SD&G, this airport has asingle paved runway and operates a domestic and international charterflying service.

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6 TAXES AND UTILITIES

6.1 SD&G TAX RATES

Table 17: SD&G Tax Rates, 20072007 Total Tax

Rates Residential % Commercial % Industrial % Large Ind %North Dundas 1.489341 3.915439 4.584614 9.205748North Glengarry 1.500800 3.933123 4.606094 9.249024North Stormont 1.444910 3.847113 4.501214 9.038294South Dundas 1.529625 3.977389 4.660224 9.357568South Glengarry 1.521019 3.964154 4.644071 n/aSouth Stormont 1.370075 3.732031 4.360763 8.756269

Source: United Counties of SD&G Finance Division

6.2 ONTARIO INCOME TAX RATES

Corporations operating in Ontario are generally taxed at a rate of 36.12 per cent.However, Ontario's manufacturing and resource industries are subject to a lower12.12 per cent provincial tax rate. When combined with the federalManufacturing & Processing (M&P) rate of 22.12 per cent, a corporation earningmanufacturing income in Ontario is taxed at a rate of only 34.12 per cent.

Table 18: Ontario Income Tax Rates, 2007Type of Income Federal Ontario CombinedGeneral 22.12% 14% 36.12%Manufacturing andProcessing 22.12% 12% 34.12%General 13.12% 5.50% 18.62%

Source: http://www.2ontario.com/welcome/bctx_605.asp

6.3 ELECTRICITY

6.3.1 Hydro OneHydro One Networks is responsible for 97 per cent of Ontario's electricitytransmission system and about one-third of the province's distribution system.The 28,600 kilometre high voltage system transmits electricity from generatingfacilities across the province to the local distribution utilities and large industrialconsumers.

Table 19: Hydro One Electric Rates, 2007North and South DundasBi-Monthly General Service - Energy OnlyDeliveryDistribution Flat Charge $12.80/month 25.6Distribution Volume Charge $/kWh 0.0103

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Transmission connection charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.0043

Transmission network charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.005

Regulatory ChargesStandard supply admin charge $0.25/month 0.5

Rural rate protection charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.001

IMO NC Charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.0052

Debt Retirement Charge (meteredconsumption) $ 0.007Total loss factor 1.054

Monthly general service - demand kW/kVaDeliveryDistribution flat charge $12.80/month 12.8Distribution volume charge $/kW/kVA 3.04Transmission connection charge $/kW/kVA 1.69Transmission network charge $/kW/kVA 2.04

Regulatory charges (billed demand)Standard supply admin charge $0.25/month) 0.25Rural rate protection charge $/kWh 0.001

IMO NC Charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.0052

Debt retirement charge $ 0.007Total loss factor 0.0052

North and South StormontBi-monthly general service - energy onlyDeliveryDistribution flat charge $4.69/month $9.38Distribution volume charge $/kWh 0.0141

Transmission connection charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.0043

Transmission network charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.005

Regulatory chargesStandard supply admin charge $0.25/month 0.5

Rural rate protection charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.001

IMO NC charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.0052

Debt retirement charge $ 0.007Total loss factor 1.054

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Monthly general service - demand kW/kVADeliveryDistribution flat charge $4.69/month $4.69Distribution volume charge $/kW/kVA $4.50Transmission connection charge $/kW/kVA $1.69Transmission network charge $/kW/kVA $2.04

Regulatory charges (billed demand)Standard supply admin charge $0.25/month $0.25

Rural rate protection charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.001

IMO NC charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.0052

Debt retirement charge (meteredconsumption $ 0.007Total loss factor 1.054

North GlengarryBi-monthly general service - energy onlyDeliveryDistribution flat charge $16.98/month $33.96Distribution volume charge $/kWh 0.0123

Transmission connection charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.0043

Transmission network charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.005

Regulatory chargesStandard supply admin charge $0.25/month $0.50

Rural rate protection charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.001

IMO NC charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.0052

Debt retirement charge $ 0.007Total loss factor 1.054

Monthly general service - demand kW/kVADeliveryDistribution flat charge $16.98/month 16.98Distribution volume charge $/kW/kVA 3.89Transmission connection charge $/kW/kVA 2.04

Regulatory charges (billed demand)Standard supply admin charge $0.25/month $0.25

Rural rate protection charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.001

IMO NC charge $/kWh - adjusted 0.0052

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consumption

Debt retirement charge (meteredconsumption) $ 0.007Total loss factor 0.0052

South GlengarryBi-monthly general service - energy onlyDeliveryDistribution flat charge $16.68/month $33.36Distribution volume charge $/kWh 0.0142

Transmission connection charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.0043

Transmission network charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.005

Regulatory chargesStandard supply admin charge $0.25/month $0.50

Rural rate protection charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.001

IMO NC charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.0052

Debt retirement charge (meteredconsumption) $ 0.007Total loss factor 1.054

Monthly general service - demand kW/kVADeliveryDistribution flat charge $16.68/month 16.68Distribution volume charge $/kW/kVA 4.48Transmission connection charge $/kW/kVA 1.69Transmission network charge $/kW/kVA 2.04

Regulatory charges (billed demand)Standard supply admin charge $0.25/month 0.25

Rural rate protection charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.001

IMO NC charge$/kWh - adjustedconsumption 0.0052

Debt retirement charge (meteredconsumption) $ 0.007Total loss factor 1.054

Source: Hydro One Customer Communications Data Request, April 2007

6.3.2 Cornwall ElectricCornwall Electric serves Cornwall, South Glengarry, South Stormont and theOntario portion of the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne

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For more information, contact:

Cornwall Electric1001 Sydney StreetCornwall ON K6H 5V3Tel: 613-932-0123Website: www.fortisontario.com

