Cambray, Ontario Explained

Cambray
Settlement Type:Village
Population:295[1]
Coordinates:44.4°N -127°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Canada
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name1:Ontario
Subdivision Name2:Kawartha Lakes
Established Title1:Incorporated (village)
Established Date1:1895
Named For:Cambrai

Cambray is a community in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, situated at the intersection of Cambray Road and Elm Tree Road. It is on the main street connecting Woodville to Lindsay.

Originally a native encampment, Cambray was established as a mill site between Lindsay and Eldon Station. The first farm was owned by the Jarvis Family, followed by the Sinclair and Wilkinson families.[2] It was located in Fenelon Township, Victoria County until 2001, when it was reformed as Kawartha Lakes.

Joseph Wilkinson named the village and township because he admired the literary works of François Fénelon, Archbishop of Cambrai. He also founded one of the first mills in 1855.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cambray, Ontario Population & Demographics . AreaVibes.
  2. Dyson & Freeborn "Times Gone By" (re: Downeyville, Cambray, Kirkfield and Cameron, Ontario)