# Temiskaming Shores

> city in Ontario, Canada

**Wikidata**: [Q1982768](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1982768)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temiskaming_Shores)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/temiskaming-shores

## Summary
Temiskaming Shores is a city in Ontario, Canada, classified as a single-tier municipality. It serves as the capital of the Timiskaming District and was established on January 1, 2004. The city is located at coordinates 47.4936° N, 79.7152° W and comprises the settlements of Haileybury, New Liskeard, North Cobalt, and Dymond.

## Key Facts
- **Official Website**: http://www.temiskamingshores.ca/
- **Inception Date**: January 1, 2004
- **Classification**: Single-tier municipality; City
- **Location**: Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada
- **Administrative Role**: Capital of Timiskaming District
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 47.493611111111115, Longitude -79.71527777777777
- **Elevation**: 347.5 metres above sea level
- **Time Zone**: Eastern Time Zone
- **Postal Code**: P0J
- **Statistics Canada Geographic Code**: 3554020
- **CGNDB Unique ID**: FETFQ
- **SNARC ID**: 1357

## FAQs
**What settlements are located within Temiskaming Shores?**
The city contains the settlements of Haileybury, New Liskeard, North Cobalt, and Dymond.

**What jurisdictions border Temiskaming Shores?**
The city shares borders with multiple entities including Kerns, Casey, Harley, Harris, Hudson, Cobalt, Coleman, and Unorganized West Timiskaming District.

**How is Temiskaming Shores identified in external databases?**
The entity holds numerous identifiers including a Geonames ID (6162659), a Who's on First ID (101735509), an OpenStreetMap Relation ID (7570221), and a Freebase ID (/m/028gv6).

## Why It Matters
Temiskaming Shores functions as the administrative capital of the Timiskaming District, serving as a central hub for the region. Its status as a single-tier municipality means it operates independently of a regional government, managing its own services and governance directly. The city's formation in 2004 through the amalgamation of distinct settlements created a consolidated urban center in northeastern Ontario.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the Timiskaming District.
- Being a single-tier municipality, a specific classification for large human settlements in Ontario.
- Having a specific elevation of 347.5 metres.
- Possessing a multilingual Wikipedia presence across 21 languages including English, French, German, and Arabic.

## Body

### Governance and Administrative Status
Temiskaming Shores is officially classified as a city and a single-tier municipality. It is located within the Timiskaming District in Ontario, Canada, and holds the designation of being the capital of that district. The city operates under the Statistics Canada geographic code 3554020. Its governance and administrative records are tracked under the CGNDB Unique ID FETFQ and the SNARC ID 1357.

### Geography and Boundaries
The city is geographically positioned at coordinates 47.493611111111115 latitude and -79.71527777777777 longitude. It sits at an elevation of 347.5 metres above sea level. Temiskaming Shores shares borders with several neighboring jurisdictions: Kerns, Casey, Harley, Harris, Hudson, Cobalt, Coleman, and the Unorganized West Timiskaming District.

### History and Formation
The entity known as Temiskaming Shores was officially inceptioned on January 1, 2004. Historical context regarding the area is provided by "The New Student's Reference Work," which specifically references New Liskeard in relation to the city.

### Demographics and Settlements
The city is composed of four distinct settlements: Haileybury, New Liskeard, North Cobalt, and Dymond. These communities collectively form the city structure. The area is also associated with the Quora topic "Haileybury."

### Media and Digital Presence
Temiskaming Shores maintains a digital presence with an official website and various media identifiers. Its official logo is accessible via Wikimedia Commons. The city is depicted in images hosted on Wikimedia, specifically "Haileybury Ontario.jpg," and features a page banner titled "Temiskaming Shores (20047371126) (cropped).jpg" sourced from Wikivoyage.

The city's Wikipedia presence spans 21 languages, including:
- ar (Arabic)
- atj (Atikamekw)
- ceb (Cebuano)
- de (German)
- diq (Dimli)
- el (Greek)
- en (English)
- es (Spanish)
- fa (Persian)
- fr (French)
- ja (Japanese)
- pl (Polish)
- pnb (Western Punjabi)
- pt (Portuguese)
- sh (Serbo-Croatian)
- simple (Simple English)
- sr (Serbian)
- sv (Swedish)
- tr (Turkish)
- vo (Volapük)
- zh (Chinese)

Additional digital identifiers include:
- OpenWeatherMap City ID: 6162659
- Canadian Encyclopedia Article ID: new-liskeard
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID: place/Temiskaming-Shores
- Freebase ID: /m/028gv6
- Geonames ID: 6162659
- OpenStreetMap Relation ID: 7570221
- Who's on First ID: 101735509

The main category for the entity on Wikimedia Commons is "Temiskaming Shores."

## References

1. [Canadian Geographical Names Database](http://www4.nrcan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/FETFQ)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. GeoNames