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'''Trenton, Ontario''' (] population 19,374) is a community on the ]. It is the main population centre in the municipality of ], ], ].
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Trenton is situated on the Bay of Quinte and is the starting point for the ] which continues northwest to ] and eventually ] on ]. '''Trenton''' (2001 population 16,770<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/english/profil01/CP01/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3512012&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=trenton&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=|title = 2001 Community Profiles}}</ref>) is a large community in ] in the municipality of ], ], Canada. Located on the ], it is the starting point for the ], which continues northwest to ] and eventually ] on ].


==History== ==History==
The Trent River was known to the Mississauga as Sangichiwigewonk, or 'fast flowing.' It was named after the ] in England. The Trenton area is part of the traditional area of the ] and other Indigenous First Nations. The first known expedition by Europeans in the area was one by French explorer ], which followed the Trent passing through Trenton in 1615. The Trent River is known to the Mississauga as ''Sangichiwigewonk'', or 'fast flowing.' Settlers gave it the name 'Trent', after the ] in England.


French explorer ] followed the Trent Severn passing through Trenton in ]. The area around the mouth of the Trent River was first settled by Europeans in the 1780s. Assorted settlements and town plots in the area went under a number of names, until the Village of Trenton was incorporated in 1853. Trenton grew thanks to its port location and area lumber industry. During the ], the town was home to a a major munitions plant owned by the British Chemical Company. This facility was destroyed in a major explosion in 1918. The area around the mouth of the Trent River was first settled by Europeans in the 1780s, after the area was ceded to the British in 1783 as part of the ]. ] first settled in Trenton in 1792. First named Trent Port, it was renamed Trent Town and later became Trenton. Assorted settlements and town plots in the area went under a number of names until the Village of Trenton was incorporated in 1853. Trenton grew thanks to its port location and the area's lumber industry. During the ], the town was home to a major munitions plant owned by the British Chemical Company. This facility was built in 1915 to manufacture artillery, rifle, and small arms ammunition. Three weeks before the Armistice, an explosion levelled the plant. Remains of the old plant can still be found today.


Trenton was also an important film production centre. In ], a film studio was built in the town and a number of productions were filmed there. In ], the Trenton Film Plant was purchased by the Ontario government to house the studio and laboratory of the Ontario Motion Picture Bureau. The advent of ] and 16mm film made the equipment at the film plant obsolete and the facility closed in ]. Trenton was also an important film production centre. In 1917, a film studio was built in the town and a number of productions were filmed there.<ref name=film> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508153846/http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/the-history-of-film-in-canada/|date=2017-05-08}}. '']''.</ref> In 1923, the Trenton Film Plant was purchased by the Ontario government to house the studio and laboratory of the Ontario Motion Picture Bureau.<ref name=film/> The advent of ] and 16mm film made the equipment at the film plant obsolete and the facility closed in 1934.<ref name=film/>


The construction of a ], a major ] base just east of Trenton started in ] and continued through the 1930s. This provided a major economic boost to the area through the ], the ] and after. The construction of a ], a major ] base just east of Trenton, started in 1929 and continued through the 1930s. This provided a major economic boost to the area through the ], the ] and later.


Trenton was incorporated as a city in ]. On January 1st, 1998, Trenton was amalgamated with the Village of ] and the Townships of ] and ] to form Quinte West. Home to nearly half the population of Quinte West, Trenton is the largest community within the municipality. Trenton was incorporated as a city in 1980. On January 1, 1998, Trenton was amalgamated with the Village of ] and the Townships of Murray and ] to form Quinte West. Home to nearly half the population of Quinte West, Trenton is the largest community within the municipality, and is one of Ontario's largest unincorporated settlements.


==Economy== ==Economy==
], located on the east side of the town, is an important facility for ]'s transport and search and rescue operations, and is Trenton's main employer. The base is currently being renovated to include a new air traffic control tower and parking for the new ] aircraft deployed there. ], located on the east side of the town, is an important facility for the Royal Canadian Air Force's transport and search and rescue operations, and is Trenton's main employer.


