Athens, Ontario
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Athens is a town in southern Ontario, Canada, with a population of 2,800 people. It is located approximately 25 km north of the St. Lawrence River, near Brockville, and about 90 km south west of Ottawa.
Formerly known as Farmersville, it was established in the late 1800s by Benoni Wilste. 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 agricultural heritage of the town, and includes steam engine's and antique tractors.
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