Warkworth is a community in the municipality of Trent Hills, Northumberland in Central Ontario, Canada. Originally known as Percy Mills (1851 Census), the village of Warkworth was incorporated in 1857, and became part of Trent Hills when the latter was formed in 2001. Warkworth is named after Warkworth, Northumberland.
Geography
Burnley Creek flows through the town.
Events
Warkworth hosts many events, including the annual Maple Syrup Festival in March, the Perfect Pie Contest in November, Lilac Festival in May, the Percy Agricultural Fall Fair in September, the Donnybrook auction in June, studio, house and garden tours, Junk in the Trunk and Warkworth Music Fest in July, Eat in the Park in August, and Warkworth under the Stars in December.
The Warkworth hockey team has won 11 provincial titles, most recently in 1993–1994.
Notable people
- Derek Lynch, race car driver
- Tom McCamus, actor
- Sacha, country music singer
Twin city
- Warkworth, New Zealand
References
Further reading
External links
- Warkworth.ca Warkworth Business Association
- Municipality of Trent Hills Official site
- Trent Hills & District Chamber of Commerce