Other large employers include Trenton Cold Storage,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trencold.com/ |title=Easy to do Business with, Coast to Coast |publisher=Trenton Cold Storage |access-date=28 January 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129080622/http://www.trencold.com/ |archive-date=29 January 2018 }}</ref> ], Kruger, Mapco, Citipack, Jobsters, ] Thermal Controls, ], ElectroCables, Domtech, Global Med Inc., Mckesson Canada and DECA Cables.
Other large employers include Quaker Oats, Norampac, TeleTech, Nestlé, Tyco Thermal Controls and Wal Mart.


Tourism also plays an important role in the economy, given Trenton's location as the southern entry point for the Trent-Severn waterway. Tourism also plays an important role in the economy, given Trenton's location as the southern entry point for the Trent–Severn Waterway.

From 1917 to 1920, The Parker Bros. Textile Mill was a movie studio, which dubbed Trenton "Hollywood North".<ref name=film/>


==Transportation== ==Transportation==
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] crosses the Trent River on the north side of the town. Hastings County Road 2 (formerly ]) is the main east-west route through town leading towards ] in the west and to ] in the east.
] crosses the Trent River on the north side of the town. Hastings County Road 2 (formerly ]) is the main east–west route through town, leading towards ] in the west and to ] in the east. The main north–south route is Hastings County Road 33 (formerly ]), leading towards ] to the south and ] to the north.


] and ] main railway lines (Toronto – ]/]) pass through the city. ] offers limited passenger service to Trenton Junction station. ] and ] main railway lines (Toronto – ]/]) pass through the city. ] offers limited passenger service to and from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal via Kingston to ].


Trenton Airport is co-located with ] on the east side of town. Trenton Airport is co-located with CFB Trenton on the east side of town.


Trenton is the starting point for the ] and two locks (Lock 1 and Lock 2) are located in the community. Trenton is the starting point for the ] and two locks (Lock 1 and Lock 2) are located in the community.<ref name=angus>Angus, James T. ''A Respectable Ditch: A History of the Trent-Severn Waterway 1833–1920''. McGill-Queens University Press, Montreal and Kingston, 1988.</ref>


Trenton also has a local public transit system, run by Quinte Access. It runs an hourly schedule Monday to Friday and limited service on Saturday (no Sunday Service, check for holidays) with Chevrolet Arboc specialized buses with ramps for wheelchairs. Several private firms also provide dispatched taxi services.
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Trenton is located on the Lake Ontario ]. Surrounding Trenton, there are numerous conservation areas, campsites, picnic grounds, and marinas. The area boasts nine golf courses, 3 ] ], numerous ] fields, many kilometres of ], a ], ] rinks, ] diamonds, amongst many other recreational activities. Trenton also serves as a gateway to Prince Edward County, located just to the south of the Bay of Quinte. This area is becoming increasingly well known for its many vineyards, excellent camping, beaches and boating.
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==Recreation and culture==
Trenton is the site of the RCAF Memorial Museum which is the home of an original Canadian ] Bomber, the 75th RCAF time capsule, as well as many other interesting aircraft and historical information.
Trenton is located on the Lake Ontario ]. Surrounding Trenton, there are numerous conservation areas, a YMCA, campsites, picnic grounds, and marinas. The area has nine golf courses, three ] ], numerous ] fields, ], many kilometres of ], a ], ] rinks and ] diamonds, amongst many other recreational activities. Trenton also serves as a gateway to ], south of the Bay of Quinte. This area is becoming increasingly well known for its vineyards, camping, beaches and boating.


The city is home to the ] a junior hockey team that plays in the ].
Every summer CFB Trenton also is home to hundreds of ] who attend 2 week Familiarization Courses, 3 week Introductory Specialty Courses, and 6 week Advanced Specialty Courses, and has special staff positions for more senior cadets. These summer courses introduce the cadets to a military learning environment that promotes discipline, teamwork, and fun. Most camps here also go on trips to the airport, the Air Museum, and other relevant places.