Table 20: Cornwall Electric RatesUrban Domestic ServiceMinimum monthly charge $ 8.11First 250 kWh $/kWh 0.1411Balance of kWh $/kWh 0.1111

Urban General Service (Commercial & Industrial Users)Minimum monthly charge $ 8.46First 250 kWh $/kWh 0.151Next 12,250 kWh $/kWh 0.1232Balance of kWh $/kWh 0.0855Demand of charge - first 50kWh No chargeBalance of kW $/kWh 7.00

Rural Residential and FarmMinimum monthly charge $ 10.66First 250 kWh $/kWh 0.1693Balance of kWh $/kWh 0.1155

Rural General ServiceMinimum monthly charge $ 10.66First 250 kWh $/kWh 0.1812Next 12,250 kWh $/kWh 12.87Balance of kWh $/kWh 0.0855Demand charge - first 50 kWh No chargeBalance of kW $/kW 8.85

Specific Service ChargesLate payment % 1.5N.S.F cheques $ 15.00Collection of accounts $ 30.00Reconnection at meter duringregular working hours $ 65.00Reconnection at meter afterregular working hours $ 185.00Reconnection at pole duringregular working hours $ 185.00Reconnection at pole afterregular working hours $ 415.00Move charge - Changeoccupancy $ 30.00

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Arrears certificate - Requestby lawyer or customer $ 15.00Payment history – Request bycustomer $ 15.00

Source: Cornwall Electric Rates and Charges Card, June 2007

6.4 NATURAL GAS

6.4.1 Union GasPart of the Spectra Energy group of companies, Union Gas Limited providesnatural gas sales and distribution service to about 1.3 million residential,commercial and industrial customers in Ontario.

For more information, contact:

Union Gas Limited50 Keil Drive NorthChatham, ON N7M 5M1Phone: 519-352-3100Website: www.uniongas.com

Table 21: Union Gas RatesRate Description Cost (Cents/ Cubic Metre)Gas Commodity Rate 33.2739Gas Price Adjustment -7.5884Transportation to Union Gas 3.8927Transportation Price Adjustment 0.0403Storage 1.9235Storage Price Adjustment -0.0245DeliveryFirst 1,000 m³ 7.3562Next 9,000 m³ 5.8543Next 20,000 m³ 4.9979Next 70,000 m³ 4.4495All over 100,000 m³ 2.3725Delivery Price Adjustment (allvolumes) --Monthly Charge $70.00

Source: Union Gas Rate Card, July 2007

6.4.2 Enbridge Gas DistributionEnbridge Gas Distribution provides safe, reliable delivery of environmentallypreferred natural gas to about 1.8 million residential, commercial, and industrialcustomers across Ontario.

For more information, contact:

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Enbridge Ottawa400 Coventry RoadOttawa, ON K1K 2C7Phone: 1-800-263-8552Website: www.enbridge.com

Table 22: Enbridge Gas RatesRate Description Cost (Cents/ Cubic Metre)Monthly Customer Charge $23.58/ monthGas Supply Charge 33.0299Transportation to Union Gas n/aFirst 500 m³ 13.7195Next 1,050 m³ 11.5252Next 4,500 m³ 9.9891Next 7,000 m³ 9.0017Next 12,250 8.5628Over 28,300 8.4531

Source: Enbridge Rates and Contracts, July 2007

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7 WASTE MANAGEMENT, WATER, SEWER AND OTHER SERVICES

A combination of municipal and private operators provide the full range of waste-disposal, water and sewer, and other county services, including urban and ruralgarbage collection, recycling collection, and waste sites. For more informationcontact the responsible offices directly.

Township of North Dundas636 St. Lawrence StreetPO Box 489Winchester, ON K0C 2K0Tel: 613-774-2105Fax: 613-774-5699Email: [email protected]: www.northdundas.com

Township of South Dundas4296 County Road 31/ Bank StreetPO Box 160Williamsburg, ON K0C 2H0Tel: 613-535-2673Fax: 613-535-2099Email: [email protected]: www.southdundas.com

Township of North Glengarry90 Main Street SouthBox 700Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0Tel: 613-525-1110Fax: 613-525-1649Website: www.northglengarry.ca

Township of South Glengarry6 Oak StreetBox 220Lancaster, ON K0C 1N0Tel: 613-347-1166Fax: 613-347-3411Email: [email protected]: www.southglengarry.com

Township of North Stormont2 Berwick Victoria StreetBox 99Berwick, ON K0C 1G0Tel: 613-984-2821Fax: 613-984-2908Website: www.northstormont.ca

Township of South Stormont4949 County Road 14Box 340Ingleside, ON K0C 1M0Tel: 613-537-2362Fax: 613-537-8113Website: www.southstormont.ca

Lafleche Environmental17125 Laflèche RoadMoose Creek, ON K0C 1W0Tel: 613-538-2776Fax: 613-538-2779Website: www.laflecheenvironmental.com

D.E.S Environmental Services5115 Carmen RoadIroquois, ON KoE 1K0

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8 TELECOMMUNICATIONS

SD&G is well serviced by a number of local and national cable, cellular, and high-speed providers.

