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 Renfrew
County brings together what good living is all about - urbanized
areas complete with contemporary conveniences, and small rural
communities surrounded by vast open spaces. Throughout Renfrew
County these contrasts in lifestyles are only minutes apart.
Hours normally spent in rush hour traffic of large cities can be
reserved for recreational pursuits in the Valley. A quiet lake
with a fishing hole is never far away and golf lovers can choose a
different course each day of the week. Renfrew County has
approximately 158,000 acres of clean, clear water. As a
result, recreational boating, beaches and marinas are
abundant. Numerous ski hills, and hundreds of kilometres of
groomed cross-country trails and snowmobile trails make Renfrew
County a four-season paradise. Cultural events and social
activities are rich in variety and talent. Valley
neighborhoods are clean and secure - great places to raise families
and enjoy the good life. All have easy access to excellent
educational and health care facilities. Parks and recreational
areas are plentiful and well maintained, while historical museums
and public libraries are designed as people places.
Living and working in the Renfrew
County means safe, friendly communities, an abundance of recreational
facilities and green space, short commutes, and quality education
and health care facilities.
Housing
Affordable, quality homes are another advantage
of locating to Renfrew County. Low housing prices means that a
move to Renfrew County allows a typical middle-class family the
luxury of purchasing large, comfortable homes in safe secure
neighborhoods.
Private lots are often severed and sold by the
acre, and reasonably priced. Most lots can be purchased for
under $20,000. Local contractors are available to construct
homes at competitive rates. Affordable apartments and
condominiums in Renfrew County are well-designed and easy to care
for.
An additional advantage of purchasing a home in
Renfrew County is the friendliness of small town living without
giving up the amenities found in large urban centres.
Educational Facilities
Elementary and secondary school education is
provided by two school boards in Renfrew County. The Renfrew
County Board of Education is comprised of 27 elementary schools, 7
secondary schools and 5 alternative schools. The Renfrew
County Roman Catholic Separate School Board provides 20 elementary
schools and 2 secondary schools. Pre-school, academic nursery
and kindergarten are also available.
Post secondary education is available locally
through Algonquin College. Campuses are located in Pembroke
and Renfrew. The college is fully accredited and offers a wide
range of full-time certificate programs. The University of Ottawa
also offers courses at Algonquin College in Pembroke via electronic
link-up. Two major Canadian universities, Carleton and the
University of Ottawa, are within 45 km from the eastern boundary of
Renfrew County. |
Quality of Life