Trenton is the site of the ]. It features an original RAF ] Bomber, the 75th RCAF time capsule, a Lockheed CC-130E Hercules, and many other aircraft and exhibits. The museum is presently restoring an Avro Lancaster bomber.
Trenton is a hot spot for sport fishing. Popular freshwater fish in the Bay of Quinte and the Trent River include walleye (pickerel), bass, pike, perch, and mudcat. During particular times of the year, salmon and rainbow trout can be caught in the Trent River and in cold water streams in the area. Each year in May, the Kiwanis Club of Trenton holds the Annual Live Release Fishing Derby attracting thousands of sport fishermen from around North America with major prizes for tagged fish and heaviest weighed walleye and Northern pike.


Every summer CFB Trenton also is home to over one thousand ] who attend two-week Familiarization Courses, three-week Introductory Specialty Courses, and six-week Advanced Specialty Courses, and has special staff positions for more senior cadets. These summer courses introduce the cadets to a military learning environment. Most camps here also go on trips to the airport, the Air Museum, and other relevant places.
In 1990, Canadian poet ] published his only novel "A Splinter In The Heart". It takes place entirely in Trenton and provides a nice historical look of the town. It mentions many of the landmarks in the city (Mount Pelion, The Bridges, Trent River, etc.) and documents the period of the town directly before and after the huge dynamite factory explosion of 1918.


Trenton is a hot spot for sport fishing. Popular freshwater fish in the Bay of Quinte and the Trent River include walleye (pickerel), bass, pike, perch, and mudcat. During particular times of the year, salmon and rainbow trout can be caught in the Trent River and in cold-water streams in the area. Each year in May, the Kiwanis Club of Trenton holds the Annual Live Release Fishing Derby, attracting thousands of sport fishermen from around North America with major prizes for tagged fish and heaviest weighed walleye and Northern pike.
==Famous People==
*], hockey player
*], sports anchor for ] in Vancouver
*], former NHL Goalie and hockey announcer.
*], hockey player
*], 1988 ] ] silver medalist
*], hockey player


In 1990, Canadian poet ] (who received the Order of Canada and the Governor General's award) published his only novel ''A Splinter In The Heart''. It takes place entirely in Trenton and provides a historical look at the town. It mentions many of the landmarks in the city (Mount Pelion, The Bridges, Trent River, etc.) and documents the period of the town directly before and after the huge munitions plant explosion of 1918. Purdy also wrote a poem entitled "At the Quinte Hotel" about the strip club in Trenton called The Sherwood Forest Inn.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timberhouse.net/recreation/culture-around-here/quinte-hotel/ |title=Al Purdy and the Quinte Hotel &#124; Timber House Country Inn &#124; Brighton Ontario &#124; Northumberland County |access-date=2012-01-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110413190728/http://timberhouse.net/recreation/culture-around-here/quinte-hotel/ |archive-date=2011-04-13 }}</ref>
==External links==
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Another thing that Trenton is known for is its great swimming, fishing and boating. In addition it is known for being the capital of walleye fishing.
==References==
* Rayburn, Alan. ''Place Names of Ontario. '' Toronto : University of Toronto Press, 1997. ISBN 0-8020-7207-0.
* retrieved ]


==Education==
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The public school system is served by the ], and the separate school system is served by the ] as well as one school in the area that is part of the neighbouring school board, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kprschools.ca/en.html |title=Home page |publisher=Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board |access-date=28 January 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224080936/http://kprschools.ca/en.html |archive-date=24 February 2018 }}</ref>

There is also the French public school boards: ] and ].

==Notable people==
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* ] (1964-2023), actor and writer
* ] (1930–2013), journalist and the former host of the CBC Television program '']''.
* ] (born 1955), former ] player.
* ] (1862–1951), survivor of the ], author, journalist.
* ], editor-in-chief, '']''.
* ] (1820–1870), after whom Nevada's ] was named.
* ] (1952–2019), former professional hockey player for the ].
* ] (born 1951), former National Hockey League goalie and hockey announcer.
* ] (1898–1986), ] (1955–1958).
* ] (born 1964), former National Hockey League hockey player.
* ] (born 1977), member of Canada's gold medal women's hockey team at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
* ] (born 1984), a writer, producer, and filmmaker.
* ] (born 1965), 1988 ] ] silver medalist.
* ], a ] woman imprisoned in ].
* ] (1918–2000), C.M., O.Ont., one of Canada's most renowned writers.
* ] (born 1982), 2008 ] ].
* ] (born 1963), former National Hockey League player.
* ] (born 1959), neuroscientist, the 11th and current president of ]
* ], retired ice hockey defenceman
* ] (1953–2013), documentary filmmaker.
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==Notes==
{{Reflist}}
* Rayburn, Alan. ''Place Names of Ontario. ''Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1997. {{ISBN|0-8020-7207-0}}.
* retrieved 2007-10-30