BellWebsite: www.bell.ca

CogecoWebsite: www.cogeco.ca

PersonaWebsite: www.persona.ca

RipnetWebsite: www.ripnet.com

RogersWebsite: www.rogers.com

StormWebsite: www.storm.ca

TelusWebsite: www.telus.com

VideotronWebsite: www.videotron.com

W3ConnexWebsite: www.w3connex.com

XplornetWebsite: www.xplornet.com

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9 BUILDING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT FEES

Table 23: Building, Zoning and Development Fees

ApplicationNorth

DundasSouth

DundasNorth

GlengarrySouth

GlengarryNorth

StormontSouth

StormontResidentialbuilding n/a n/a n/a

$100 basefee

$50 baseadmin

$50 baseadmin

New $0.47/ sq.ft$0.25/

sq.ft $0.40/ sq.ft $0.57/ sq.ft $0.30/ sq.ft

Alteration

$7/ $1,000value of

work

$5/ $1,000value of

work$25 to$2500

$9.65/$1,000

value ofwork

$4/ $1,000value of

work

$4/$1,000

value ofwork

Multi-residential,Industrial,Commercial,andInstitutional n/a n/a n/a $100/ sq.ft

$50 baseadmin

$4/$1,000

value ofwork

New $0.45$0.25/

sq.ft $0.30 sq.ft $0.57 sq.ft $0.30/ sq.ft

$4/$1,000

value ofwork

Alteration

$8/ $1,000value of

work

$5/ $1,000value of

work $0.30 sq.ft

$9.65/$1,000

value ofwork

$5/ $1,000value of

work

$4/$1,000

value ofwork

Farmbuilding n/a n/a n/a

$100 basefee

$50 baseadmin

$4/$1,000

value ofwork

New

$4/ $1,000value ofbuilding

Silo - $35;Manure pit

and silobunker -

$35; Barnsand

machinesheds -$0.10/

sq.ft $0.15

$0.30/ sq.ftto max of

$1,000 $0.08/ sq.ft

$4/$1,000

value ofwork

Alteration n/a n/a $0.15 n/a

$3.50/$1,000

value ofwork

$4/$1,000

value ofwork

Demolition $50.00 $35.00 $30.00 $64.80 $100 n/a

Official planamendment

$1,000application

fee actual cost n/a

$1000 +consultant

fees n/aActual cost

plus 25%

Zoningamendment

$1,000/650application

fee actual cost n/a $650 n/aActual cost

plus 25%

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Minorvariance tozoningbylaw

$450application

fee actual cost n/a $235 n/a $400.00

Site plan

$500application

fee n/a n/a n/a n/aActual cost

plus 25%Source: Township Planning Officials and Websites

For more information on building, zoning and development fees contact theTownship office directly:

Township of North Dundas636 St. Lawrence StreetPO Box 489Winchester, ON K0C 2K0Tel: 613-774-2105Fax: 613-774-5699Email: [email protected]: www.northdundas.com

Township of South Dundas4296 County Road 31/ Bank StreetPO Box 160Williamsburg, ON K0C 2H0Tel: 613-535-2673Fax: 613-535-2099Email: [email protected]: www.southdundas.com

Township of North Glengarry90 Main Street SouthBox 700Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0Tel: 613-525-1110Fax: 613-525-1649Website: www.northglengarry.ca

Township of South Glengarry6 Oak StreetBox 220Lancaster, ON K0C 1N0Tel: 613-347-1166Fax: 613-347-3411Email: [email protected]: www.southglengarry.com

Township of North Stormont2 Berwick Victoria StreetBox 99Berwick, ON K0C 1G0Tel: 613-984-2821Fax: 613-984-2908Website: www.northstormont.ca

Township of South Stormont4949 County Road 14Box 340Ingleside, ON K0C 1M0Tel: 613-537-2362Fax: 613-537-8113Website: www.southstormont.ca

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10 INDUSTRIAL PARKS AND EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS

At $2,500 to $10,000 (CDN) per acre, SD&G industrial parks offer exceptionalvalue. All industrial parks are zoned, can be fully serviced, have fibre optic andbroad band digital access, and offer easy access to a variety of distributionchannels, including railways, highways, airways and waterways. SD&G industrialparks put companies close to the richest market centres in the world.

For more information about industrial parks and employment districts in SD&G,please contact:

James dePater, Executive DirectorSD&G CFDC26 Pitt StreetCornwall, ON K6J 3P2Tel: 613-932-4333 ext. 25Email: [email protected]: www.sdg.on.ca

10.1 ALEXANDRIA INDUSTRIAL PARK (NORTH GLENGARRY)

Area: 3 parcels, totaling 136 acresZoning: General IndustrialServices: Fully servicedLocation: East of Alexandria, on Industrial BoulevardRoad Access: Regional roads 34 and 43 less than 1 km; Highway 401 less

than 25 km; Highway 417 – 18 kmAir Access: Cornwall Regional Airport – 35 km; Ottawa International

Airport – 100 kmOwnership: Public

10.2 CHESTERVILLE EMPLOYMENT DISTRICT (NORTH DUNDAS)

Area: 80 acres + 370,000 multi-tenant facilityZoning: IndustrialServices: Fully servicedLocation: ChestervilleRoad Access: Regional road 31 less than 1 km; Highway 401 less than 25

km; Highway 416 less than 30 kmsRail Access: CPR mainline and spurOwnership: Private

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10.3 INGLESIDE INDUSTRIAL PARK (SOUTH STORMONT)

Area: Approximately 225 acresLocation: Ingleside, between Highway 401 and County Road 2Zoning: General IndustrialServices: Fully servicedAsking price: From $5,000/ acreRoad Access: Adjacent to Highway 401Rail Access: Adjacent to CN RailAir Access: Cornwall Regional Airport – 40 km; Ottawa International

Airport – 85 kmOwnership: Public/ Private

10.4 LONG SAULT INDUSTRIAL PARK (SOUTH STORMONT)

Area: Approximately 210 acresLocation: East of Long Sault, between Long Sault and Cornwall, on

Highway 2Zoning: General Industrial/ RuralServices: Full servicedAsking Price: From $5,000/ acreRoad Access: Highway 401 – 7 kmAir Access: Cornwall Regional Airport – 70 km; Ottawa International

