The term township generally means the district or area associated with a town. However in some systems no town needs to be involved. The specific use of the term to describe political subdivisions has varied by country, usually to describe a local rural or semi-rural government within the county itself.... in the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean.... province of Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a Provinces and territories of Canada located in the Central Canada part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest, after Quebec, in total area.... , located within Lambton County
Lambton County, Ontario
Lambton County, Ontario is a census division of the Canadian province of Ontario. The county is located in Southwestern Ontario. It is bordered on the north by Lake Huron, which flows into the St.... . The township, comprising the communities of Oil City, Glen Rae and Marthaville, had a population of 3,122 in the Canada 2006 Census
Canada 2006 Census
The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canada population. Census day was May 16 2006. The next census following will be the Canada 2011 Census.... . It is located at the intersection of Highway 21 (Oil Heritage Road) and Rokeby Line.
The township surrounds but does not include the independent municipalities of Petrolia
Petrolia, Ontario
Petrolia is a town in Ontario, Canada, near Sarnia, Ontario. It is billed as "Canada's Victorian Oil Town" and is often credited with starting the Petroleum industry in North America.... and Oil Springs
Oil Springs, Ontario
Oil Springs, Ontario is a village located along Highway 21 in Lambton County, Ontario, south of Oil City, Ontario. The village is home to the Oil Museum of Canada.... .
