Tingwick, Quebec
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| Tingwick | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Canada |
| Province | Québec |
| Municipality status | Municipality |
| Geographic code | 39025 |
| Constitution date | March 3, 2000 |
| Mayor Current term of office |
Paul-Émile Simoneau November 2005 – November 2009 |
| Latitude Longitude |
45° 52' 50" North 71° 56' 35" West |
| Land area | 169.65 km² |
| Population | 1,458 inhab. (2006) |
| Density | 8.6 inhab./km² |
| People | Tingwickois |
Tingwick is a Canadian municipality of Quebec established in Arthabaska Regional County Municipality, Quebec of Arthabaska and administrative area of Quebec.
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[edit] Geography
Municipality of Tingwick is located inside Tingwick township that is part of Eastern Townships. There are 2 rivers: Rivière des Pins and Rivière des Rosiers (It was also called Trout River).
[edit] Sport
Skiing center at mount Gleason.
[edit] Economy
Agriculture: milk production, pig and maple sugar.
[edit] Building
- Catholic church Saint Patrick since 1857.
- Primary school Saint-Coeur-de-Marie.
[edit] Event
Festival "Rodeo Mecanique" in August.
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