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Addington Highlands is a township of about 2,500 people (2021) in Quinte-Northumberland.

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Exploring the backcountry on two wheels

Addington Highlands offers an extensive network of quiet gravel and forest roads that are ideal for a weekend of bikepacking. Starting from the township’s modest service centre, riders can link onto the historic Addington Road, a low‑traffic route that snakes past pine‑shrouded lochs and abandoned logging camps. Overnight stops are easily arranged at rustic cabins or family‑run B&Bs in the nearby villages of Denbigh and Cloyne. Because cell coverage can be patchy, it’s worth downloading topographic maps beforehand and planning for a modest fuel reserve. The region’s gentle gradients and abundant wildlife make the ride more about immersion than speed, a contrast to the more crowded trail systems found south of Ottawa.

Seasonal rhythms for the nature‑focused visitor

While the township’s lakes are pleasant in summer, the true spectacle arrives in autumn when the mixed hardwood forest turns a mosaic of amber and scarlet. Early October brings cooler mornings and the chance to witness the local moose rut in the wetlands around Denbigh Lake, a behaviour rarely seen by tourists. In winter, heavy snowfall transforms the area into a low‑key cross‑country ski haven; the gently undulating terrain is forgiving for beginners yet offers longer loops for seasoned skiers. Booking a modest chalet before the holiday rush ensures a warm hearth and a good spot for the inevitable storytelling about early settlers.

Culinary quiet: farm‑to‑table in a township

Addington Highlands’ agricultural roots mean that several small farms open their doors to visitors during harvest months. The weekly market in the central hamlet showcases heirloom carrots, maple‑smoked ham and artisanal cheeses produced on nearby dairy operations. A short drive north leads to a family‑run cider orchard where you can sample small‑batch hard cider while watching the orchard workers prune trees by hand. These experiences are seldom listed in guidebooks, yet they provide a tangible sense of the township’s seasonal cycles and the community’s commitment to sustainable, locally sourced food.

Introduction

Township in Ontario, CanadaAddington HighlandsTownship (lower-tier)Township of Addington HighlandsDenbigh and Denbigh LakeAddington HighlandsCoordinates: 45°00′N 77°15′W / 45.000°N 77.250°W / 45.000; -77.250CountryCanadaProvinceOntarioCountyLennox and AddingtonFormedJanuary 1, 1998Government • TypeTownship • ReeveHenry Hogg • Governing BodyAddington Highlands Township Council • MPShelby Kramp-Neuman • MPPRic BreseeArea • Land1,293.99 km2 (499.61 sq mi)Population (2021) • Total2,534 • Density2/km2 (5.2/sq mi)Time zoneUTC-5 (EST) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)Postal code FSAK0HArea code613Websitewww.addingtonhighlands.ca Addington Highlands is a township in central eastern Ontario, Canada, in the County of Lennox and Addington. Bon Echo Provincial Park is located primarily in Addington Highlands.

History

[edit] Addington Highlands was formed on January 1, 1998, through the amalgamation of the Township of Kaladar, Anglesea and Effingham with the Township of Denbigh, Abinger and Ashby. This area was first settled following the construction of the Addington Road in 1857. It was originally named Scouten after its first postmaster. The old CPR rail bed passing through the town has become part of the Trans Canada Trail.

Geography

[edit] Communities[edit] Addington Highlands Township comprises the communities of: Addington Bishop Corners Caverlys Landing Cloyne Denbigh Ferguson Corners Flinton Flinton Corners Glastonbury Glenfield Kaladar Massanoga McCrae Northbrook Rose Hill Slate Falls Vennachar Vennachar Junction Weslemkoon The township's municipal offices are located in Flinton. Kaladar is located at the junction of Highway 7 and Highway 41. Lakes[edit] Lakes of notable size within the township boundaries are: Ashby Lake Ashby White Lake Barker Lake Brooks Lake Browns Lake Deerock Lake Denbigh Lake Effingham Lake Joeperry Lake Long Malloy Lake Mazinaw Lake Otter Lake Lake Sheldrake Shabomeka Lake Skootamatta Lake Weslemkoon Lake Trout Lake

Demographics

[edit] In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Addington Highlands had a population of 2,534 living in 1,122 of its 2,052 total private dwellings, a change of 9.3% from its 2016 population of 2,318. With a land area of 1,293.99 km2 (499.61 sq mi), it had a population density of 2.0/km2 (5.1/sq mi) in 2021. Historical census populationsYearPop.±%1976 2,002—    1981 1,878−6.2%1986 2,069+10.2%1991 2,193+6.0%19962,429+10.8%YearPop.±%20012,402−1.1%20062,512+4.6%20112,517+0.2%20162,323−7.7%20212,534+9.1%Population amounts prior to 1998 are sum of Denbigh Abinger and Ashby Township and Kaladar Anglesea and Effingham Township.Source: Statistics Canada