Renfrew, Ontario

Renfrew
Town (lower-tier)
Town of Renfrew
Raglan Street in the centre of Renfrew
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Coordinates: 45°28′18″N 76°40′59″W / 45.47167°N 76.68306°W / 45.47167; -76.68306
Country	Canada
Province	Ontario
County	Renfrew
Incorporated	July 27, 1858
Government
• Mayor	Tom Sidney
• Reeve	Peter Emon
Area [1]
• Land	12.78 km2 (4.93 sq mi)
Population  (2016)[1]
• Total	8,223
• Density	643.4/km2 (1,666/sq mi)
• Dwellings	4,035
• Pop. Growth (2011-2016)	0.1%
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal code FSA	K7V
Area code	613 & 343
Exchanges	(432, 433, 570 exchange)
Highways	Highway 17 / TCH  Highway 60  Highway 132
Website	renfrew.ca

Renfrew is a town on the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. Located one hour west of Ottawa in Eastern Ontario, Renfrew is the fourth largest town in the county after Petawawa, Pembroke and Arnprior. The town is a small transportation hub connecting Highway 60 and Highway 132 with the Trans-Canada Highway. Renfrew is also known historically for its role in the formation of the National Hockey League. It lies about 5 kilometres from the Quebec border, about 10 kilometres by road. Renfrew makes most of Canada’s hockey tape.