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'''Capreol''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|eɪ|p|r|i|ɒ|l}} {{respell|KAY|pree|ol}})<ref>{{Citation| author = The Canadian Press| author-link = The Canadian Press| title = The Canadian Press Stylebook| place = Toronto| publisher = ]| edition = 18th| year = 2017}}</ref> is a community in the ] city of ]. Situated on the ] (35 mins north of the downtown core), Capreol is the city's northernmost populated area.
'''Capreol''' is a community in the ] city of ].


From 1918 to 2000, Capreol existed as an independent town, situated on the ]. On January 1, 2001, the towns and cities of the Regional Municipality were amalgamated into the single-tier city of Greater Sudbury. From 1918 to 2000, Capreol existed as an independent town. However, on January 1, 2001, the towns and cities of the ] were amalgamated into the single-tier city of Greater Sudbury.

⚫ In 1996, the last Canadian census before the municipal amalgamation, Capreol had a population of 3,817.<ref>.</ref> In the ], Capreol was listed for the first time as one of six distinct population centres (or ]s) within the city, with a population of 3,276 and a population density of 537.7 km<sup>2</sup>;<ref>. ].</ref> however, the boundaries of this statistical aggregation correspond only to the main townsite of Capreol, and not to the full municipal boundaries as they existed prior to 2001.


==History== ==History==
===Early settlement, development and expansion===
⚫ {{Unreferenced section|date=August 2017}}Capreol formed around the ], which was a major ] on the ] line. Its name comes from ], the original promoter of the ]. It was founded in 1911 and incorporated as a town in 1918.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Hamilton|first=William|title=The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names|publisher=Macmillan|year=1978|isbn=0-7715-9754-1|location=Toronto|pages=140}}</ref> The first family to move into Capreol was Adolph and Margaret Sawyer, both of whom pioneered in farming.


⚫ Although the town was originally an independent community with its own thriving economy, it gradually became a satellite community to the more rapidly growing city of ], approximately 40 kilometres to the south. In 1916, there were thirty families in town, and by 1919, sixty houses had been built. It was then decided that Capreol would build its own ]. In 1920, the construction of the YMCA was in progress, but was damaged by fire, to the extent of $40,000. The YMCA was rebuilt at double the cost and finally opened in 1921.
⚫ Capreol formed around the ], which was a major ] on the ] line, and was named for ], the original promoter of the ]. The first family to move into Capreol was Adolph and Margaret Sawyer, both of whom pioneered in farming.


⚫ In 1973, the boundaries of the town of Capreol were expanded to include the nearby villages of Sellwood and Milnet, and the town was incorporated into the ]. However, despite its status as part of the regional municipality, during this era ] did not include the town in Sudbury's ].
⚫ Although the town was originally an independent community with its own thriving economy, it gradually became a satellite community to the more rapidly growing city of ], approximately 40 kilometres to the south. In 1916, there were thirty families in town, and by 1919, sixty houses had been built. It was then decided that Capreol would build its own ]. In 1920, the construction of the YMCA was in progress, but was damaged by fire, to the extent of $40,000.00. The YMCA was rebuilt at double the cost and finally opened in 1921.


===Ghost towns===
⚫ In 1973, the boundaries of the town of Capreol were expanded to include the nearby villages of Sellwood and Milnet, and the town was incorporated into the ]. However, despite its status as part of the Regional Municipality, during this era ] did not include the town in Sudbury's ].
⚫ The former villages of Milnet and Sellwood, located within the area annexed by Capreol in 1973, are both now ]s. The ] mined iron ore in Sellwood and transported it south to ] for onwards shipment to its plants in ].


⚫ Milnet (originally named Sellwood Junction up to 1916) began as a stop along the ]. In 1917, after the railway was laid down, the Marshay Lumber Company built a mill and began a 22-year process of cutting trees from the area. Men from logging camps upstream would let the ] carry the logs to the mill in Milnet. From there the men at the ] would cut the wood on the blade and then move it along to the planar mill, for eventual shipment eastwards by rail.
The town is part of Ward 7 on ], and is represented by councillor Dave Kilgour. In recent years, Capreol citizens have voiced their concerns that the city government does not adequately serve the community's needs. For example, they cite lack of a police presence and increasing vandalism as areas that Sudbury needs to improve on.

⚫ An ] now stands where the Sellwood townsite once was.

===Amalgamation===
⚫ On January 1, 2001, Capreol and the other cities and towns of the regional municipality were amalgamated into the city of Greater Sudbury. In the ], Capreol was listed for the first time as one of six distinct population centres (or ]s) within the city, with a population of 3,276 and a population density of 537.7&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>;<ref>. ].</ref> however, the boundaries of this statistical aggregation correspond only to the main townsite of Capreol, and not to the full municipal boundaries as they existed prior to 2001. The community is part of Ward 7 on ], and is represented by councillor Mike Jakubo.