Airport – 130 kmOwnership: Public

10.5 MORRISBURG INDUSTRIAL PARK (SOUTH DUNDAS)

Area: 88 acres, approximately 52 acres remainingLocation: North of Morrisburg, near Highway 2 and Highway 31Zoning: Medium IndustrialServices: Some parts serviced – services can be extendedRoad Access: Highway 401 – 3 kmRail Access: Spur to mainline is possibleAir Access: Ottawa International Airport – 120 kmOwnership: Public

10.6 SHAVER-KUDELL INDUSTRIAL PARK (SOUTH GLENGARRY)

Area: 60 acresLocation: 20 km east of Cornwall on Highway 401

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Zoning: Light IndustrialServices: Fully ServicedRoad Access: Highway 401 – less than 2 kmRail Access: Potential for spurAir Access: Cornwall Regional Airport – 10 km; Ottawa International

Airport – 100 kmOwnership: Private

For more information, contact:

Neil ShaverShaver-Kudell ManufacturingP.O. Box 964919192 Hay RoadSummerstown, ON K0C 2E0Tel: 613-931-1187Fax: 613-931-2256

10.7 NORTH WINCHESTER EMPLOYMENT DISTRICT (NORTH DUNDAS)

Area: 60 acresLocation: North of Winchester off County Road 38Zoning: IndustrialServices: Varies – services can be extendedRoad Access: County Road 31 less than 1 km; Highway 401 less than 25 km;

Highway 416 less than 30 kmRail Access: CPR mainlineOwnership: Public and private

For more information, contact:

Howard F. Smith, CAOTownship of North Dundas636 St. Lawrence StreetWinchester, ON K0C 2K0Tel: 613-774-2105Email: [email protected]

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11 BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

11.1 THE SD&G COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION(SD&G CFDC)

The Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry CFDC is a private, non-profit developmentagency. The SD&G CFDC encourage organizations to consider the many benefitsand strengths associated with Ontario’s Eastern Gateway Region, and can assistwith the relocation and expansion process. To support a healthy local economythe SD&G CFDC manages a loans fund, the Community Ventures Capital Fundand the Eastern Ontario Development Program.

For more information, contact:

James dePater, Executive DirectorSD&G CFDC26 Pitt StreetCornwall, ON K6J 3P2Tel: 613-932-4333 ext. 25Website: www.sdgcdc.on.ca

11.2 CORNWALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE

The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre is an initiative of the Ontariogovernment in partnership with the City of Cornwall's Economic DevelopmentDepartment. The Centre is designed to allow one-stop shopping for informationon starting up a small business and/or operating an existing business in theCornwall and SD&G area.

For more information, contact:

Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre144 Pitt StreetCornwall, ON K6J 3P4Tel: 613-932-7925Fax: 613-933-9689E-Mail: [email protected]: www.city.cornwall.ca

11.3 CORNWALL ECONOMIC DEVOLVEMENT

The Cornwall Economic Development Department's primary goal is to assist newand existing manufacturing and commercial businesses locate or expand in the

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City. The office provides detailed and current information to companies wantingto make informed decisions on site selection.

For more information, contact:

Cornwall Economic Development340 Pitt Street, 4th FloorCornwall, ON K6J 3P9Tel: 613-933-0074Fax: 613-933-0745Toll Free: 1-888-CORNWALLWeb Site: www.cornwall.ca

11.4 JOB ZONE D’EMPLOI

Job Zone d’emploi is a non-profit community organization that provides servicesin English and French to the unemployed and underemployed in SD&G to helpthem become employed or to maintain employment. Offices are located in:

Job Zone d’emploi Cornwall144 Pitt StreetCornwall, ON K6J 3P4Tel: 613-933-9675Student Services: 613-933-5008Fax: 613-933-9689Email: [email protected]: www.jobzonedemploi.ca

Job Zone d’emploi Chesterville19 B Industrial DriveChesterville, ON K0C 1H0Tel: 613-448-1875Fax: 613-448-2443Email: [email protected]

Job Zone d’emploi Winchester614 St. Lawrence StreetWinchester, ON K0C 2K0Tel: 613-774-1845Fax: 613-774-1393Email: [email protected]

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11.5 SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Self-Employment Assistance Program is sponsored by Employment Ontario,part of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and delivered locallyin partnership with St. Lawrence College, Cornwall. The program providesindividuals with income support, training and consultation to enable them tobecome self-employed. Applicants must produce a viable business plan showingpotential for full-time, long-term self-employment. Income support and ongoingbusiness counseling is available for up to 52 weeks.

For information, contact:

Carla KingstonSt. Lawrence College2 Belmont StreetCornwall, ON K6H 4Z1Tel: 613-933-6080 ext. 2246Website: www.sl.on.ca

11.6 EASTERN ONTARIO TRAINING BOARD

The Eastern Ontario Training Board (EOTB) is a local, not-for-profit organizationdedicated to community-based planning for effective labour force training anddevelopment. The EOTB partners with community economic developmentorganizations, employers, the workforce, training and education institutions andothers to help realize a highly skilled workforce.For more information, contact:

Eastern Ontario Training Board55 Water Street West, Suite 380Cornwall, ON K6J 1A1Tel: 613-932-0210Fax: 613-932-0212Website: www.eotb-cfeo.on.ca

11.7 EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO

Employment Ontario is Ontario’s employment and training network.Employment Ontario offers and administers training and skills development,labour market attachment, employment benefits, employment support measures,labour market partnerships and the Job Bank.

For more information, contact:

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Employment Ontario111 Water StreetCornwall, ONTel: 1-800-387-5656Website: www.ontario.ca/employmentontario

11.8 SERVICE CANADA

The goal of Service Canada is to provide better, one-stop service to moreCanadians in more communities, delivered with the right service attitude. Overtime, it will bring federal services and benefits together making it easier forCanadians to get more of the help they need in one place, whether by phone,internet, or in person.

