THE TOWNSHIP HISTORY

Emergencies are defined as situations or the threat of impending situations abnormally affecting property and the health, safety and welfare of a community, which by their nature or magnitude require a controlled and coordinated response by all agencies. These are distinct from routine operations carried out by municipal agencies, e.g. fire, police, or works departments, etc.

The Township of Baldwin is a bedroom community adjacent to the Town of Espanola. The hamlet is located on Highway 17, 3 km east of Highway 6 and 17. The population consists of 572 permanent residents along with a large number of seasonal residents. The Township has no heavy industry within it’s boundaries, however, Domtar Paper Products is located in Espanola, 2 km south. Council of the Corporation of the Township of Baldwin has made every official, municipal department agency aware that they must be prepared to carry out assigned duties in an emergency.

The Township was surveyed in 1871 and subdivided in 1885. It was named after Mr. F.A. Baldwin. The train station was first called Stanley in 1908, then changed to Espanola Station in 1919. Due to the confusion of having two Espanola Stations, in 1931 our name was changed to McKerrow, named after J.O. McKerrow, a traffic manager for the Abitibi Pulp and Paper Co. It has been said that Jack McKerrow was also the inventor of the unit train. Many mining explorations took place over the years, i.e. gold and other precious metals, as well as uranium. In June of 1969, Kidd Copper Mines Limited leased an existing mine and commenced shipping copper until September 1970. The Township of Baldwin was incorporated in 1927.

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SHOPPING
Local shopping is also available in the neighbouring community of Espanola, 3 km away or a 45 minute drive to the City of Greater Sudbury. The corner of Highway 6 & 17, gateway to the Manitoulin Island, offers a trading post, two fast food restaurants, two motels, car dealership, automotive shop, gas service centre, decks or docks, bus lines and a logging contractor. We have local outfitters which guide bear hunters, mainly from the U.S.A. A garden centre is located at Highway 17 & Finn Road, with all the offerings for year round needs. Agnew Lake offers a boat launch, lodge and marina providing many recreational services. Excavating contractors, welding and machine shops are also available.

RECREATION
Outdoor recreation consists of our Recreation Site, “Snoopy’s Landing”, which visitors have claimed they always look for when travelling through this area. The Red Baron flies high on a pole overlooking our playground and ballfield and is visible on the north side of Highway 17 entering the hamlet from the East. Agnew Lake, located to the North on Hardwood Road was realized when the International Nickel Company (INCO) built a power dam and the overflow resulted in the Spanish River flowing into and becoming Agnew Lake. Canoes can be launched as far north as Biscotasing on the Spanish River and paddle all the way to the Town of Spanish. Agnew Lake was named after John Lyons Agnew, who was president of INCO in 1921. Many beautiful homes and cottages are spread along the shores of Agnew Lake. There are many opportunities for fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and mountain biking within this municipality. Each year, our Recreation Committee organizes a Summer Fun Day with many family oriented activities

Our mailing address is, 11 Spooner Street, P.O. Box 7095, McKerrow, On P0P 1M0
Phone (705) 869-0225