==Sports and culture== ==Sports and culture==


Capreol is the location of the ]. Capreol is the location of the ], a heritage attraction located in the former CN and CNoR superintendent's home and Prescott Park, taking up a large portion of the town's downtown core parallel to the railroad tracks.


From 1978 to 1986, Capreol had a ] team called the ], who won the league title in 1980-81. From 1978 to 1986, Capreol had a ] team called the ], who won the league title in 1980-81.


==Ghost towns== ==Transportation==


Capreol has a long history as a Northern Ontario ] and is today still situated along the ] mainline. It is served by the '']'', Canada's transcontinental passenger rail service, which is operated by ] and which stops at ]. Capreol station marks the ''Canadian'''s last north- and west-bound stop in Greater Sudbury before continuing its journey toward ] and, ultimately, ].
⚫ The former villages of Milnet and Sellwood, located within the area annexed by Capreol in 1973, are both now ]s.


Local bus service is available in Capreol via ]'s 105 Valley Route, which connects with downtown Sudbury and the Sudbury Transit Centre.
⚫ Milnet (originally named Sellwood Junction up to 1916) began as a stop along the ]. In 1917, after the railway was laid down, the Marshay Lumber Company built a mill and began a 22-year process of cutting trees from the area. Men from logging camps upstream would let the Vermilion River carry the logs to the mill in Milnet. From there the men at the ] would cut the wood on the blade and then move it along to the planar mill.

⚫ An ] now stands where the Sellwood townsite once was.


==Former mayors== ==Former mayors==
* P. Kilgour - 1927-1928
''incomplete list''
* B. M. Robinson - 1931
* Willam Gibson - 1932-1935
⚫ * James E. Coyne - 1936-1943
* Willam Gibson - 1944-1946
⚫ * Alistair MacLean - 1947-1952
* William Gibson - 1953-1954
⚫ * Harold Prescott - 1955-1969
⚫ * ] - 1969-1973
* Harold Prescott - 1973-1975
* ] - 1975-1997
⚫ * Dave Kilgour - 1997-2000


==Notable residents==
⚫ * James E. Coyne
* ], politician
⚫ * Harold Prescott
* ], NHL hockey player
⚫ * ]
* ], NHL hockey player
* ]
* ], politician
⚫ * Dave Kilgour
* ], NHL hockey player
* Julian T. Howe{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}
* ], politician
⚫ * Alistair MacLean
* ], mixed martial artist
* John MacLean
* ], politician
* ], politician
* ], lacrosse player
* ], NHL hockey player
* ], politician
* ], politician
* ], actress


==Images== ==Images==
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File:Capreol ON 3.JPG|Young Street File:Capreol ON 3.JPG|Young Street
File:Northern Ontario Railroad Museum Building.JPG|Northern Ontario Railroad Museum File:Northern Ontario Railroad Museum Building.JPG|Northern Ontario Railroad Museum
File:CN 6077.JPG|CN 6077 'Mountain Class' 4-8-2, preserved at the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Park, Capreol.
File:CN6077 motion work, Walschaerts valve gear..JPG|Motion work of Mountain class 4-8-2 CN 6077.
</gallery> </gallery>

==See also==
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==References== ==References==
{{reflist}} {{Reflist}}


==External links== ==External links==
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Community in Ontario, Canada
Capreol
Community
Location of Capreol within Greater Sudbury.Location of Capreol within Greater Sudbury.
Country Canada
Province Ontario
CityGreater Sudbury
Ward7
IncorporatedApril 1, 1918
Government
 • City CouncillorMike Jakubo
 • Governing BodyGreater Sudbury City Council
 • MPMarc Serré (Liberal)
 • MPPFrance Gélinas (NDP)
Population
 • Total3,260
 • Density1,417.9/km (3,672/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal Code FSAP0M 1H0
Area code705
WebsiteCapreol Community Action Network

Capreol (/ˈkeɪpriɒl/ KAY-pree-ol) is a community in the Ontario city of Greater Sudbury. Situated on the Vermilion River (35 mins north of the downtown core), Capreol is the city's northernmost populated area.

From 1918 to 2000, Capreol existed as an independent town. However, on January 1, 2001, the towns and cities of the Regional Municipality of Sudbury were amalgamated into the single-tier city of Greater Sudbury.