==See also==
{{Portal|Ontario}}
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==External links==
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{{Wikivoyage|Trenton (Ontario)}}
* {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19981201203800/http://city.quintewest.on.ca/ |date=December 1, 1998 }}
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* {{Cite NIE|short=x|wstitle=Trenton (Ontario)|display=Trenton. A town and port of entry of Hastings County, Ontario}}
* Memories of Good Times : A Pictorial History of the Lives and Activities of the People of Trenton Over the Past Century (Trent Port Historical Society, 1982) https://cdm22007.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p22007coll8/id/302870/rec/9
* Trenton Downtown Business Improvement Area http://www.downtowntrenton.ca/en/index.asp


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Trenton is located in Southern OntarioTrentonTrentonLocation of Trenton in Ontario
Coordinates: 44°06′00″N 77°34′50″W / 44.10000°N 77.58056°W / 44.10000; -77.58056
Country Canada
Province Ontario
CountyHastings
CityQuinte West
Settled1784
Incorporated1853 (village)
Incorporated1880 (town)
Incorporated1980 (city)
AmalgamatedJanuary 1, 1998
Government
 • MayorMitch Lisle
Population
 • Total21,972
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal Code FSAK8V
Area code613
Websitewww.quintewest.ca

Trenton (2001 population 16,770) is a large community in Central Ontario in the municipality of Quinte West, Ontario, Canada. Located on the Bay of Quinte, it is the starting point for the Trent-Severn Waterway, which continues northwest to Peterborough and eventually Port Severn on Georgian Bay.

History

The Trenton area is part of the traditional area of the Mississauga and other Indigenous First Nations. The first known expedition by Europeans in the area was one by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, which followed the Trent passing through Trenton in 1615. The Trent River is known to the Mississauga as Sangichiwigewonk, or 'fast flowing.' Settlers gave it the name 'Trent', after the River Trent in England.

The area around the mouth of the Trent River was first settled by Europeans in the 1780s, after the area was ceded to the British in 1783 as part of the Crawford Purchase. United Empire Loyalists first settled in Trenton in 1792. First named Trent Port, it was renamed Trent Town and later became Trenton. Assorted settlements and town plots in the area went under a number of names until the Village of Trenton was incorporated in 1853. Trenton grew thanks to its port location and the area's lumber industry. During the First World War, the town was home to a major munitions plant owned by the British Chemical Company. This facility was built in 1915 to manufacture artillery, rifle, and small arms ammunition. Three weeks before the Armistice, an explosion levelled the plant. Remains of the old plant can still be found today.

Trenton was also an important film production centre. In 1917, a film studio was built in the town and a number of productions were filmed there. In 1923, the Trenton Film Plant was purchased by the Ontario government to house the studio and laboratory of the Ontario Motion Picture Bureau. The advent of talkies and 16mm film made the equipment at the film plant obsolete and the facility closed in 1934.

The construction of a RCAF Station Trenton, a major Royal Canadian Air Force base just east of Trenton, started in 1929 and continued through the 1930s. This provided a major economic boost to the area through the Great Depression, the Second World War and later.

Trenton was incorporated as a city in 1980. On January 1, 1998, Trenton was amalgamated with the Village of Frankford and the Townships of Murray and Sidney to form Quinte West. Home to nearly half the population of Quinte West, Trenton is the largest community within the municipality, and is one of Ontario's largest unincorporated settlements.

Economy

Canadian Forces Base Trenton/8 Wing, located on the east side of the town, is an important facility for the Royal Canadian Air Force's transport and search and rescue operations, and is Trenton's main employer.

Other large employers include Trenton Cold Storage, Norampac, Kruger, Mapco, Citipack, Jobsters, Pentair Thermal Controls, Nestlé, ElectroCables, Domtech, Global Med Inc., Mckesson Canada and DECA Cables.

