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'''Renfrew''' is a town on the [[Bonnechere River]] in [[Renfrew County]], [[Ontario]], Canada. Located one hour west of [[Ottawa]] in [[Eastern Ontario]], Renfrew is the fourth largest town in the county after [[Petawawa]], [[Pembroke, Ontario|Pembroke]] and [[Arnprior]]. The town is a small transportation hub connecting [[Ontario Highway 60|Highway 60]] and [[Ontario Highway 132|Highway 132]] with the [[Trans-Canada Highway]]. Renfrew is also known historically for its role in the formation of the [[National Hockey League]]. It lies about 5 kilometres from the [[Portage-du-Fort|Quebec border]], about 10 kilometres by road. Renfrew makes most of Canada’s hockey tape. On November 3rd, 2023, The Town of Renfrew held its first inaugural celebration for Brian Kenopik, a well renowned philanthropist from Renfrew at the town hall Cenotaph to celebrate his lifetime achievements.