Emo, Ontario
Emo is a small rural township, located along the Rainy River near the southwestern corner of northern Ontario, Canada, on the U.S. border directly north of the state of Minnesota. Emo had a population of 1,333 in the Canada 2016 Census.
Emo | |
|---|---|
Township (single-tier) | |
| Township of Emo | |
Emo | |
| Coordinates: 48°38′N 93°50′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| District | Rainy River |
| Settled | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1899 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township |
| • Mayor | Harold McQuaker |
| • Federal riding | Thunder Bay—Rainy River |
| • Prov. riding | Kenora—Rainy River |
| Area | |
| • Land | 203.09 km2 (78.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 1,333 |
| • Density | 6.6/km2 (17/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code | P0W 1E0 |
| Area code | 807 |
| Website | www.emo.ca |
It is known for its stock car races, its picturesque, family-friendly waterfront park, the annual Rainy River Agricultural Fair (cattle industry is key in the area) and the Emo Walleye Classic fishing tournament.
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