Parham, Ontario
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Parham, Ontario is located an hour North of Kingston, Ontario
and two hours west of Canada
’s Capital, Ottawa
, Ontario
. It is a member of the Central Frontenac
Township which involves other small towns like Godfrey, Sharbot Lake, Verona, and Hartington. Like its surrounding counterparts, Parham’s population is roughly 250, which classifies it as one of the smallest towns in the northern area.
The only school in Parham is Hinchinbrooke Public School. The closest school in that compared to Parham is Sharbot Lake Public School, which is roughly twenty five minutes away. Besides the public school, Parham has two general stores nicknamed “Joe and Marg’s” and “Good’s Store.” These two stores are convenient to those not wanting to drive the hour to the Wal-Mart
, which is located in Kingston, Ontario. Three churches are also located in Parham, one Anglican, one Free Methodist, and one United. Furthermore, there is also a post office that is located in the heart of Parham, where many of the locals use for a variety of daily errands.
The fire hall is located beside the Parham Fair Grounds where the main event that arises every year is held, which is Parham Agricultural Fair
. Not only does it involve 4-H members showing cattle and various horses, but it includes a demolition derby, which cars are decorated and sponsored by various shops and people coming from other small areas.
Since Parham is located in a very rural area on Highway 38, the amount of land is great for cottages and horseback riding, which many businesses invest in. The Eastern Cowboy Horseback Adventures is one of the local businesses that involve not only the beautiful experience of cottages, but the lasting experience of horseback riding on almost 2500 acres (10.1 km²) of land. As Parham becomes more recognizable by the public, many tourists would love to see the various surrounding lakes and unlimited amounts of land that Parham has to offer.
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...
and two hours west of 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...
’s Capital, Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Ontario
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....
. It is a member of the Central Frontenac
Central Frontenac, Ontario
Central Frontenac is a township in eastern Ontario, Canada in the County of Frontenac.Central Frontenac was created in 1998 through an amalgamation of the Townships of Hinchinbrooke, Kennebec, Olden and Oso.-Communities:* Arden* Ardendale* Bordenwood...
Township which involves other small towns like Godfrey, Sharbot Lake, Verona, and Hartington. Like its surrounding counterparts, Parham’s population is roughly 250, which classifies it as one of the smallest towns in the northern area.
The only school in Parham is Hinchinbrooke Public School. The closest school in that compared to Parham is Sharbot Lake Public School, which is roughly twenty five minutes away. Besides the public school, Parham has two general stores nicknamed “Joe and Marg’s” and “Good’s Store.” These two stores are convenient to those not wanting to drive the hour to the Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
, which is located in Kingston, Ontario. Three churches are also located in Parham, one Anglican, one Free Methodist, and one United. Furthermore, there is also a post office that is located in the heart of Parham, where many of the locals use for a variety of daily errands.
The fire hall is located beside the Parham Fair Grounds where the main event that arises every year is held, which is Parham Agricultural Fair
Agricultural show
An agricultural show is a public event showcasing the equipment, animals, sports and recreation associated with agriculture and animal husbandry. The largest comprise a livestock show , a trade fair, competitions, and entertainment...
. Not only does it involve 4-H members showing cattle and various horses, but it includes a demolition derby, which cars are decorated and sponsored by various shops and people coming from other small areas.
Since Parham is located in a very rural area on Highway 38, the amount of land is great for cottages and horseback riding, which many businesses invest in. The Eastern Cowboy Horseback Adventures is one of the local businesses that involve not only the beautiful experience of cottages, but the lasting experience of horseback riding on almost 2500 acres (10.1 km²) of land. As Parham becomes more recognizable by the public, many tourists would love to see the various surrounding lakes and unlimited amounts of land that Parham has to offer.