For more information, contact:

Human Resources Skills Development Canada111 Water StreetCornwall, ONGeneral Inquiry: 1-800-938-7218Tel: 613-938-5731Fax: 613-938-9876Website: www.servicecanada.gc.ca

11.9 LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS

Table 24: Local Chambers of Commerce and Business AssociationsAssociation Address Telephone Website

Alexandria and DistrictChamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 1058Alexandria, ONKOC 1A0 613-525-0588 www.alexandriachamber.ca

Alexandria Women'sEntrepreneurs

P.O. Box 1304Alexandria, ONK0C 1A0 613-525-3634 www.alexandriawe.com

Cornwall Chamber ofCommerce

113 2nd StreetCornwall, ONK6H 1Y5 613-933-4004 www.cornwallchamber.com

Maxville and DistrictChamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 279Maxville, ONK0C 1A0 www.maxville.on.ca

Moose Creek andDistrict Chamber ofCommerce 613-538-2447

Morrisburg BusinessImprovement Area

P.O. Box 371Morrisburg, ONK0C 1X0 613-543-4384 www.morrisburg.ca

North Dundas Chamber P.O. Box 406 613-774-2105 www.northdundas.com

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of Commerce Winchester, ONK0C 2K0

South DundasChamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 288Morrisburg, ONK0C 1X0 613-543-3443 www.southdundaschamber.com

South StormontChamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 489Ingleside, ONK0C 1N0 www.sscc.on.ca

Women’sEntrepreneurs Cornwalland Area

Box 1494Cornwall, ONK6H 5V5 613-528-1811 www.wecornwallarea.ca

Source: SD&G CFDC Community Profile

11.10 REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

Table 25: Real Estate AgentsAgency Address Telephone WebsiteAlbert Gale RealEstate

11708 Armstrong RoadWinchester, ON K0C 2K0

613-774-4253

Alexandria RealtyLtd.

385 Main Street SouthAlexandria, ON K0C 1A0

613-525-4144

Allison John A RealEstate Ltd.

53 Main StreetMorrisburg, ON K0C 1X0

613-543-3717

Asselin JacquesReal Estate Ltd.

10775 County Road 2Iroquois, ON K0E 1K0

613-652-1784

Assist 2 Sell 219 Augustus StreetCornwall, ON K6J 3W2

613-933-9999

Bergeron Violet GReal Estate

3636 Charlotte StreetLong Sault, ON K0C 1P0

613-938-7934 http://move.to/cornwallontario

Exit Realty Seaway 506 Pitt StreetCornwall, ON K6J 3R5

613-937-4445 www.exitrealtyseaway.com

Exit Realty Seaway 160 Military RoadLancaster, ON K0C 1N0

613-347-7339 www.exitrealtyseaway.com

Gloria Foot RealEstate Broker

60 Park StreetMorrisburg, ON K0C 1X0

613-543-3398

R. Vaillancourt RealEstate

405 Main Street SouthAlexandria, ON K0C 1A0

613-525-3419

Real Listings

Re/Max CornwallRealty Inc

649 Second Street EastCornwall, ON K6H 1Z7

613-938-8100 www.remax-cornwall.com

Royal LePage GaleReal Estate

530 Main StreetWinchester, ON K0C 2K0

613-774-4253 www.butcholdford.ca

M. Jean Cameron 21 Water Street West 613-938-3860 www.cameronrealty.on.ca

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Real Estate Cornwall, ON K6J 1A1Sauve Real EstateLtd.

39 Main Street NorthAlexandria, ON K0C 1A0

613-525-2940

Thom RealtyLimited

105 Main Street,Morrisburg PlazaMorrisburg, ON K0C 1X0

613-543-3598

Source: SD&G Community Profile

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12 LIVING IN SD&G

12.1 HEALTH CARE

12.1.1 Glengarry Memorial HospitalThe Glengarry Memorial Hospital is a rural community hospital committed toproviding fiscally responsible quality primary health care services that reflect theemerging needs of the region. The hospital offers services in emergency,laboratory, radiology, physiotherapy, outpatient clinic, foot care, patienteducation, recreational therapy, inpatient nursing, and dietary.

Glengarry Memorial Hospital20260 County Road 43Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0Tel: 613-525-2222Website: www.hgmh.on.ca

12.1.2 Winchester District Memorial HospitalThe Winchester District Memorial Hospital is a 55-bed hospital comprised of 38acute care and 17 complex continuing care beds. Quality healthcare is supportedby 66 physicians in the fields of general practice, surgery, internal medicine,gynecology, anesthesia, dentistry, ophthalmology, urology, geriatrics, pediatrics,rehab medicine, and mental health.

The hospital is approved for a major capital project for spring 2007. The newhospital is scheduled to open in summer 2009 will have the latest and mostadvanced technologies in clinical and supporting applications.

The Winchester District Memorial Hospital is a rural teaching hospital affiliatedwith the University of Ottawa and St. Paul’s University and is networked with allhospitals and community agencies in the Champlain LHIN.

Winchester District Memorial Hospital566 Louise StreetWinchester, ON K0C 2K0Tel: 613-774-2422Fax: 613-774-0453Website: www.wdmh.on.ca

12.1.3 Cornwall Community HospitalCornwall Community Hospital is a 170-bed acute care hospital operating on twosites in the city of Cornwall. With a staff of over 1000 employees, CornwallCommunity Hospital serves acute, in-patient, outpatient and community basedclients. The hospital provides a wide range of medical specialties which include

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but are not limited to: Anaesthesia, Dentistry, Emergency, Endoscopy, Medicine,General Surgery, Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics,Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation as well asUrology.