Tourism also plays an important role in the economy, given Trenton's location as the southern entry point for the Trent–Severn Waterway.

From 1917 to 1920, The Parker Bros. Textile Mill was a movie studio, which dubbed Trenton "Hollywood North".

Transportation

Lock One on the Trent-Severn Waterway at Trenton

Highway 401 crosses the Trent River on the north side of the town. Hastings County Road 2 (formerly Ontario Highway 2) is the main east–west route through town, leading towards Brighton in the west and to Belleville in the east. The main north–south route is Hastings County Road 33 (formerly Ontario Highway 33), leading towards Picton to the south and Stirling to the north.

Canadian Pacific and Canadian National main railway lines (Toronto – Ottawa/Montreal) pass through the city. Via Rail offers limited passenger service to and from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal via Kingston to Trenton Junction station.

Trenton Airport is co-located with CFB Trenton on the east side of town.

Trenton is the starting point for the Trent–Severn Waterway and two locks (Lock 1 and Lock 2) are located in the community.

Trenton also has a local public transit system, run by Quinte Access. It runs an hourly schedule Monday to Friday and limited service on Saturday (no Sunday Service, check for holidays) with Chevrolet Arboc specialized buses with ramps for wheelchairs. Several private firms also provide dispatched taxi services.

Climate

Climate data for Trenton
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high humidex 17.4 14.1 27.9 32.5 42.3 43.5 44.4 49.3 43.5 33.9 26.4 18.5 49.3
Record high °C (°F) 14.5
(58.1) 		13.5
(56.3) 		25.4
(77.7) 		29.6
(85.3) 		33.3
(91.9) 		35.6
(96.1) 		38.9
(102.0) 		36.1
(97.0) 		35.0
(95.0) 		25.6
(78.1) 		22.8
(73.0) 		16.2
(61.2) 		38.9
(102.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −2.6
(27.3) 		−1.4
(29.5) 		3.9
(39.0) 		11.3
(52.3) 		18.4
(65.1) 		23.2
(73.8) 		26.1
(79.0) 		25.0
(77.0) 		20.2
(68.4) 		13.5
(56.3) 		6.8
(44.2) 		0.5
(32.9) 		12.1
(53.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) −7.5
(18.5) 		−6.3
(20.7) 		−1.0
(30.2) 		6.1
(43.0) 		12.7
(54.9) 		17.6
(63.7) 		20.5
(68.9) 		19.4
(66.9) 		14.8
(58.6) 		8.3
(46.9) 		2.6
(36.7) 		−4.0
(24.8) 		7.0
(44.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −12.3
(9.9) 		−11.2
(11.8) 		−5.8
(21.6) 		0.9
(33.6) 		7.1
(44.8) 		11.9
(53.4) 		14.9
(58.8) 		13.8
(56.8) 		9.3
(48.7) 		3.1
(37.6) 		−1.6
(29.1) 		−8.4
(16.9) 		1.8
(35.2)
Record low °C (°F) −35.1
(−31.2) 		−32.2
(−26.0) 		−28.9
(−20.0) 		−14.4
(6.1) 		−6.1
(21.0) 		1.1
(34.0) 		5.6
(42.1) 		3.3
(37.9) 		−4.6
(23.7) 		−8.3
(17.1) 		−19.4
(−2.9) 		−31.8
(−25.2) 		−35.1
(−31.2)
Record low wind chill −44.9 −44.1 −35.0 −21.9 −8.5 −0.7 5.6 0.7 −6.1 −12.2 −28.9 −42.4 −44.9
Average precipitation mm (inches) 70.1
(2.76) 		54.0
(2.13) 		72.4
(2.85) 		77.1
(3.04) 		71.6
(2.82) 		79.5
(3.13) 		56.1
(2.21) 		77.1
(3.04) 		87.6
(3.45) 		76.0
(2.99) 		91.8
(3.61) 		80.4
(3.17) 		893.8
(35.19)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 35.4
(1.39) 		28.4
(1.12) 		49.5
(1.95) 		70.9
(2.79) 		71.4
(2.81) 		79.5
(3.13) 		56.1
(2.21) 		77.1
(3.04) 		87.6
(3.45) 		75.6
(2.98) 		81.6
(3.21) 		46.1
(1.81) 		759.3
(29.89)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 46.7
(18.4) 		33.2
(13.1) 		26.7
(10.5) 		6.4
(2.5) 		0.2
(0.1) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0.4
(0.2) 		12.4
(4.9) 		43.4
(17.1) 		169.4
(66.7)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 16.3 13.2 13.5 12.3 12.2 11.9 9.1 10.7 11.6 12.8 14.7 15.8 154.2
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) 5.6 5.3 8.4 11.3 12.2 11.9 9.1 10.7 11.6 12.7 12.3 7.7 118.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) 13.3 10.6 7.6 2.2 0.03 0 0 0 0 0.37 4.1 11.5 49.8
Source: Environment Canada

