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Hanover is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario with a population of about 7,967[2] residents. It is located in southwestern Grey County, bordering on Bruce County, west of Durham and east of Walkerton on Grey/Bruce Road 4. Hanover has a town hall, police department and the Hanover and District Hospital.
Hanover | |
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| Town of Hanover | |
 Downtown Hanover | |
  Hanover  Hanover | |
| Coordinates: 44°09′16″N 81°01′24″W / 44.15444°N 81.02333°W[1] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Grey |
| Settled | 1849 |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sue Paterson |
| • Federal riding | Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound |
| • Prov. riding | Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound |
| Area (2021)[2] | |
| • Land | 9.78 km2 (3.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 270 m (890 ft) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 7,967 |
| • Density | 814.6/km2 (2,110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-04:00 (EDT) |
| Forward sortation area | |
| Area code(s) | 519 and 226 |
| Website | www |
History
editIn 1850, pioneer Abraham Buck and his family established a farm and tavern on the Saugeen River in the region of modern-day Hanover.[4][5] Many settlers, most originally German, arrived in the area; a townsite was laid out by 1855. It was earlier called Buck's Crossing and then Adamstown, but was renamed Hanover. Records from 1867, indicate a gristmill, sawmill and carding mill, a foundry and a cabinet factory. Knechtel Furniture Company had opened around that time; the enterprise had been started in a barn by Daniel Knechtel, who came from Waterloo County. The company expanded over the years, becoming a large employer; it had locations in Southampton and in Walkerton and remained in operation until 1983. Other furniture companies also opened in the 1800s, including Sklar-Peppler. Hanover became an incorporated village in 1899 and a town in 1904.[5]
The railway arrived in about 1880, a benefit to factories who now had a way to ship their goods across Canada. By the 1920s, Hanover was known as the Furniture Capital of the country. The town survived the depression and flourished after the Second World War manufacturing furniture, textiles, flour, processed food and kitchen cabinets. Manufacturing declined seriously between 1970 and 2000.[6]
Important settlers included:
- Christian Hassenjager, the first of many German settlers, who was to suggest the name of Hanover;
- Abraham Z. Gottwals, a missionary with the Evangelical Church;
- Duncan Campbell, who became postmaster;
- Edward Goodeve, who had one of the first stores;
- Henry Proctor Adams, who built the dam and the first mill and drew up plans for the new village;
- Dr. Landerkin, the first doctor;
- Daniel Knechtel, who started a furniture manufacturing company that became one of the largest in Ontario.[6]
Demographics
editIn the 2021 Canadian census conducted by Statistics Canada, Hanover had a population of around 8,000 living in 3,445 of its 3,788 total private dwellings, a change of 3.6% from its 2016 population of 7,688. With a land area of 9.78 km2 (3.78 sq mi), it had a population density of 814.6/km2 (2,109.9/sq mi) in 2021.[2]
Language
editMother tongue:[2]
- English as first language: 94.8%
- French as first language: 0.6%
- English and French as first language: 0.1%
- Other as first language: 4.1%
Ethnicity
edit| Panethnic group | 2021[9] | 2016[10] | 2011[11] | 2006[12] | 2001[13] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | |
| European[a] | 7,245 | 94.95% | 7,065 | 96.38% | 6,890 | 96.91% | 6,820 | 97.99% | 6,510 | 98.19% |
| Indigenous | 140 | 1.83% | 175 | 2.39% | 65 | 0.91% | 10 | 0.14% | 35 | 0.53% |
| African | 90 | 1.18% | 20 | 0.27% | 50 | 0.7% | 15 | 0.22% | 25 | 0.38% |
| South Asian | 55 | 0.72% | 25 | 0.34% | 85 | 1.2% | 45 | 0.65% | 10 | 0.15% |
| East Asian[b] | 35 | 0.46% | 20 | 0.27% | 0 | 0% | 50 | 0.72% | 25 | 0.38% |
| Southeast Asian[c] | 30 | 0.39% | 15 | 0.2% | 0 | 0% | 10 | 0.14% | 0 | 0% |
| Latin American | 15 | 0.2% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 10 | 0.14% | 0 | 0% |
| Middle Eastern[d] | 0 | 0% | 15 | 0.2% | 0 | 0% | 10 | 0.14% | 0 | 0% |
| Other/multiracial[e] | 10 | 0.13% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 35 | 0.53% |
| Total responses | 7,630 | 95.77% | 7,330 | 95.34% | 7,110 | 94.93% | 6,960 | 97.38% | 6,630 | 96.52% |
| Total population | 7,967 | 100% | 7,688 | 100% | 7,490 | 100% | 7,147 | 100% | 6,869 | 100% |
| Note: Totals greater than 100% due to multiple origin responses | ||||||||||
Local schools
editThe first school was privately operated in the home of the teacher, Mrs. Campbell, on the eastern outskirts of the town (Campbell's Corner). When it became overcrowded, classes were held in the Orange Hall.