For more information contact:

Cornwall Community Hospital840 McConnell AvenueCornwall, ON K6H 5S5Te: 613-938-4240Fax: 613-930-4502Website: www.cornwallhospital.ca

12.2 LONG TERM HEALTHCARE

Table 26: Long Term Health Care FacilitiesName Address Phone WebsiteAlexandria CommunityNursing Home

92 Centre StreetAlexandria, ON K0C 1A0 613-525-2022 www.cnhalexandria.ca

Chateau GardensLancaster

105 Military RoadLancaster, ON KOC 1NO 613-347-3016

Dundas Manor533 Clarence StreetWinchester, ON K0C 2K0 613-774-2293

Glen Stor Dun Lodge1900 Montreal RoadCornwall, ON K6H 7L1 613-933-3384

Maxville Manor80 Mechanic Street WestMaxville, ON K0C 1T0 613-527-2170 www.maxvillemanor.ca

Woodland Villa30 Milles Roches RoadLong Sault, ON K0C 1P0 613-534-2276

Source: SD&G CFDC Community Profile

12.3 STORMONT, DUNDAS AND GLENGARRY COUNTY LIBRARY

The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County Library has 18 branches in theUnited Counties:

Table 27: SD&G County LibraryBranch Address Phone

Alexandria170A MacDonald BoulevardAlexandria, ON K0C 1A0 613-525-3241

Avonmore16334 Fairview DriveAvonmore, ON K0C 1C0 613-346-2137

Chesterville1 Mill StreetChesterville, ON K0C 1H0 613-448-2616

Crysler16 Third StreetCrysler, ON K0C 1G0 613-987-2090

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Dalkeith1835 County Road 23Dalkeith, ON K0B 1E0 613-874-2337

Finch17A George StreetFinch, ON K0C 1K0 613-984-2807

Ingleside10 Memorial SquareIngleside, ON K0C 1M0 613-537-2592

IroquoisIroquois Community CentreIroquois, ON K0E 1K0 613-652-4377

Lancaster195 Military RoadLancaster, ON K0C 1N0 613-347-2311

Long Sault50 Milles Roches RoadLong Sault, ON K0C 1P0 613-534-2605

Maxville2 Spring StreetMaxville, ON K0C 1T0 613-527-2235

Morewood21 Russell StreetMorewood, ON K0A 2R0 613-448-3822

Morrisburg28 Ottawa StreetMorrisburg, ON K0C 1X0 613-543-3384

South Mountain2952 Lough RoadSouth Mountain, ON K0E 1W0 613-989-2199

St. Andrews17283 County Road 18St. Andrews, ON K0C 2A0 613-932-6012

Williamsburg4296 Highway 31Williamsburg, ON K0C 2H0 613-535-2185

Williamstown19692 William StreetWilliamstown, ON K0C 2J0 613-347-3397

Winchester547 St. Lawrence StreetWinchester, ON K0C 2K0 613-774-2612

Source: SD&G County Libraries

Map 4: County Libraries Network

Source: www.sdglibrary.ca

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For more information contact:

SD&G Country Libraries26 Pitt StreetCornwall, ON K6J 3P2Phone: 613-936-8777Fax: 613-936-2532Website: www.sdglibrary.ca

12.4 MEDIA

SD&G is served by media in Cornwall and throughout the United Counties.

Table 28: Local MediaName Media Type Phone WebsiteChesterville Record Weekly Newspaper 613-448-2321CHOD Radio 613-936-2463

CorusEntertainment

Radio including TheJewel 104.9, Rock101.9, and AM1220 613-932-5180 www.seawayvalley.com

Glengarry News Weekly Newspaper 613-525-2020 www.glengarrynews.caIroquois Chieftain Weekly Newspaper 613-652-4395Le Journal deCornwall Weekly Newspaper 613-938-1433 www.lejournaldecornwall.caMorrisburg Leader Weekly Newspaper 613-543-2987Seaway News Weekly Newspaper 613-933-0014 www.cornwallseawaynews.comStandard-Freeholder Daily Newspaper 613-933-3160 www.standard-freeholder.comWinchester Press Weekly Newspaper 613-774-2524 www.winchesterpress.on.ca

Source: SD&G CFDC Media Contact List

12.5 PLACES OF WORSHIP

SD&G has over 80 places of worship serving congregations of the Anglican,Baptiste, Islamic, Lutheran, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, United,Wesleyan and other faiths.

12.6 SOCIAL SERVICE AND OTHER AGENCIES

SD&G has a full range of social service and other agencies dedicated to thebetterment of individuals and communities. For more information, contact:

United Way of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry331 Water Street EastCornwall, ON K6H 1A5

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Tel: 613-932-2051Fax: 613-932-7534Website: www.unitedwaysdg.com

For information about service clubs in SD&G please contact:

Service Club Council of Cornwall and DistrictP. O. Box 1083Cornwall, ON K6H 5V2Website: www.cornwallserviceclubs.ca

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13 POLICE, FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICES

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911

13.1 POLICE

Policing services in SD&G are provided by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).There is one central office in Long Sault and four satellite offices throughout theregion. Police stations are located as follows:

North Dundaso Winchester (holding room)

South Dundaso Morrisburg (holding room)

North Glengarryo Alexandria (holding room)

South Glengarryo Lancaster (holding room)

South Stormonto Long Sault (jail cells)

Administrative inquiries should be directed to:

Ontario Provincial PoliceStormont, Dundas & Glengarry Detachment1 Mille Roches RoadLong Sault, ON K0C 1P0Tel: 613-534-2223Fax: 613-534-2486

13.2 FIRE

Fire protection services in SD&G are the responsibility of the local municipalities.Fire stations in SD&G are located as follows:

North Dundaso Chesterville, Winchester, Morewood, South Mountain, Hallville

(substation)South Dundas

o Iroquois, Morrisburg, WilliamsburgNorth Glengarry

o Alexandria, Apple Hill, MaxvilleSouth Glengarry

o Glen Walter, Lancaster, Martintown, North Lancaster,Williamstown

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North Stormonto Avonmore, Crysler, Finch, Moose Creek

South Stormonto Long Sault, Ingleside, St. Andrews West, Newington

13.3 AMBULANCE

Ambulance services in SD&G are provided by the Cornwall, Stormont, Dundasand Glengarry Emergency Medical Services Division, with stations located asfollows:

CornwallNorth Dundas

o WinchesterSouth Dundas

o MorrisburgNorth Glengarry

o AlexandriaSouth Glengarry

o LancasterNorth Stormont

o Avonmore

Administrative inquiries should be directed to:

Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry EMS Division850 McConnell AvenueCornwall, ON K6H 4M3Tel: 613-930-2787

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14 EDUCATION

14.1 UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

Algonquin College – www.algonquincollege.comCarleton University – www.carleton.caClarkson University – www.clarkson.eduGrenville Christian College – www.grenvillecc.caMcGill University - www.mcgill.caRoyal Military College – www.rmc.caSaint Paul University – www.ustpaul.caSt. Lawrence College – www.sl.on.caSt. Lawrence University – www.stlawu.eduUniversity of Guelph (Kemptville) – www.kemptvillec.uoguelph.caUniversity of Ottawa – www.uottawa.caQueens University – www.queensu.ca

14.2 PRIVATE BUSINESS AND CAREER COLLEGES

Centre d’apprentissage et de formation PLUS - www.cafplus.caCornwall Career College – www.solutions.on.caOperating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario – www.oetio.comT.R. Leger School – 1-877-TR LEGER

14.3 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

The 50-plus elementary and secondary schools throughout SD&G are modernand well-equipped, offering a complete academic and technical curriculum inFrench, English, French immersion, public and private institutions. Schools inSD&G are managed by their respective school boards.

Catholic District School Board of Eastern OntarioEastern Region Education Centre835 Campbell StreetCornwall, ON K6H 7B7Tel: 613-933-1720Toll free: 1-800-267-7136Fax: 613-933-7966Website: www.cdsbeo.on.ca

Upper Canada District School BoardAdministration Building225 Central Avenue West

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Brockville, ON K6V 5X1Tel: 613-342-0371Tell Free: 1-800-267-7131Website: www.ucdsb.on.ca

Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO)875 County Road 17L’Orignal, ON K0B 1K0Tel: 613-675-4691Toll free: 1-800-204-4098Fax: 613-675-2921Website: www.csdceo.ca

Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario2445 boulevard St-LaurentOttawa, ON K1G 6C3Tel: 613-742-8960Toll free: 1-888-332-3736Fax: 613-747-3810Web: www.cepeo.on.ca

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15 RECREATION, TOURISM AND EVENTS

15.1 PUBLIC ARENAS

Table 29: Public ArenasName Address Phone

Char Lan Recreation Centre19740 John StreetWilliamstown, ON K0C 2J0 613-347-2411

Chesterville Arena153 Queen StreetChesterville, ON K0C 1H0 613-448-3267

Finch Community Centre4 John StreetFinch, ON K0C 1K0 613-984-2024

Glengarry Sports Palace170 MacDonald BoulevardAlexandria, ON K0C 1A0 613-525-3600

Long Sault Arena60 Milles Roche RoadLong Sault, ON K0C 1P0 613-534-2419

Maxville and District SportsComplex

25 Fair StreetMaxville, ON K0C 1T0 613-527-5659

Morrisburg Arena28 Ottawa StreetMorrisburg, ON K0C 1X0 613-543-3773

Winchester Arena577 Main StreetWinchester, ON K0C 2K0 613-774-2006

Source: Township Parks and Recreation Department

15.2 CORNWALL AND SEAWAY VALLEY TOURISM

Known as the Seaway Valley, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas andGlengarry are host to a number of exciting events and attractions against abackdrop of great natural beauty.

The Seaway Valley is steeped in history. Did you know that the McIntosh appleoriginated in Dundas? That Glengarry is the birthplace of John SandfieldMacDonald, Ontario’s first Premier? Or, that the very first Holstein cow toCanada arrived in Stormont?

Golf courses, marinas, restaurants, campsites and orchards abound. A beautifulbike path and walking trail connects all of SD&G along the St. Lawrence River.Upper Canada Village is a world-class living museum. Take in a performance atone of our many playhouses or stop in at a county fair – the Williamstown Fair isthe oldest in Canada.

Come visit the Seaway Valley. You won’t be disappointed.

For more information, contact:

Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism11 Water Street

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Cornwall, ON K6J 1A1Tel: 613-938-4748Toll free: 1-800-937-4748Email: [email protected]: www.cornwalltourism.com

The following is sample of events and attractions in SD&G:

15.2.1 Avonmore FairOrganized by the Roxborough Agricultural Society, this fair features manyactivities including a 4-H calf show, horse show, 3 pitch ball tournament, pettingzoo, baby show, strong man competition, ATV mud bog and much more. The fairalso features entertainment throughout the weekend, displays in the exhibitionhall and a midway all weekend. Takes place in July. See www.avonmorefair.ca formore information.

15.2.2 Glengarry Highland GamesNorth America’s largest performance of massed pipe bands! Thousands make thepilgrimage each year to compete or enjoy piping and drumming, highlanddancing and traditional Scottish events like the caber toss. The tattoo takes placeon Friday evening and the North American Pipe Band Championships takes placeon Saturday. Takes place in August. See www.glengarryhighlandgames.com formore information.

15.2.3 Long Sault RegattaMore than 100 high-powered hydroplane races descend on Long Sault eachSeptember for the annual Long Sault Regatta. Named Race of the Year in 2007,thousands of spectators enjoy the thrills and spills of this exciting motor sport.See www.southstormont.ca for more information.