Recreation and culture

Trenton is located on the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail. Surrounding Trenton, there are numerous conservation areas, a YMCA, campsites, picnic grounds, and marinas. The area has nine golf courses, three ice hockey rinks, numerous soccer fields, bowling, many kilometres of walking trails, a dog park, curling rinks and baseball diamonds, amongst many other recreational activities. Trenton also serves as a gateway to Prince Edward County, south of the Bay of Quinte. This area is becoming increasingly well known for its vineyards, camping, beaches and boating.

The city is home to the Trenton Golden Hawks a junior hockey team that plays in the OJHL.

Trenton is the site of the National Air Force Museum of Canada. It features an original RAF Halifax Bomber, the 75th RCAF time capsule, a Lockheed CC-130E Hercules, and many other aircraft and exhibits. The museum is presently restoring an Avro Lancaster bomber.

Every summer CFB Trenton also is home to over one thousand Royal Canadian Air Cadets who attend two-week Familiarization Courses, three-week Introductory Specialty Courses, and six-week Advanced Specialty Courses, and has special staff positions for more senior cadets. These summer courses introduce the cadets to a military learning environment. Most camps here also go on trips to the airport, the Air Museum, and other relevant places.

Trenton is a hot spot for sport fishing. Popular freshwater fish in the Bay of Quinte and the Trent River include walleye (pickerel), bass, pike, perch, and mudcat. During particular times of the year, salmon and rainbow trout can be caught in the Trent River and in cold-water streams in the area. Each year in May, the Kiwanis Club of Trenton holds the Annual Live Release Fishing Derby, attracting thousands of sport fishermen from around North America with major prizes for tagged fish and heaviest weighed walleye and Northern pike.

In 1990, Canadian poet Al Purdy (who received the Order of Canada and the Governor General's award) published his only novel A Splinter In The Heart. It takes place entirely in Trenton and provides a historical look at the town. It mentions many of the landmarks in the city (Mount Pelion, The Bridges, Trent River, etc.) and documents the period of the town directly before and after the huge munitions plant explosion of 1918. Purdy also wrote a poem entitled "At the Quinte Hotel" about the strip club in Trenton called The Sherwood Forest Inn.

Another thing that Trenton is known for is its great swimming, fishing and boating. In addition it is known for being the capital of walleye fishing.

Education

The public school system is served by the Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board, and the separate school system is served by the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board as well as one school in the area that is part of the neighbouring school board, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.

There is also the French public school boards: Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario and Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est.

Notable people

Notes

  1. "2001 Community Profiles".
  2. ^ "The History of the Canadian Film Industry" Archived 2017-05-08 at the Wayback Machine. The Canadian Encyclopedia.
  3. "Easy to do Business with, Coast to Coast". Trenton Cold Storage. Archived from the original on January 29, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  4. Angus, James T. A Respectable Ditch: A History of the Trent-Severn Waterway 1833–1920. McGill-Queens University Press, Montreal and Kingston, 1988.
  5. Environment Canada—Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000, accessed 10 July 2012
  6. "Al Purdy and the Quinte Hotel | Timber House Country Inn | Brighton Ontario | Northumberland County". Archived from the original on April 13, 2011. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
  7. "Home page". Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Archived from the original on February 24, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2018.

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