Athens | |
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| Township of Athens | |
 Athens Main Street | |
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| Coordinates: 44°37.5′N 75°57′W / 44.6250°N 75.950°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| County | Leeds and Grenville |
| Settled | 1792 |
| Incorporated | January 1, 2001 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Herb Scott |
| • Fed. riding | Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes |
| • Prov. riding | Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes |
| Area | |
| • Land | 129.54 km2 (50.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 3,042 |
| • Density | 23.5/km2 (61/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code | K0E |
| Area code | 613 / 343 |
| Website | www |
Athens is a township in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in Eastern Ontario, Canada. It is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of the St. Lawrence River, near Brockville, west of Addison, and about 90 kilometres (56 mi) south west of Ottawa. Formerly, it was a part of Yonge township before becoming Rear of Yonge and Escott with Athens as its own municipality. On January 1, 2001, the Township of Rear of Yonge and Escott amalgamated with the Village of Athens to form the new Township of Athens.[2]
Each year, a summer fair is held, called "Cornfest". This fair celebrates the harvest of corn and is held on the 3rd Saturday of August annually. Another celebration that is held each year is called the "Farmersville Exhibition", and is also known as "Steam Fair." This fair celebrates the agricultural heritage of the town, and includes steam engines and antique tractors. This takes place in July.
Athens has its own high school Athens District High School, which is under the Upper Canada District School Board, as well as a live entertainment venue Joshua Bates Centre which features a series of live musical performances each year.
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