15.2.4 South Mountain FairNow in its 115th year, the South Mountain Fair is one of the region’s largestagricultural fairs and home of the One Price Admission. The fair features liveentertainment, a greasy pig contest, pony and horse racing, lawn mower racingand a slew of other family-friendly events. See www.southmountainfair.ca formore information.

15.2.5 Upper Canada Village Heritage ParkThis reconstructed pioneer village, circa 1860, provides a full day of activities.Over 40 buildings and numerous characters from the past bring the 1860s to life.Smell the bread baking, watch the blacksmith at work, view a quilting session ortake a ride along the canal on the horse drawn Tow Scow. Visit the Village Store

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which offers handicrafts from the village craftspeople. Upper Canada Village willprovide you with a glimpse of Canada’s heritage you are sure not to forget. Seewww.uppercanadavillage.com for more information.

15.2.6 Williamstown FairCanada’s oldest annual fair features friendly contests, family activities, a midway,antique cars, continuous live entertainment, beach volleyball, highland music anddancing. Friday and Saturday nights are highlighted with Centre Stage bands.Takes place in August. See www.williamstownfair.com for more information.

15.3 CORNWALL AQUATIC CENTRE

The Cornwall Aquatic Centre houses a six lane 25-metre tank, two-storywaterslide, toddler leisure pool and spacious whirlpool.

15.4 HERITAGE BUILDINGS

SD&G has a number of provincially recognized buildings of architectural andhistorical significance, including:

Table 30: Heritage Buildings

Address Municipality Property NameConstructionDate

14 Victoria St,Chesterville North Dundas

Former Winchester TownshipHall 1867

County Rd 30 Northof County Rd 24,Dunvegan North Glengarry

Kenyon Presbyterian Churchand cemetery 1872

1645 County Rd 30,Dunvegan North Glengarry Glengarry Pioneer Museum 18692799 County Rd 30,Kenyon Twp North Glengarry Kenyon Township Hall 18627 Main St N,Alexandria North Glengarry

Former Alexandria post office- OPP station MBS-ORC 1925

27 McDougall St,Alexandria North Glengarry

Alexandria VIA-CN railwaystation 1917

8 Mill Square andMain St, Alexandria North Glengarry

Old mill building - Priest's MillRestaurant and Pub 1848

Carman Rd, Iroquois South Dundas The Carman House 1825County Rd 18,Williamsburg South Dundas

Office used by Dr. Mahlon W.Locke

Dundela South DundasMcIntosh farm where theMcIntosh Red was developed

Highway Two South Dundas

Upper Canada Village andCrysler's Battlefield nationalhistoric site

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Cairn Island, SouthLancaster South Glengarry The Glengarry Cairn 184019730 County Rd 19,Williamstown South Glengarry Bethune-Thompson House 17835227 County Rd 27,Williamstown South Glengarry

Avondbloem - TheMcGillivray House 1821

Highway Two east ofCornwall South Glengarry Ruins of Glengarry House 179219651 John St,Williamstown South Glengarry

Nor'Westers and LoyalistMuseum 1862

King's Rd,St. Raphaels South Glengarry

Bishop Alexander MacdonellHouse - The Roman CatholicCollege of Iona 1808

King's Rd,St. Raphaels South Glengarry

St. Raphael's Roman CatholicChurch ruins 1821

Martintown South GlengarrySt. Andrews United Churchand cemetery 1910

St. Mary St and SouthBranch Rd,Williamstown South Glengarry

St. Mary's Roman Catholicchurch and cemetery 1846

Williamstown South Glengarry

Sir John Johnson House -Williamstown Library andGlengarry Archives 1785

Cornwall Twp South StormontAult Park and Lost VillagesMuseum Complex 1958

County Rd 18 andHighway 138, St.Andrew's West South Stormont

St. Andrew's Roman CatholicChurch, parish house,convent, cemetery

1812 through1860

St. Andrew's West South Stormont Quinn's Store and Hotel 1865Source: Ontario Heritage Properties Database, July 2007

15.5 ACCOMMODATION

SD&G has a hotel or a bed and breakfast to suit every need, from full-scaleconference centre to rural bed and breakfast. For more information, contact:

Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism11 Water StreetCornwall, ON K6J 1A1Tel: 613-938-4748Toll free: 1-800-937-4748Email: [email protected]: www.cornwalltourism.com

Rural Eastern Ontario Triangle Bed & Breakfast AssociationWilliamsburg, ON K0C 2J0Web Site: www.bbontarioeast.caE-Mail: [email protected]

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16 ELECTED OFFICIALS

Guy Lauzon, MPCornwall Office900 Pitt Street, Unit 2BCornwall, ON K6J 3S5Tel: 613-937-3331Fax: 613-937-3251Toll free: 1-888-805-2513Email: [email protected]: www.guylauzon.ca

Pierre Lemieux, MPAlexandria OfficeCity Hall, 2nd FloorAlexandria, ON K0C 1A0Tel: 613-525-4575Toll free: 1-800-990-0490Email: [email protected]: www.pierrelemiux.ca

Jim Brownell, MPPCornwall Office404 Montréal RoadCornwall, ON K6H 1B7Tel: 613-933-6513Fax: 613-933-6449E-Mail: [email protected]: www.jimbrownell.onmpp.ca

Jean-Marc Lalonde, MPPAlexandria Office90 sud, rue Main St. SouthCP PO Box 963Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0Tél./ Tel: (613) 525-4605Téléc./ Fax: (613) 525-3725Email: [email protected]: www.jeanmarclalonde.onmpp.ca

Estella Rose, Warden10834 County Road #43Mountain, ON K0E 1S0Tel: 613-989-5421Email: [email protected]