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Henvey Inlet 2
Henvey Inlet 2 Indian Reserve
Henvey Inlet reserve as seen from Georgian Bay
Henvey Inlet reserve as seen from Georgian Bay
Henvey Inlet 2 is located in Southern Ontario
Henvey Inlet 2
Henvey Inlet 2
Location in Southern Ontario
Country Canada
Province Ontario
District Parry Sound
Government
 • Body Henvey Inlet First Nation
Area
 • Total 96.13 km2 (37.12 sq mi)
 • Land 85.96 km2 (33.19 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 5
 • Density 0.1/km2 (0.3/sq mi)
Website www.hifn.ca

Henvey Inlet 2 is a special area of land in Ontario, Canada. It is a First Nations reserve located on the northeastern shore of Georgian Bay. This reserve is one of two lands belonging to the Henvey Inlet First Nation.

What is Henvey Inlet 2?

Henvey Inlet 2 is a designated home for the Henvey Inlet First Nation community. It is found in the Parry Sound District of Ontario. This land helps preserve the culture and traditions of the First Nation people.

Making Clean Energy

This reserve is home to a large wind farm. There are 87 tall Vestas wind turbines here. These turbines use the power of the wind to create electricity. Together, they can produce 300 megawatts of power. That's enough clean energy for many homes! Building the wind farm started in August 2017. It began making electricity in July 2019.

Who Lives Here?

The number of people living in Henvey Inlet 2 changes over time. In 2016, there were 5 people living on the reserve. By 2021, the population had grown to 15 people. This shows how the community can change and grow.

Historical census populations
Year Pop. ±%
1996 21 —    
2001 15 −28.6%
2006 15 +0.0%
2011 28 +86.7%
2016 5 −82.1%
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