Munster, Ontario
In this article, we will explore Munster, Ontario and its impact on contemporary society. Since the emergence of Munster, Ontario, there has been a significant change in the way people interact with each other and the world around them. Over the years, Munster, Ontario has played a crucial role in various aspects of everyday life, from the way we communicate to the way we consume information. In this sense, it is essential to understand the influence of Munster, Ontario in our current society and reflect on its implications for the future. Over the next few pages, we will examine in detail how Munster, Ontario has transformed the way we live, work and relate, as well as the opportunities and challenges this poses for the modern world.
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Munster | |
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Unincorporated village | |
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  Munster Location in Ottawa  Munster Munster (Southern Ontario) | |
| Coordinates: 45°10′N 75°56′W / 45.167°N 75.933°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| City | Ottawa |
| Government | |
| • City Councillor | David Brown |
| • Member of Parliament | Pierre Poilievre |
| • Member of Provincial Parliament | Goldie Ghamari |
| Area | |
| • Land | 0.67 km2 (0.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[1] | 939 |
| • Density | 1,400.2/km2 (3,627/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Website | munsteronline.ca |
Munster, Ontario (also known as Munster Hamlet) is a large village situated south-west of Stittsville, west of Richmond and north of North Gower. The total population, as of the 2016 Canadian Census was 939, a decrease of 24.4% from the 2011 Canadian Census figure of 1,242.[1]
History
Munster was established as a post office in the Goulbourn Township by 1866; Thomas Tubman served as postmaster.[2]
Munster was home to the Anglican parish church of St. Stephens, which closed in the 1960s.[citation needed] At that time, Munster was a simple cross-roads village of a handful of houses.[citation needed] In the 1970s, a rural suburb, marketed as Munster Hamlet, added about 400 houses to the community. [citation needed]The community was built in four quadrants. The church was then re-opened as the Munster branch of the Ottawa Public Library.[citation needed]
Since 1 January 2001, it has been a part of the City of Ottawa. This was part of a massive amalgamation, resulting in the various municipalities within the former Regional Municipality of Ottawa–Carleton combining to form the larger city that exists today.[citation needed]
After the amalgamation into the City of Ottawa, some in Munster, as a rural suburb of the city, remain opposed to the amalgamation - refer to Carleton County, Ontario for more information.[citation needed]
Geography
Munster has a restaurant,[3] United Church, Loyal Orange Lodge # 917 (warrant issued in 1875), Ladies Orange Benevolent Association # 164,[citation needed] Apprentice Boys of Derry - No Surrender Club - Ottawa Branch[citation needed] and is the site of Saunders Farm, which has outdoor mazes and a Halloween theme park.[citation needed]
Munster is named after the province of Munster, in Ireland.[citation needed]
Public high school students in this area go to South Carleton High School in Richmond and middle school students go to Goulbourn Middle School.[citation needed] The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board used to run an elementary school named Munster Elementary School which closed in 2015.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c "Census Profile, 2016 Census Munster, Retired population centre [Designated place]". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
- ^ Ottawa City and counties of Carleton and Russell Directory, 1866-7
- ^ Danbys Bar & Grill, Munster
External links
- Munster Hamlet Community Association, current events and information