Athens, Ontario
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Athens (2006 Population 3,086) is a town in southern Ontario, Canada. It is located approximately 25 km north of the St. Lawrence River, near Brockville, west of Addison, and about 90 km south west of Ottawa.
Formerly known as Farmersville, it was established in the late 1800s by Benoni Wiltse. Currently, it is known for a series of large outdoor murals depicting historical local life, painted on the sides of various buildings.
Each year, a summer fair is held, called "corn-fest". This fair celebrates the harvest of corn and is held every August.
Another celebration that is held each year is called Farmersville Exhibition, and is also known as "Steam Fair." This fair celebrates the agricultural heritage of the town, and includes steam engines and antique tractors. This takes place in July.
Athens has its own high school A.D.H.S, which is under the school board UCDSB
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