Mono, Ontario
Encyclopedia
The Town of Mono is situated in south-central Ontario
, Canada, at the south-east corner of County of Dufferin, just north of Caledon
and northeast of Orangeville
. It stretches from Highway 9 along its southern border to Highway 89 along its northern border. Its border to the west is with the Township of Amaranth and in the east it is bordered by the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio. It was previously known as the Township of Mono.
Mono is a rural community in both geography and character. It has a great deal of change in the topography, being composed of mostly rolling, tree-covered hills. It holds many streams and creeks which form the headwaters of three rivers - the Humber River, Nottawasaga River
and Credit River
and most of the town is located on high land relative to the rest of Southern Ontario. This leads to its current slogan of 'the heart of the headwaters'.
Mono's residents live on farms, rural estates and in small settlements. Mono Centre, Hockley Village and Camilla are just some of the small communities which exist within the Town of Mono.
Mono's population represents many different backgrounds, including the farming community, local businesses, numerous artists and artisans, commuters to neighbouring towns and cities, and weekend escapees from the urban bustle.
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 2340 (total dwellings: 2484)
is one place where the Niagara Escarpment
puts out a dramatic appearance. The dominant features of the park are three Escarpment outcrops known as the Mono Rocks. The TDSB operates an outdoor education and conference centre located within the park.
Also, the Bruce Trail
goes through this area, linking it to the nearby Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve
.
The Hockley Valley itself is a popular destination for tourists in the fall wishing to take in the changing colours of the leaves in autumn. Outside of the Bruce Trail, there are several parks and the Niagara Escarpment is a UNESCO
protected Biosphere reserve
, one of only 12 in Canada
.
There are several recreational attractions in the region as well. The Hockley Highlands Inn
and the Hockley Valley Resort
are both located on the 3rd Line of Mono. The Hockley Valley Resort has both a golf course for activities in the summer and a popular ski resort for winter get-aways. There are also cross country skiing trails at Monora Park, as well as a disc golf course. There is much debate between residents and non residents as to the correct way to pronounce the name Mono, the correct way is mow-no.
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada, at the south-east corner of County of Dufferin, just north of Caledon
Caledon, Ontario
Caledon is a town in the Regional Municipality of Peel in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. In terms of land use, Caledon is somewhat urban, though it is primarily rural in nature...
and northeast of Orangeville
Orangeville, Ontario
Orangeville is a town in south-central Ontario, Canada, and the seat of Dufferin County.-History:Before European settlers, Orangeville was thought to be a native hunting ground...
. It stretches from Highway 9 along its southern border to Highway 89 along its northern border. Its border to the west is with the Township of Amaranth and in the east it is bordered by the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio. It was previously known as the Township of Mono.
Mono is a rural community in both geography and character. It has a great deal of change in the topography, being composed of mostly rolling, tree-covered hills. It holds many streams and creeks which form the headwaters of three rivers - the Humber River, Nottawasaga River
Nottawasaga River
The Nottawasaga River is a river in southern Ontario, Canada. Its headwaters are located on the Niagara Escarpment and Oak Ridges Moraine. It flows through the Minesing Swamp, recognized as a wetland of international significance , and empties into Nottawasaga Bay, an inlet of Georgian Bay, at...
and Credit River
Credit River
The Credit River is a river in southern Ontario which flows from headwaters above the Niagara Escarpment to empty into Lake Ontario at Port Credit, Mississauga. It drains an area of approximately 1,000 km²...
and most of the town is located on high land relative to the rest of Southern Ontario. This leads to its current slogan of 'the heart of the headwaters'.
Mono's residents live on farms, rural estates and in small settlements. Mono Centre, Hockley Village and Camilla are just some of the small communities which exist within the Town of Mono.
Mono's population represents many different backgrounds, including the farming community, local businesses, numerous artists and artisans, commuters to neighbouring towns and cities, and weekend escapees from the urban bustle.
Demographics
Population trend:- Population in 2006: 7071 (2001 to 2006 population change: 22.2 %)
- Population in 2001: 6922 (or 6912 when adjusted for 2006 boundary)
- Population in 1996: 6552
- Population in 1991: 5782
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 2340 (total dwellings: 2484)
Recreation and tourism
Mono Cliffs Provincial ParkMono Cliffs Provincial Park
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park lies just outside the town of Mono, in southern-Ontario, Canada, along the Bruce Trail. It is part of the Niagara Escarpment Parks System, and the escarpment Biosphere Reserve.-Main entrance:...
is one place where the Niagara Escarpment
Niagara Escarpment
The Niagara Escarpment is a long escarpment, or cuesta, in the United States and Canada that runs westward from New York State, through Ontario, Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois...
puts out a dramatic appearance. The dominant features of the park are three Escarpment outcrops known as the Mono Rocks. The TDSB operates an outdoor education and conference centre located within the park.
Also, the Bruce Trail
Bruce Trail
The Bruce Trail is a hiking trail in southern and central Ontario, Canada.-General:The trail follows the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, one of the thirteen UNESCO World Biosphere Reserves in Canada, for almost...
goes through this area, linking it to the nearby Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve
Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve
Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located on the Niagara Escarpment within the township of Mono, Ontario, Canada. It is managed by Ontario Parks. Approximately 80% of the Cannings Falls Area of Natural and Scientific Interest is within the borders of the park; land...
.
The Hockley Valley itself is a popular destination for tourists in the fall wishing to take in the changing colours of the leaves in autumn. Outside of the Bruce Trail, there are several parks and the Niagara Escarpment is a UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
protected Biosphere reserve
Biosphere reserve
The Man and the Biosphere Programme of UNESCO was established in 1971 to promote interdisciplinary approaches to management, research and education in ecosystem conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.-Development:...
, one of only 12 in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
There are several recreational attractions in the region as well. The Hockley Highlands Inn
Hockley Highlands Inn
The Hockley Highlands Inn and Conference Centre, on the East side of 3rd Line Road, Mono, Ontario, south of Highway 7/Hockley Road, opposite the Hockley Valley Resort, is a hotel and conference centre with 5 main buildings on of forested land sloping towards the Hockley Valley...
and the Hockley Valley Resort
Hockley Valley
The Hockley Valley Resort is a ski, golf, conference centre and hotel in Mono, Ontario, Canada. It has 15 runs and 5 ski lifts.- External links :*...
are both located on the 3rd Line of Mono. The Hockley Valley Resort has both a golf course for activities in the summer and a popular ski resort for winter get-aways. There are also cross country skiing trails at Monora Park, as well as a disc golf course. There is much debate between residents and non residents as to the correct way to pronounce the name Mono, the correct way is mow-no.