- Breckenreid, Ontario
Breckenreid is a village in
Ontario in the county of Perth, approximately 200 kilometers west ofToronto . It was founded in 1894 and was expanding until 1913 when a major fire destroyed much of the main street's buildings. As of 2004 it has a population of slightly less than 400. It is notable for its hot water springs which are used for recreation and also provide a source of electricity for the neighbouring city of St. Marys.The Forests are almost exclusively maple in the surrounding provincial parklands.
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