L'Orignal, ON

Ontario

L'Orignal is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,450.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,450 Population 12/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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How L'Orignal Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,450
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
L'Orignal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area121.1 sq mi (313.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates45.6198°N, 74.6915°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 68 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 146 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 130 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 117 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 46 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 26 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 121 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 39 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 45 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 24 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 67 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 21 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 40 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 112 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 87 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 60 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 12 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 42 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 76 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.4 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 35°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.1 in

L'Orignal has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in L'Orignal

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Jean-Baptiste - - - -
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Radio Stations near L'Orignal

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in L'Orignal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Société historique Louis-Joseph-Papineau

Libraries in L'Orignal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Alfred Branch0.0
Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Lefaivre Branch0.0
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque Calumet0.0
Bibliothèque de Grenville0.0
Bibliothèque Pointe-au-Chêne0.0
Champlain Township Public Library0.0
Dalkeith Library0.0
Hawkesbury Public Library0.0
The Nation Public Library - St. Isidore Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in L'Orignal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alfred Flea Market
Marché D'ici

Gas Stations in L'Orignal

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MacEwen

Breweries in L'Orignal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beau's All Natural Brewing Company
Wood Brothers Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near L'Orignal

16 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glissade 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Habitant 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sommet Olympia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Chantecler 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Belle Neige 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vallée Bleue 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski La Réserve 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Piste de Glisse 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near L'Orignal

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cheney-Small Airport
Hawkesbury (East) Airport-Small Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field-Small Airport
Hawkesbury Airport-Small Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip-Small Airport
Indian Creek Field-Small Airport
Kenmore Aerodrome-Small Airport
Lachute Airport-Small Airport
Lancaster Airpark-Small Airport
Long Sault Airstrip-Small Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport-Small Airport
Maxville Airport-Small Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport-Small Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare Airport-Small Airport
Morrisburg Airport-Small Airport
Navan Bearbrook Airport-Small Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)-Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pendleton Airport-Small Airport
Saint-Donat Aerodrome-Small Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
St-Jérôme Airport-Small Airport
St. André-Avellin Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport-Small Airport
Val Morin Airstrip-Small Airport
Williamsburg (North) Farm Strip-Small Airport
Williamsburg (South) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Williamsburg Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in L'Orignal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
L'Orignal Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in L'Orignal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cassburn United Church
Paroisse St Jean Baptiste

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Frequently Asked Questions About L'Orignal

What is the population of L'Orignal?

L'Orignal has a population of 1,450 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 121.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in L'Orignal?

L'Orignal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 14.6 inches of snow.

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