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{{Use Canadian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Douro-Dummer
| name = Douro-Dummer
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| government_type = Township
| government_type = Township
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = J. Murray Jones
| leader_name = Heather Watson
| leader_title1 = Federal riding
| leader_title1 = Federal riding
| leader_name1 = [[Peterborough—Kawartha]]
| leader_name1 = [[Peterborough—Kawartha]]
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| area_water_km2 =
| area_footnotes = <ref name="census2016"/>
| area_footnotes = <ref name="census2016"/>
| population_as_of = 2016
| population_as_of = 2021
| population_footnotes = <ref name="census2016">{{cite web |title=Census Profile, 2016 Census: Douro-Dummer, Township |url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3515023&Geo2=PR&Code2=01&SearchText=douro&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&TABID=1&type=0 |publisher=Statistics Canada |access-date=June 30, 2019}}</ref>
| population_footnotes = <ref name="census2016">{{cite web |title=Census Profile, 2016 Census: Douro-Dummer, Township |date = 8 February 2017|url=https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3515023&Geo2=PR&Code2=01&SearchText=douro&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&TABID=1&type=0 |publisher=Statistics Canada |access-date=June 30, 2019}}</ref>
| population_total = 6709
| population_total = 7632
| population_density_km2 = 14.6
| population_density_km2 = 14.6
| timezone = [[Eastern Time Zone|EST]]
| timezone = [[Eastern Time Zone|EST]]
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| utc_offset_DST = -4
| postal_code_type = Postal Codes
| postal_code_type = Postal Codes
| postal_code = K0L 1S0, K0L 2C0, K0L 3A0 & K0L 3G0
| postal_code = K0L 2C0, K0L 3A0 & K0L 3G0
| area_code = [[Area code 705|705]]
| area_code = [[Area code 705|705]], [[Area code 249|249]]
| elevation_footnotes =
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[[File:Warsaw Caves, Ontario.jpg|thumb|Warsaw Caves, Ontario]]
[[File:Warsaw Caves, Ontario.jpg|thumb|upright|Warsaw Caves, Ontario]]


'''Douro-Dummer''' is a [[township (Canada)|township]] in central-eastern [[Ontario]], Canada, in [[Peterborough County]] along the [[Trent-Severn Waterway]]. It was formed on January 1, 1998, through the amalgamation of Douro and Dummer Townships.
'''Douro-Dummer''' is a [[township (Canada)|township]] in central-eastern [[Ontario]], Canada, in [[Peterborough County]] along the [[Trent-Severn Waterway]]. It was formed on January 1, 1998, through the amalgamation of Douro and Dummer Townships.
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The township is the site of [[drumlin]]s known as the ''Drumlins of Douro'', and home of the [[Warsaw Caves]] (near the community of Warsaw).
The township is the site of [[drumlin]]s known as the ''Drumlins of Douro'', and home of the [[Warsaw Caves]] (near the community of Warsaw).


Douro's general store was run by the same family since 1896, Patrick George Towns after moving the store opened in his hometown Peterborough in 1892; however, it closed its doors for the last time in Sunday, September 4, 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/general-store-near-peterborough-closes-its-doors-after-124-years/article31707835/|title=General store near Peterborough closes its doors after 124 years|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=2017-05-29|language=en-ca}}</ref> Reopened as Towns and Leahy Merchantile and Deli in 2017 but destroyed by a fire in 2018.<ref>https://www.mykawartha.com/news-story/9150802-it-s-been-a-year-since-fire-stole-a-piece-of-douro-with-destruction-of-p-g-towns-and-sons-general-store/l</ref>
Douro's general store was run by the same family since 1896, Patrick George Towns after moving the store opened in his hometown Peterborough in 1892; however, it closed its doors for the last time in Sunday, September 4, 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/general-store-near-peterborough-closes-its-doors-after-124-years/article31707835/|title=General store near Peterborough closes its doors after 124 years|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=2017-05-29|language=en-ca}}</ref> It was reopened as Towns and Leahy Merchantile and Deli in 2017, but it was destroyed by a fire in 2018.<ref>https://www.mykawartha.com/news-story/9150802-it-s-been-a-year-since-fire-stole-a-piece-of-douro-with-destruction-of-p-g-towns-and-sons-general-store/l {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>


== Local government ==
== Local government ==
Douro-Dummer is governed by a mayor, deputy-mayor and three councillors. As of the 2018 election, the elected council members are:
Douro-Dummer is governed by a mayor, deputy-mayor and three councillors. As of the 2022 election, the elected council members are:


'''Mayor''': J. Murray Jones
'''Mayor''': Heather Watson


'''Deputy Mayor''': Karl Moher
'''Deputy Mayor''': Harold Nelson


'''Councillor at Large''': Thomas G. Watt
'''Councillor at Large''': Thomas G. Watt


'''Councillors''':
'''Councillors''':


* Ward 1: [https://heatherwatson.me/ Heather Watson]
* Ward 1: Ray Johnston
* Ward 2: Shelagh Landsmann
* Ward 2: Adam Vervoort


==Communities==
==Communities==
The township comprises the communities of:
The township comprises the communities of Centre Dummer, Clarina, Cottesloe, Crowes Landing, Donwood, Douro, Five Corners, Galesburg, Gilchrist Bay, Guerin, Hall's Glen, Juniper Island, McCrackens Landing, South Beach, South Dummer, Warsaw, and Young's Point.


