Brockville, ONT
About
Brockville is a city in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River at the northeastern end of the Thousand Islands. The row's description calls it the oldest city in Upper Canada.
It is named after the British general Sir Isaac Brock. It became Ontario's first incorporated self-governing town on January 28, 1832, and was granted city status in 1962.
Facts
| Location | City of Brockville, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Where | Oldest city in Upper Canada, now called Ontario Province; northeastern terminus of the Thousand Islands |
| Nearest places | Blockhouse (Block House) Island, 1.2 km (0.7 mi) south Tunnel Bay, 1.2 km (0.8 mi) south North McNair Shoal, 1.5 km (0.9 mi) east |
| Nearest town | Fernbank, ONT, 5.4 km (3.3 mi) southwest |
| Coordinates | 44.59733, -75.68550 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FDGDV |
| Official name adopted | 1962-04-01 |
Sources
- Canadian Geographical Names Database, Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
- Wikipedia: Brockville