Chapple, Ontario Etymology
It was named after Thomas William Chapple , a former Ontario MPP from 1894 to 1898, who served as judge for the Rainy River District from 1898 to 1926. Before politics Chapple was a lawyer.[ 5]
Geography
Communities
Communities located in the township include:[ 4]
Barwick
Black Hawk – near Barwick Road and Highway 600
Finland – Highway 71 near Korpi/Lampi Road
Manders – on Highway 11 at the west of the township
Shenston – Fehr Road and Tait Road The township is served by Ontario Highway 71 , a branch of the Trans-Canada Highway , and by Highway 600 .
Climate
Barwick has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb ).
Climate data for Barwick (1981−2010 normals, extremes 1978– present)
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Year
Record high °C (°F)
9.0
14.0
19.5
31.0
34.0
36.5
35.5
36.0
34.0
30.0
21.0
9.0
36.5
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
−9.5
−5.4
1.3
10.6
18.0
22.6
25.2
24.1
18.3
10.3
0.5
−7.0
9.1
Daily mean °C (°F)
−15.3
−11.6
−4.4
4.4
11.4
16.4
19.0
17.9
12.6
5.5
−3.4
−11.8
3.4
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
−21.1
−17.8
−10.1
−1.8
4.7
10.1
12.8
11.7
6.9
0.8
−7.3
−16.7
−2.3
Record low °C (°F)
−45.5
−49.0
−38.0
−25.0
−7.5
−2.0
2.5
−1.0
−5.5
−17.0
−39.0
−44.0
−49.0
Average precipitation mm (inches)
29.8
21.3
29.8
39.2
76.2
124.7
102.9
78.8
76.2
58.8
41.8
30.7
710.2
Average rainfall mm (inches)
0.2
3.0
11.0
30.4
75.1
124.7
102.9
78.8
75.5
51.3
13.6
2.1
568.4
Average snowfall cm (inches)
29.5
18.3
18.8
8.9
1.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.8
7.5
28.3
28.6
141.8
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm)
13.7
10.7
11.3
9.4
12.5
13.4
12.2
11.4
12.9
12.7
12.4
14.8
147.5
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm)
0.35
1.4
3.3
6.5
12.2
13.4
12.2
11.4
12.8
10.1
3.4
1.2
88.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm)
13.5
10.0
9.0
3.7
0.81
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.31
3.7
10.0
14.2
65.2
Source: Environment Canada [ 3]
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Chapple had a population of km2 (215.50 sq mi), it had a population density of 2 (3.5/sq mi) in 2021.[ 2]
Canada census – Chapple community profile
Population 763 (+18.7% from 2016) 638 (-13.9% from 2011) 741 (-13.4% from 2006)
Land area 558.15 km2 (215.50 sq mi) 527.94 km2 (203.84 sq mi) 529.02 km2 (204.26 sq mi)
Population density 1.4/km2 (3.6/sq mi) 1.2/km2 (3.1/sq mi) 1.4/km2 (3.6/sq mi)
Median age 40.4 (M: 42.0, F: 39.6) 39.8 (M: 40, F: 39.4) 38.4 (M: 38, F: 38.8)
Private dwellings 332 (total) 265 (occupied) 225 (total) 376 (total)
Median household income $79,500
Historical census populations – Chapple, Ontario
Year 1901 258 — 1911 974 +277.5% 1921 1,566 +60.8% 1931 1,666 +6.4% 1941 1,927 +15.7% 1951 1,716 −10.9% 1956 1,452 −15.4%
Year 1961 1,196 −17.6% 1966 1,101 −7.9% 1971 967 −12.2% 1976 990 +2.4% 1981 953 −3.7% 1986 933 −2.1% 1991 957 +2.6%
Population counts are not adjusted for boundary changes.[ 2] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
Government
Township Council consists of a mayor and four councillors.[ 13]
Attractions
Norlund Chapel – built from bell tower from St. Patrick's Church
River View Park
Pineview Conservative Mennonite Church
Chapple Museum – formerly Gills Trading Post
Chapple Lighthouse – built 2003
Barwick Waterfront
Saint Paul's Heritage Church – former Anglican Church External links
Places adjacent to Chapple, Ontario