* Centre Dummer
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==Demographics==
* Clarina
* Cottesloe
* Crowe's Landing
* Donwood
* Douro
* Five Corners - referring to convergence of Douro Seventh Line, Nassau Road and Peterborough County Road 4
* Galesburg - south of Clear Lake
* Guerin - along Indian River
* Hall's Glen
* parts of [[Stony Lake (Ontario)|Stony Lake]], including McCracken's Landing and Juniper Island
* South Beach
* South Dummer
* Warsaw - south end of Quarry Lake and seat of municipal government
* Young's Point

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== Demographics ==
In the [[2021 Canadian census|2021 Census of Population]] conducted by [[Statistics Canada]], Douro-Dummer had a population of {{val|7632|fmt=commas}} living in {{val|2925|fmt=commas}} of its {{val|3601|fmt=commas}} total private dwellings, a change of {{percentage|{{#expr:7632-6709}}|6709|1}} from its 2016 population of {{val|6709|fmt=commas}}. With a land area of {{convert|459.46|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, it had a population density of {{Pop density|7632|459.46|km2|sqmi|prec=1}} in 2021.<ref name=2021census>{{cite web | url=https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000203&geocode=A000235 | title=Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario | publisher=[[Statistics Canada]] | date=February 9, 2022 | accessdate=April 2, 2022}}</ref>
{{Canada census
{{Canada census
|location = Douro-Dummer
|2021_population=7,632 | 2021_pop_delta=+13.8 | 2021_land_area=459.46 | 2021_pop_density=16.6
|2021_median_age=48.4 | 2021_median_age_m=48.0 | 2021_median_age_f=48.8
|2021_total_pvt_dwell=3,601 |2021_occ_pvt_dwell=2,925 |2021_mean_hh_income=96,000
|2021_geocode=2021A00053515023 | 2021_access_date=2023-10-19
|2016_population=6,709 | 2016_pop_delta=-1.4 | 2016_land_area=458.95 | 2016_pop_density=14.6
|2016_population=6,709 | 2016_pop_delta=-1.4 | 2016_land_area=458.95 | 2016_pop_density=14.6
|2016_median_age=45.5 | 2016_median_age_m=45.3 | 2016_median_age_f=45.7
|2016_median_age=45.5 | 2016_median_age_m=45.3 | 2016_median_age_f=45.7
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}}
}}


Mother tongue:<ref name="cp2006"/>
* English as first language: 93.6%
* French as first language: 0.8%
* English and French as first language: 0.1%
* Other as first language: 5.5%
{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
|title = Douro-Dummer historical populations
|title = Douro-Dummer historical populations
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|[[Canada 2016 Census|2016]]| 6709
|[[Canada 2016 Census|2016]]| 6709
}}
}}
Population prior to amalgamation (1998):
* Population in 1996: 6,724
** Douro (township): 3,671
** Dummer (township): 3,053
* Population in 1991:
** Douro (township): 3,523
** Dummer (township): 2,746


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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*[[Ronnie Hawkins]], American-born Canadian musician, Rockabilly Legend (resident 1970-2017)
*[http://www.triplecboxing.ca/cody-crowley/ Cody "The Crippler" Crowley], boxer
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*"Rompin" [[Ronnie Hawkins]], Musician, Rockabilly Legend (resident)
*[[Leahy]], Canadian folk rock band (family homestead)
*[[Leahy]], Canadian folk rock band (family homestead)
*[[Susanna Moodie]], Pioneer, Canadian writer and newspaper editor (former resident)
*[[Susanna Moodie]] 1803-1885, Pioneer, English-born Canadian writer and newspaper editor (former resident 1832-1840)
*[[Catharine Parr Traill]], Pioneer, Canadian writer, naturalist (sister of [[Susanna Moodie]])
*[[Catharine Parr Traill]] 1802-1899, Pioneer, English-born Canadian writer, naturalist and sister of [[Susanna Moodie]] (former resident 1832-1840)
*Doris Brick, first female Warden of Peterborough County (former resident)


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&SearchText=Douro%2DDummer&DGUIDlist=2021A00053515023&GENDERlist=1,2,3&STATISTIClist=1&HEADERlist=0


