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Регион | |
Высокогорье Алмагин | |
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Almaguin Highlands | |
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45°48′00″ с. ш. 79°36′00″ з. д.HGЯO | |
Страна | Канада |
Статус | Онтарио |
История и география | |
Площадь | 5236,58 км² |
Часовой пояс | UTC−5:00, летом UTC−4:00 |
Население | |
Население | 23 929 человека (2016) |
Цифровые идентификаторы | |
Телефонный код | +1 705 |
Почтовые индексы | P0A, P0H |
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Регион Высокогорья Алмагин (также просто Алмагин) в Онтарио, Канада, занимает площадь около 5200 км2, что составляет восточную половину округа Парри-Саунд. На Юге он граничит с районом Мускока?!, на Севере — с районом Ниписсинг и озером Ниписсинг, Восточная граница прилегает к границе Алгонкинского провинциального парка, а Западная граничит с округом Парри-Саунд.
По данным переписи населения в 2016 году[англ.], в Алмагине проживает 23 929 жителей, что составляет примерно 56% населения Парри-Саунд[22] Для сравнения, Высокогорье Алмагин имеет бо́льшую численность населения, чем округ Халибуртон[англ.][23], на 5 800 жителей, но охватывает площадь примерно такого же размера.
Высокогорье Алмагин — западное продолжение Высокогорья Алгонкин[англ.] в Центральном Онтарио и часть Канадского щита. Алмагин расположен в экорегионе Восточных смешанных лесов. Высокогорье представляет собой, в основном, смешанные лесные массивы, рельеф холмистый и усеян скалами, перемежающийся сотнями рек и озёр.
Several rivers flow through the region and they include; Amable du Fond River, Magnetawan River, Pickerel River, Restoule River, and South River.
The economy of the Almaguin Highlands is centred on its agricultural base and the businesses that are associated with this sector. There exists a small forestry sector, however, like much of the forestry sector in Ontario, it is in decline. Mining and aggregates form part of the local economy as well. The service industry in the region mainly consists of resorts and lodges that focus on family vacationing and fishing. The local economy depends heavily on and is focused on its tourism sector. Some of the largest employers of Almaguinites are construction contractors, as a result of the expansion of Highway 11 through the region starting in the late 1980s and finishing in 2012.
Municipalities in the region have formed economic development associations to promote, attract, and develop business in the region. These include, among others, the Central Almaguin Economic Development Association[24] and the Almaguin Highlands Economic Development Partnership Committee.[25]
Historically, the entire region was part of the Parry Sound—Muskoka federal electoral district and the Parry Sound—Muskoka provincial riding. With the 1996 readjustments of the federal riding boundaries, and the subsequent pairing of them at the provincial level, Callander (then North Himsworth), the Township of Nipissing, and Powassan (then the Town of Powassan, the Township of South Himsworth, and the Town of Trout Creek) were transferred to the federal riding of Nipissing (now Nipissing—Timiskaming) and provincial riding Nipissing.
Public education is administered by the Near North District School Board through ten elementary schools and one secondary school, while separate Catholic education is administered by the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board through two elementary schools.[26][27]
Family Health Teams are located at health centre's in both Powassan and Burk's Falls, a medical clinic is located in Callander, and a nursing station is located in Loring. There are two ambulance stations, one in Powassan and the other in South River. However, there are no emergency medical facilities in the region. Hospitals in Parry Sound, Huntsville, and North Bay, all of which are located outside of the Almaguin Highlands, are utilized in emergency situations.
The region is served by the Almaguin News, a weekly newspaper published in the Highlands.[41]
The Almaguin Highlands are serviced by an information centre[42] located near Emsdale along Ontario Highway 11 at the south end of the region.
Tourism activities include ATVing, camping, fishing, geocaching, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and other outdoor pursuits. There are numerous beaches located in the Highlands, including those found on Doe Lake, Eagle Lake, Lake Bernard, and Restoule Lake, to name a few. In addition to the beaches, there are many trails that can be found in the Almaguin Highlands, including the historic Nipissing-Rosseau Colonization Road, part of the Forgotten Trails.
The Almaguin Highlands experiences an increase in population during the summer months as a result of cottagers and other outdoor enthusiasts arriving in the region, and many of the businesses in the area are geared toward the tourism industry. In addition to the summer amenities, the winter getaway industry is growing in the Highlands.
There are six museums located in the Highlands: Callander Bay Heritage Museum in Callander;[43] Clark House Museum in Powassan;[44] Commanda Heritage Centre (Commanda General Store) in Commanda (Gurd), Nipissing Township;[45] Emsdale Pioneer Museum in Perry Township; Magnetawan Heritage Centre in Magnetawan;[46] and, Nipissing Township Museum in Nipissing Village.[47]
There are two provincial parks located within the Almaguin Highlands: Mikisew Provincial Park, and Restoule Provincial Park.[48][49] In addition, the Almaguin Highlands acts as a portal to western Algonquin Park at the access points of Kawawaymog (Round) Lake Access; Tim River Access; Magnetawan Lake Access; and Rain Lake Access.
Peter Camani is a retired teacher, Almaguin Highlands Secondary School. He is also an artist and sculptor who has created Midlothian Castle, an unusual residence, castle, and sculpture garden on an old farm near Burk's Falls. His artwork can be found at the Vatican and Buckingham Palace and Midlothian Castle has been featured on several television shows.[50]
Hawksley Workman is a rock singer-songwriter who has garnered critical acclaim for his blend of cabaret pop and glam rock. He was born in Huntsville and attended Almaguin Highlands Secondary School and later moved to Toronto.
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