A new school was opened in 1875, just north of the main street. This structure accommodated both elementary students and those studying the first and second years of secondary. Additions were added to the structure in 1884, 1891,1895, and 1905.
Finally, in 1912, a new six-room school was built on what is the current site of Hanover Heights Community School. James A. Magee, who had become principal of the previous school in 1905, remained principal for 46 years.
The high school was built in 1924, in the southwest corner of the town, on a site known as Bartrap's Field.
Schools in the town are operated by the Bluewater District School Board, with its head office located in Chesley, and the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, headquartered in Hanover.
The Bluewater District School Board[14] operates:
- John Diefenbaker Senior School (G7-12)[15]
- Dawnview Public School (JK-6, French immersion)[16]
- Hanover Heights Community school (JK-6)[17]
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board[18] operates:
- Holy Family Catholic School(JK-)8[19]
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School (G9-12), located in Walkerton[20]
There is also the Montessori Children's House of Hanover, a Montessori preschool,[21] and Saugeen Academy (G7-12),[22] a Waldorf high school.
Economy
editThere are many factories and farms, which are the two major employers of the residents. The annual Hanover Homecoming also provides a yearly boost to the local economy.
West Bros. Furniture Manufacturing
editWest Bros. Furniture is now Hanover's only furniture manufacturer, supplying bedroom, dining room, occasional and accent furniture throughout North America, and to Global Affairs Canada to furnish Canadian Embassy residences worldwide. Beginning in 1992 the West Brothers, a family of Ontario furniture manufacturers created a new company located in Hanover.
Dickies Canada Co.
editDickies Canada Co., formerly Buckeye Industries, originated in 1920 as Peerless Textiles of Toronto. The company expanded its manufacturing base in 1956 by purchasing the existing factory in Hanover. Dickies Canada produces clothing for the work wear industry with traditional matched sets of work shirts and work pants. In addition, the production lines now include jeans and casual wear. Dickies Canada Co. also merchandises a complete outerwear line. Brand names include – Dickies, Kodiak and Terra. A factory outlet has been opened in Hanover. The distribution centre / head office is located in Toronto. Dickies Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Williamson Dickie Manufacturing Co. of Fort Worth, Texas. Dickies Canada employs 140 local people. In December 2009, Dickies announced that it was closing their manufacturing subsidiary in Hanover, but continuing sales from the Hanover outlet.
Electrical Contacts Ltd.
editFounded in 1970, Electrical Contacts Ltd. is a contact material manufacturer, servicing the needs of automobile, appliance and distribution industries. They currently export 80% of their shipments to markets in North America and Asia.
Hanover-Hearth Cabinets
editHanover-Hearth Cabinets (formerly Hanover Kitchens Inc.) was officially founded on June 18, 1952, on the same site of the previously existing two adjacent factories in Hanover. All products were manufactured in the Hanover factories and were sold in Canada, the United States and Japan. Hanover-Hearth Cabinets closed their doors December 21, 2006.
Hanover Racetrack Slots
editOntario's twelfth slots-at-racetrack operation at Hanover Raceway, opened on February 19, 2001. Since opening, the facility has averaged more than 860 patrons daily.
Horizon Poultry
editHorizon Poultry has been located in Hanover since 1969. They employ approximately 750 people at their four locations, Hanover, St. Marys, Ayr and Kitchener. Hanover is the home of their hatchery and breeder farms. A division of J. M. Schneider Inc. and a division of Maple Leaf Foods, their products are distributed throughout Canada and also exported to many countries under the Schneider Foods label.
Leeson Canada
editFounded in 1978 to provide the Canadian marketplace with AC and DC electric motors. Leeson Canada operates its own specialized manufacturing plant in Hanover where they produce unusual multi-speed and high-efficiency motors through 350 HP for customers throughout North America.
New-Life Mills Limited
editNew-Life Mills Limited is a modern automated flour mill. The original mil, Hanover Mill was, in the 1880s, run by the partnership of Horn Brothers (David Stephen and James) who had emigrated from Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland where they, and their father, had run the Allanton Mill. It was constructed over a century ago and had a capacity to stone grind 10 t (9.8 long tons; 11 short tons) of wheat per day. The present day mill, with its two milling units, grinds over 500 t (490 long tons; 550 short tons) of wheat daily. Some of the wheat stocks are grown locally and the balance comes from the Canadian Prairies. Flour from the Hanover mill is shipped to bakers, consumers and makers of cake mixes, pasta and other fast and convenience goods. Products are shipped through the provinces of Ontario and Quebec and various countries around the world. Owned by Parrish & Heimbecker.