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.dourodummer.on.ca/ Township of Douro-Dummer]
*{{official website|http://www.dourodummer.on.ca}}


{{Geographic location
{{Geographic location

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Douro-Dummer
Township (lower-tier)
Township of Douro-Dummer
Crowes Landing on Stoney Lake
Crowes Landing on Stoney Lake
Douro-Dummer is located in Peterborough County
Douro-Dummer
Douro-Dummer
Douro-Dummer is located in Southern Ontario
Douro-Dummer
Douro-Dummer
Coordinates: 44°27′N 78°06′W / 44.450°N 78.100°W / 44.450; -78.100
Country Canada
Province Ontario
CountyPeterborough
FormedJanuary 1, 1998
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • MayorHeather Watson
 • Federal ridingPeterborough—Kawartha
 • Prov. ridingPeterborough—Kawartha
Area
[1]
 • Land458.95 km2 (177.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
7,632
 • Density14.6/km2 (38/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal Codes
K0L 2C0, K0L 3A0 & K0L 3G0
Area code(s)705, 249
Websitewww.dourodummer.on.ca
Warsaw Caves, Ontario

Douro-Dummer is a township in central-eastern Ontario, Canada, in Peterborough County along the Trent-Severn Waterway. It was formed on January 1, 1998, through the amalgamation of Douro and Dummer Townships.

The township is the site of drumlins known as the Drumlins of Douro, and home of the Warsaw Caves (near the community of Warsaw).

Douro's general store was run by the same family since 1896, Patrick George Towns after moving the store opened in his hometown Peterborough in 1892; however, it closed its doors for the last time in Sunday, September 4, 2016.[2] It was reopened as Towns and Leahy Merchantile and Deli in 2017, but it was destroyed by a fire in 2018.[3]

Local government

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Douro-Dummer is governed by a mayor, deputy-mayor and three councillors. As of the 2022 election, the elected council members are:

Mayor: Heather Watson

Deputy Mayor: Harold Nelson

Councillor at Large: Thomas G. Watt

Councillors:

  • Ward 1: Ray Johnston
  • Ward 2: Adam Vervoort

Communities

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The township comprises the communities of:

  • Centre Dummer
  • Clarina
  • Cottesloe
  • Crowe's Landing
  • Donwood
  • Douro
  • Five Corners - referring to convergence of Douro Seventh Line, Nassau Road and Peterborough County Road 4
  • Galesburg - south of Clear Lake
  • Guerin - along Indian River
  • Hall's Glen
  • parts of Stony Lake, including McCracken's Landing and Juniper Island
  • South Beach
  • South Dummer
  • Warsaw - south end of Quarry Lake and seat of municipal government
  • Young's Point

Demographics

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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Douro-Dummer had a population of 7,632 living in 2,925 of its 3,601 total private dwellings, a change of 13.8% from its 2016 population of 6,709. With a land area of 459.46 km2 (177.40 sq mi), it had a population density of 16.6/km2 (43.0/sq mi) in 2021.[4]

Canada census – Douro-Dummer community profile
202120162011
Population7,632 (+13.8% from 2016)6,709 (-1.4% from 2011)6,805 (-2.1% from 2006)
Land area459.46 km2 (177.40 sq mi)458.95 km2 (177.20 sq mi)458.98 km2 (177.21 sq mi)
Population density16.6/km2 (43/sq mi)14.6/km2 (38/sq mi)14.8/km2 (38/sq mi)
Median age48.4 (M: 48.0, F: 48.8)45.5 (M: 45.3, F: 45.7)
Private dwellings3,601 (total)  2,925 (occupied)3,434 (total)  3,110 (total) 
Median household income$96,000$80,352
References: 2021[5] 2016[6] 2011[7] earlier[8][9]
Douro-Dummer historical populations
YearPop.±%
19966,724—    
20016,652−1.1%
20066,954+4.5%
20116,805−2.1%
20166,709−1.4%
[10][7][1]

Notable people

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  • Ronnie Hawkins, American-born Canadian musician, Rockabilly Legend (resident 1970-2017)
  • Leahy, Canadian folk rock band (family homestead)
  • Susanna Moodie 1803-1885, Pioneer, English-born Canadian writer and newspaper editor (former resident 1832-1840)
  • Catharine Parr Traill 1802-1899, Pioneer, English-born Canadian writer, naturalist and sister of Susanna Moodie (former resident 1832-1840)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census: Douro-Dummer, Township". Statistics Canada. 8 February 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  2. ^ "General store near Peterborough closes its doors after 124 years". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2017-05-29.
  3. ^ https://www.mykawartha.com/news-story/9150802-it-s-been-a-year-since-fire-stole-a-piece-of-douro-with-destruction-of-p-g-towns-and-sons-general-store/l [dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  5. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  6. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
  7. ^ a b "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
  8. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  9. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  10. ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006

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