History

Early settlement, development and expansion

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Capreol formed around the Capreol railway station, which was a major divisional point on the Canadian National Railway line. Its name comes from Frederick Chase Capreol, the original promoter of the Northern Railway of Canada. It was founded in 1911 and incorporated as a town in 1918. The first family to move into Capreol was Adolph and Margaret Sawyer, both of whom pioneered in farming.

Although the town was originally an independent community with its own thriving economy, it gradually became a satellite community to the more rapidly growing city of Sudbury, approximately 40 kilometres to the south. In 1916, there were thirty families in town, and by 1919, sixty houses had been built. It was then decided that Capreol would build its own YMCA. In 1920, the construction of the YMCA was in progress, but was damaged by fire, to the extent of $40,000. The YMCA was rebuilt at double the cost and finally opened in 1921.

In 1973, the boundaries of the town of Capreol were expanded to include the nearby villages of Sellwood and Milnet, and the town was incorporated into the Regional Municipality of Sudbury. However, despite its status as part of the regional municipality, during this era Statistics Canada did not include the town in Sudbury's Census Metropolitan Area.

Ghost towns

The former villages of Milnet and Sellwood, located within the area annexed by Capreol in 1973, are both now ghost towns. The National Steel Corporation mined iron ore in Sellwood and transported it south to Depot Harbour for onwards shipment to its plants in Detroit.

Milnet (originally named Sellwood Junction up to 1916) began as a stop along the Canadian Northern Railway. In 1917, after the railway was laid down, the Marshay Lumber Company built a mill and began a 22-year process of cutting trees from the area. Men from logging camps upstream would let the Vermilion River carry the logs to the mill in Milnet. From there the men at the mill would cut the wood on the blade and then move it along to the planar mill, for eventual shipment eastwards by rail.

An open pit mine now stands where the Sellwood townsite once was.

Amalgamation

On January 1, 2001, Capreol and the other cities and towns of the regional municipality were amalgamated into the city of Greater Sudbury. In the Canada 2011 Census, Capreol was listed for the first time as one of six distinct population centres (or urban areas) within the city, with a population of 3,276 and a population density of 537.7 km; however, the boundaries of this statistical aggregation correspond only to the main townsite of Capreol, and not to the full municipal boundaries as they existed prior to 2001. The community is part of Ward 7 on Greater Sudbury City Council, and is represented by councillor Mike Jakubo.

Sports and culture

Capreol is the location of the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum, a heritage attraction located in the former CN and CNoR superintendent's home and Prescott Park, taking up a large portion of the town's downtown core parallel to the railroad tracks.

From 1978 to 1986, Capreol had a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League team called the Capreol Hawks, who won the league title in 1980-81.

Transportation

Capreol has a long history as a Northern Ontario railway town and is today still situated along the Canadian National Railway mainline. It is served by the Canadian, Canada's transcontinental passenger rail service, which is operated by Via Rail and which stops at Capreol station. Capreol station marks the Canadian's last north- and west-bound stop in Greater Sudbury before continuing its journey toward Northwestern Ontario and, ultimately, British Columbia.

Local bus service is available in Capreol via Greater Sudbury Transit's 105 Valley Route, which connects with downtown Sudbury and the Sudbury Transit Centre.

Former mayors

  • P. Kilgour - 1927-1928
  • B. M. Robinson - 1931
  • Willam Gibson - 1932-1935
  • James E. Coyne - 1936-1943
  • Willam Gibson - 1944-1946
  • Alistair MacLean - 1947-1952
  • William Gibson - 1953-1954
  • Harold Prescott - 1955-1969
  • Norman Fawcett - 1969-1973
  • Harold Prescott - 1973-1975
  • Frank Mazzuca - 1975-1997
  • Dave Kilgour - 1997-2000

Notable residents

Images

  • Young Street Young Street
  • Northern Ontario Railroad Museum Northern Ontario Railroad Museum
  • CN 6077 'Mountain Class' 4-8-2, preserved at the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Park, Capreol. CN 6077 'Mountain Class' 4-8-2, preserved at the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Park, Capreol.
  • Motion work of Mountain class 4-8-2 CN 6077. Motion work of Mountain class 4-8-2 CN 6077.

See also

References

  1. Canada 2016 Census Community Profiles: Population Centre of Capreol. Statistics Canada.
  2. The Canadian Press (2017), The Canadian Press Stylebook (18th ed.), Toronto: The Canadian Press
  3. Hamilton, William (1978). The Macmillan Book of Canadian Place Names. Toronto: Macmillan. p. 140. ISBN 0-7715-9754-1.
  4. Canada 2011 Census Community Profiles: Population Centre of Capreol. Statistics Canada.

External links

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Former municipalities
First Nations
Indian reserves
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