| 词条 | Warkworth, Ontario |
| 释义 |
| name = Warkworth | native_name = | native_name_lang = | settlement_type = | image_skyline = Warkworth ON.jpg | image_alt = | image_caption = Warkworth main street | image_flag = | flag_alt = | image_seal = | seal_alt = | image_shield = | shield_alt = | etymology = Named after Warkworth, Northumberland | nickname = | motto = | image_map = | map_alt = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = Canada Southern Ontario | pushpin_label_position = | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location of Warkworth in Southern Ontario | coordinates = {{coord|44|12|02|N|77|53|19|W|region:CA-ON_type:city|display=inline,title}} | coor_pinpoint = | coordinates_footnotes = [1] | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = Canada | subdivision_type1 = Province | subdivision_name1 = Ontario | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name2 = Northumberland County | subdivision_type3 = Municipality | subdivision_name3 = Trent Hills | established_title = Incorporated | established_date = 1857 | founder = | seat_type = | seat = | government_footnotes = | government_type = | governing_body = | leader_party = | leader_title = | leader_name = | leader_title1 = | leader_name1 = | leader_title2 = | leader_name2 = | leader_title3 = | leader_name3 = | leader_title4 = | leader_name4 = | legislature = | upper_house = | lower_house = | unit_pref = Metric | area_rural_footnotes = | area_metro_footnotes = | area_magnitude = | area_note = | area_water_percent = | area_rank = | area_blank1_title = | area_blank2_title = | area_total_km2 = | area_land_km2 = | area_water_km2 = | area_urban_km2 = | area_rural_km2 = | area_metro_km2 = | area_blank1_km2 = | area_blank2_km2 = | area_total_ha = | area_land_ha = | area_water_ha = | area_urban_ha = | area_rural_ha = | area_metro_ha = | area_blank1_ha = | area_blank2_ha = | length_km = | width_km = | dimensions_footnotes = | elevation_footnotes = [3] | elevation_m = 137 | population_as_of = | population_footnotes = | population_total = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_note = | population_demonym = | timezone1 = Eastern Time Zone | utc_offset1 = -5 | timezone1_DST = Eastern Time Zone | utc_offset1_DST = -4 | postal_code_type = Postal code | postal_code = K0K 3K0 | area_code_type = | area_code = 705, 249 | iso_code = | website = | footnotes = }} Warkworth is a community in the municipality of Trent Hills, Northumberland in Central Ontario, Canada.[1][4][5][6] Originally known as Percy Mills (1851 Census), the village of Warkworth was incorporated in 1857, and became part of Trent Hills when the latter was formed in 2001. Warkworth is named after Warkworth, Northumberland. GeographyBurnley Creek flows through the town.[4]Facilities/servicesThe village features the historic Town Hall, now the Centre for the Arts. The village has Percy Centennial Public School, a community nursing home, medical centre and a seniors' residence. The town rink is also a primary centre of social interaction{{Citation needed|date=September 2007}}, historically serving hockey, (capturing 11 Provincial titles, most recently in 1993–1994) and ringette players as well as curlers. The village has a vital cultural life of live theatre and music and is home to many accomplished artists, and artisans.{{Citation needed|date=September 2007}} A historical plaque honouring local artist J.D. Kelly is located just outside the village centre. A medium-security federal penitentiary, the Warkworth Institution, is located 8 km east of the village but is in Brighton township and is not technically in Warkworth but Brighton township land "Warkworth village just gets the honor of the name .. The Warkworth prison, opened in 1967, lies just inside the Brighton border and is a major financial contributor to the municipality. The federal prison does not technically pay property taxes, but the government gives the amount in a grant to the municipality. The Warkworth Institution gives Brighton $602,000 each year, which is almost 16 per cent of the municipality’s budget. The jail also gives Northumberland County a grant of $168,500. * source https://www.northumberlandnews.com/news-story/3756812-warkworth-prison-could-close/ EventsWarkworth hosts many events, including the annual Maple Syrup Festival in March, Warkworth Art in the Park on the Victoria Day weekend in May, Perfect Pie Contest, Lilac Festival, the Percy Agricultural Fall Fair, the Donnybrook, studio, house and garden tours, and the Long Lunch in August.[7][8][9][10][11] The Warkworth hockey team has won 11 provincial titles, most recently in 1993–1994.{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}} Notable residents
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