History of North Gower
North Gower is located in the Regional Municipality
of Ottawa Carleton, one of Canada's fastest growing
metropolitan areas. Beyond the cities are a number of
towns and residential rural areas, many of which have
taken on the role of suburbs, with diminished village
commerce and expanding residential capacity.
North Gower is at the center of Rideau Township. Here
the main focus is agriculture, as it has been since
the end of the logging days.
North Gower has retained the character of an agricultural
town without excess modern commercialization.
The subdivisions within the town limits have been developed
about roads of their own. They do not detract from the
many excellent examples of village architecture. Many
of the village lots look out over agricultural land.
And the newer developments are attractive family places
that do not take the focus away from the town's core.
North Gower hosts some lively commercial activity,
including lumber and transport companies, and a number
of smaller businesses.
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