Exceldor Foods
editP & H Foods, a division of Parrish & Heimbecker, operated a turkey processing and further processing plant. This facility has been located in Hanover since 1934 and has operated as a turkey processing plant since 1965. Exceldor Foods purchased and operates the facility as of 2014. Exceldor Foods employs 280 plus hourly people and a staff of 25 plus salaried management people. The Hanover Plant processes about 18,000,000 kg (40,000,000 lb) pounds annually and daily volumes embrace about 16,000 turkeys. "Butterball" turkey products are produced at this facility, as well as raw product being supplied to the further processing industry. Exceldor Foods exports frozen whole and part turkeys worldwide.
Telesat Canada
editTelesat operates the largest of its 4,000 earth stations at Allan Park, the nerve centre of its satellite communications network. Located just outside Hanover, this facility employs over 50 staff to provide technical support for its satellites and networks.
Climate
edit| Climate data for Hanover Climate ID: 6113329; coordinates 44°06′59″N 81°00′21″W / 44.11639°N 81.00583°W; elevation: 270.0 m (885.8 ft); 1981–2010 normals | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 14.0 (57.2) |
16.0 (60.8) |
24.0 (75.2) |
30.0 (86.0) |
33.0 (91.4) |
35.0 (95.0) |
36.0 (96.8) |
37.0 (98.6) |
34.0 (93.2) |
28.0 (82.4) |
21.0 (69.8) |
19.0 (66.2) |
37.0 (98.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −2.7 (27.1) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
3.3 (37.9) |
11.4 (52.5) |
18.4 (65.1) |
23.7 (74.7) |
26.1 (79.0) |
24.9 (76.8) |
20.6 (69.1) |
13.5 (56.3) |
6.4 (43.5) |
0.3 (32.5) |
12.1 (53.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −6.8 (19.8) |
−5.9 (21.4) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
5.8 (42.4) |
11.9 (53.4) |
17.2 (63.0) |
19.6 (67.3) |
18.6 (65.5) |
14.6 (58.3) |
8.4 (47.1) |
2.6 (36.7) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
6.7 (44.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −11.0 (12.2) |
−10.6 (12.9) |
−6.8 (19.8) |
0.1 (32.2) |
5.4 (41.7) |
10.6 (51.1) |
13.1 (55.6) |
12.3 (54.1) |
8.6 (47.5) |
3.3 (37.9) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
1.4 (34.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −35.6 (−32.1) |
−40.0 (−40.0) |
−32.5 (−26.5) |
−25.6 (−14.1) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
2.2 (36.0) |
1.5 (34.7) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−8.3 (17.1) |
−22.0 (−7.6) |
−32.5 (−26.5) |
−40.0 (−40.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 109.6 (4.31) |
81.3 (3.20) |
72.0 (2.83) |
73.1 (2.88) |
84.6 (3.33) |
78.3 (3.08) |
83.1 (3.27) |
95.0 (3.74) |
109.1 (4.30) |
89.7 (3.53) |
103.0 (4.06) |
108.4 (4.27) |
1,087.1 (42.80) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 29.1 (1.15) |
30.1 (1.19) |
41.4 (1.63) |
65.9 (2.59) |
84.5 (3.33) |
78.3 (3.08) |
83.1 (3.27) |
95.0 (3.74) |
109.1 (4.30) |
88.2 (3.47) |
74.9 (2.95) |
40.2 (1.58) |
819.7 (32.27) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 82.6 (32.5) |
51.8 (20.4) |
31.5 (12.4) |
7.3 (2.9) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.5 (0.6) |
28.9 (11.4) |
67.9 (26.7) |
271.3 (106.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 18.6 | 15.0 | 13.5 | 13.8 | 13.5 | 12.4 | 10.8 | 12.8 | 14.2 | 16.7 | 16.5 | 17.7 | 175.4 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 5 | 4.8 | 7.2 | 12.7 | 13.5 | 12.4 | 10.8 | 12.8 | 14.2 | 16.5 | 12.6 | 6.5 | 128.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 14.9 | 11.9 | 7.8 | 2.4 | 0.04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.38 | 4.8 | 12.2 | 54.3 |
| Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010[3] | |||||||||||||
Points of interest
editTheatres
editThe Paramount Theatre, located downtown, provides year-round entertainment with the latest movie releases. The Hanover Drive-In Theatre is located at the southeast edge of Hanover and offers summer entertainment for the entire family. Also the Hanover Drive in Theatre is one of only 23 remaining drive-in theatres in Ontario.
