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The most prominent Scottish settler was John Lorne McDougall. McDougall was the first store owner and later a member of Parliament. His mill, built in 1855, is now a museum. Around 1848 the site received its present name, for Renfrewshire, Scotland.
The town is a small transportation hub connecting Highway 60 and Highway 132 with the Trans-Canada Highway. Renfrew is also known historically for its role in the formation of the National Hockey League. It lies about 5 kilometres from the Quebec border, about 10 kilometres by road.
Sep 19, 2019 · The story behind Renfrew can be traced back to the Bonnechere River. The first settlers to visit this area from Europe came via the river, whose mouth is at the Ottawa. Getting through the first chute was certainly easier than navigating the second.
Apr 6, 2006 · The story of Renfrew : from the coming of the first settlers about 1820 by Smallfield, W. E. (William Elgood), 1861-1926; Campbell, Robert, 1846-1907
But Renfrew is more than just a pretty postcard-worthy destination—it’s a town steeped in history and culture. From its early days as a bustling lumber town to its present-day status as a vibrant community, Renfrew’s past is woven into every corner of its streets.
The movement into Renfrew of settlers from neighbouring townships, and the opening in 1854 of the Opeongo Road from Farrell's Landing on the Ottawa River, stimulated the community's growth, and four years later it was incorporated as a Village.
The Municipal Government of the County of Renfrew was created in 1841. In 1850 the first County Council was founded for the united counties of Lanark and Renfrew. In 1861 the County of Renfrew became a provisional county, later becoming a fully fledged Municipality in 1866.
