55 Ridge Rd., |
Ontario Tourism Region : Ontario's Highlands
Description From Owner:
- Pop. 4,203. In Rolph T, Renfrew C., on the Ottawa R. and Hwy 17,45 km NW of Pembroke.
- The Deep River townsite was selected in 1944 by the Canadian government as a community for the staff of the Chalk River Atomic Energy Plant then being built 9 km. downstream.
- When the post office was established in 1945, Defence Industries Limited, was designated the frrst postmaster.
- The name derived from riviere creuse, (deep river) which was how explorer Chevalier de Troyes described that stretch of the river in 1687.
- Near the townsite, parts of the river are over 240 feet (75 m) deep. Deep River operated as a company town until 1956 when it was incorporated as a municipality.
Map Below gives Canadian Geographical Names
Natural Resources Canada in Renfrew County.
Natural Resources Canada in Renfrew County.
Address of this page: http://www.ruralroutes.com/deepriver