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Coordinates: 45°20′N 75°15′W / 45.333°N 75.250°W / 45.333; -75.250
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{{About|the Canadian village|the French commune|Limoges}}
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'''Limoges, Ontario''' is a small community in [[Prescott and Russell, Ontario|The United Counties of Prescott and Russell]]. Most of the community is located in [[The Nation, Ontario|the township of The Nation]], although some small areas of it are located in [[Russell, Ontario|the township of Russell]].
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Limoges is north of Exit 79 on [[Trans-Canada Highway 417]]. The village is situated between the towns of [[Casselman, Ontario|Casselman]] and [[Embrun, Ontario|Embrun]].
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'''Limoges, Ontario''' is a growing town located in [[Prescott and Russell, Ontario|The United Counties of Prescott and Russell]] approximately 35 kilometres (22&nbsp;mi) east of [[Ottawa]] and is home to Calypso, Canada's largest water park. The east and north sides of the community are located in [[The Nation, Ontario|the township of The Nation]], while the west side of the community is located in [[Russell, Ontario|the township of Russell]].

==Transportation==
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Limoges is north of Exit 79 on [[Trans-Canada Highway 417]]. The community is situated between the towns of [[Casselman, Ontario|Casselman]] and [[Embrun, Ontario|Embrun]] and close to [[Larose Forest]]. Limoges Road serves as the main road for the village.

==Economy==
Limoges is home to [[Calypso Park]], Canada's largest theme waterpark,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Calypso Waterpark|url=https://ottawatourism.ca/en/see-and-do/calypso-waterpark|access-date=2021-07-31|website=Ottawa Tourism|language=en}}</ref> Limoges Self Storage,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Limoges Self Storage|url=https://limogesselfstorage.ca|website=Limoges Self Storage |language=en}}</ref> Oasis Mini Golf, and Kittawa, a camping site.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kittawa RV Resort {{!}} Ottawa|url=https://summerhillresorts.com/resort/kittawa-rv-resort/|access-date=2021-07-31|website=Summerhill Resorts|language=en-CA}}</ref> The local economy is very limited, with only a few amenities. Most citizens visit nearby Embrun or Casselman for their groceries and larger purchases; the only place in Limoges to buy groceries is a "dépanneur"-style convenience/general store.

==Demographics==
According to the [[2016 Canadian census]], Limoges had a population of 2,048, an increase of 18.9% over its population in 2011.<ref name="census">{{cite web |url=http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=POPC&Code1=1514&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=Limoges&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&TABID=1 |title=Census Profile |publisher=Statistics Canada |work=[[Canada 2016 Census|2016 Census]]}}</ref>


Limoges is home to [[Calypso Park]], Canada’s largest theme waterpark, and Kittawa, a popular camping site.
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Limoges Road]]
*[[Limoges Road]]
*[[The Nation, Ontario]]
*[[The Nation, Ontario]]

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==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:Communities in Prescott and Russell United Counties, Ontario]]
{{Wikivoyage|Limoges (Ontario)}}
* [http://villagelimoges.ca Village Limoges]
* [http://monlimoges.ca Limoges & Forest]

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Latest revision as of 01:02, 23 April 2024

This article is about the Canadian village. For the French commune, see Limoges.

Limoges
Unincorporated place and community
Limoges is located in Canada
Limoges
Limoges
Limoges is located in Ontario
Limoges
Limoges
Coordinates: 45°20′N 75°15′W / 45.333°N 75.250°W / 45.333; -75.250
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
RegionEastern Ontario
TownshipThe Nation, Russell
Area
 • Land1.22 km2 (0.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total2,048
 • Density1,672.8/km2 (4,333/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Forward sortation area
K0A
Area code613
GNBC CodeFBXRS[1]

Limoges, Ontario is a growing town located in The United Counties of Prescott and Russell approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) east of Ottawa and is home to Calypso, Canada's largest water park. The east and north sides of the community are located in the township of The Nation, while the west side of the community is located in the township of Russell.

Transportation

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Limoges is north of Exit 79 on Trans-Canada Highway 417. The community is situated between the towns of Casselman and Embrun and close to Larose Forest. Limoges Road serves as the main road for the village.

Economy

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Limoges is home to Calypso Park, Canada's largest theme waterpark,[2] Limoges Self Storage,[3] Oasis Mini Golf, and Kittawa, a camping site.[4] The local economy is very limited, with only a few amenities. Most citizens visit nearby Embrun or Casselman for their groceries and larger purchases; the only place in Limoges to buy groceries is a "dépanneur"-style convenience/general store.

Demographics

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According to the 2016 Canadian census, Limoges had a population of 2,048, an increase of 18.9% over its population in 2011.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Limoges". Natural Resources Canada. 2017-10-02.
  2. ^ "Calypso Waterpark". Ottawa Tourism. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  3. ^ "Limoges Self Storage". Limoges Self Storage.
  4. ^ "Kittawa RV Resort | Ottawa". Summerhill Resorts. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  5. ^ "Census Profile". 2016 Census. Statistics Canada.
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