Hastings, Ontario

Hastings is a community within the municipality of Trent Hills, Northumberland County, in the province of Ontario, Canada. It is situated on the Trent-Severn Waterway and the Trans Canada Trail in what is considered to be Ontario's "cottage country". It can be reached from Highway 401 by exiting at exit 474 at Cobourg and going north on County Road 45. It can be reached from Highway 7 at the Norwood exit going south (also on County Road 45).
Hastings had a population of 1,208 at the 2001 Census. It is known as "The Hub of the Trent" as Hastings is directly on the Trent River and serves as a major centre for tourists, boaters, and fishermen. One of Hastings' notable symbols is a tall, blue water tower which is perched prominently on high ground in the northern portion of the community.
Hastings is now part of the municipality of Trent Hills and makes up the second most substantial population centre in the municipality. The position of mayor of Trent Hills was filled in November 2017 by Hastings councillor and deputy mayor Robert Crate,trenthills.ca Media-Release-Trent-Hills-November-8-Robert-Crate-Appointed-Mayor-2017.pdf "Media release: Robert Crate Appointed as Mayor of Trent Hills", November 8, 2017 following the death of Hector Macmillan who had served as mayor since 2003.globalnews.ca "Longtime Trent Hills mayor Hector Macmillan loses battle with cancer", October 11, 2017 Replacing Bob Crate as Ward 3 Hastings councillor is businessman, Michael Metcalf.
==Players==
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Category:Ontario towns