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Champlain
Township (lower-tier)
Township of Champlain
Canton de Champlain
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Location within Prescott and Russell
Location within Prescott and Russell
Champlain is located in Southern Ontario
Champlain
Champlain
Location within southern Ontario
Coordinates: 45°32′N 74°39′W / 45.533°N 74.650°W / 45.533; -74.650Coordinates: 45°32′N 74°39′W / 45.533°N 74.650°W / 45.533; -74.650
Country  Canada
Province  Ontario
County Prescott and Russell
Formed January 1, 1998
Government
 • Mayor Gary J. Barton
 • Federal riding Glengarry—Prescott—Russell
 • Prov. riding Glengarry—Prescott—Russell
Area
 • Land 207.24 km2 (80.02 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 8,573
 • Density 41.4/km2 (107/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Postal Code FSA K0B
Area code(s) 613
Website www.champlain.ca

Champlain is a township in eastern Ontario, Canada, in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell on the Ottawa River. It was formed on January 1, 1998, through the amalgamation of Hawkesbury West Township, Longueuil Township, Town of Vankleek Hill, and the Village of L'Orignal.

The township comprises the communities of Aberdeen, Cassburn, Green Lane, Happy Hollow, Henrys Corners, L'Ange-Gardien, L'Orignal, Pleasant Corners, Ritchance, Riviera Estate, Sandy Hill, Springhill, Vankleek Hill, Vankleek Hill Station, Village Lanthier, and St. Eugene. The township administrative offices are located in Vankleek Hill.

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