Hanover Civic Theatre, located downtown, attached to the Civic Centre and Library, provides live amateur and professional entertainment. The Grey Bruce Singers, Hanover Community Players and Back Porch Event Management make the theatre home. It also hosts recitals from three Hanover dance studios and various other events in its century old building that has been upgraded.
Hanover Public Library
editLocated in the renovated Civic Centre complex in the centre of town, the library has something for everyone, from books to computers, and space to meet, read or study. Internet connected computers and WiFi are available for use by the public. The collection includes a large number of books for all ages, videos on DVD and Blu-ray, magazines and newspapers. Online resources include large collections of free downloadable ebooks, e-audiobooks, and magazines. Audiovisual equipment is available for rent. Library services include quick and in-depth reference; a local history collection including back issues of The Hanover Post (now published as The Post) and censuses of Grey and Bruce counties on microfilm; an online obituary lookup service; pre-school programmes; a shut-in material delivery service; French language books; large print and talking books and CNIB Foundation materials for loan. The library actively participates in the Southern Ontario Library Service giving patrons access to a large selection of audiovisual materials and books through interlibrary loans.
Hanover Town Park
editHanover Town Park and Campground is located on the banks of the Saugeen River and offers 40 fully serviced campsites. Very popular with town residents, the Hanover Park offers large picnic areas, fishing, a wide variety of playground equipment for children of all ages, and a covered picnic pavilion with kitchen facilities. Many community special events are held in the park providing entertainment and much fun for residents and visitors alike. Several smaller parks, playgrounds and baseball diamonds are located throughout the town.
Minor sports
editHanover is home to a Junior C hockey team, the Hanover Barons.
Local media
editThe Hanover Post was the local newspaper, first established in 1880 and operated until 2005 when it was merged with three other regional newspapers to form The Post.[23]
Radio
editHanover has its own community radio station, CFBW-FM 91.3 FM Bluewater Radio which began broadcasting in 2001.
In 1977 [24] and 1978 the CRTC denied a license by Paul A. Webb, representing a company to be incorporated to operate an English language AM radio station in Hanover at 1360 kHz with a power of 10,000 watts day and night. [25] [26]
Notable people
edit- William Brunt, Canadian senator; died in a car accident in July 1962
- Tommy Burns, one-time heavyweight world champion boxer
- Ray Edwards, retired ice hockey winger
- Larry Mercey, country music singer with the Mercey Brothers
- Louie Rankin, Jamaican dancehall artist and actor
- Carl Schaefer, painter and landscape artist
- Daryl Shane, provincial junior champion curler
- Jamie Warren, country music singer
- Eric Winkler, politician who served as Ontario cabinet minister, federal member of parliament, and mayor of Hanover
- Martin Wood, television director specializing in science fiction; best known for his work as a director and producer of the Stargate series
Notes
edit- ^ Statistic includes all persons that did not make up part of a visible minority or an indigenous identity.
- ^ Statistic includes total responses of "Chinese", "Korean", and "Japanese" under visible minority section on census.
- ^ Statistic includes total responses of "Filipino" and "Southeast Asian" under visible minority section on census.
- ^ Statistic includes total responses of "West Asian" and "Arab" under visible minority section on census.
- ^ Statistic includes total responses of "Visible minority, n.i.e." and "Multiple visible minorities" under visible minority section on census.
References
edit- ^ "Hanover". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
- ^ a b c d e f "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population Profile table - Hanover, Town (T): Ontario [Census subdivision]". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ^ a b "Hanover". Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010. Environment and Climate Change Canada. July 14, 2023. Climate ID: 6113329. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ Welch, Deborah. "Hanover (Ont)". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ^ a b "The Founding of Hanover Historical Plaque". ontarioplaques.com. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ a b "Hanover – History & Heritage". hanover.ca. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ a b "Hanover census profile". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 8, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ^ "Hanover census profile". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (October 26, 2022). "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (October 27, 2021). "Census Profile, 2016 Census". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (November 27, 2015). "NHS Profile". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (August 20, 2019). "2006 Community Profiles". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (July 2, 2019). "2001 Community Profiles". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Bluewater District School Board". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ "John Diefenbaker Senior School". jdss.bwdsb.on.ca. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ "Dawnview Public School". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ "Hanover Heights Community School". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ "Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ "Holy Family Catholic School". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ "Sacred Heart Catholic High School". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ "Montessori Children's House of Hanover". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ "Saugeen Academy". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- ^ The Post – History of the paper Archived March 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Sun Media Corporation
- ^ Decision CRTC 77-65
- ^ Decision CRTC 78-258, Denial of an English language AM radio station at Hanover, Ontario CRTC, April 4, 1978, page 5
- ^ 1360 kHz Hanover in the REC Canadian station database