Campbell's Bay, Quebec
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| Campbell's Bay, Quebec | |
| Coordinates (59, rue Leslie): | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Outaouais |
| RCM | Pontiac |
| Constitution | 23 Feb, 1904 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Jean-Louis Auger |
| - Federal MP Pontiac |
Lawrence Cannon (Conservative Party of (Canada) |
| - Quebec MNA Pontiac |
Charlotte L'Ecuyer (Parti Libéral du Québec) |
| Area | |
| - Land | 3.54 km² (1.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 745 |
| - Density | 210.7/km² (545.7/sq mi) |
| - Change ~2001 | -2.7% |
| - Dwellings | 333 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 819 |
| Access Routes |  Route 148 Route 301 |
Campbell's Bay is a village in the Pontiac Regional County Municipality in western Quebec. Its population in 2001 was 766. [1]
It is the county seat and is home to most government offices for the county, including the Sûreté du Québec, and has French and English elementary schools. Campbell's Bay is in the heart of the Pontiac, as it is situated between Shawville and Fort-Coulonge. It also lies completely enclosed by the municipality of Litchfield on all sides, with the exception of the Ottawa River to the west.
It is home to quaint businesses such as the "Dépôt", "Second Mais Bon" and Atelier du Druide, a pottery school and shop offering many products and services including classes and retreats. Some of the many other businesses include: Jericom, Gigi's Café (High quality and Excellent food), Boni Choix (Town grocery), The Baie Inn(bar), Peggy's, Le Jonction, Andrée Studio, Klukes Corner, The Snack Shack and Place Cartier. There is also a bank.
[edit] Town Festivals
Campbell’s Bay Annual Fall Art Festival during Thanksgiving Weekend Atelier du Druide
FallFest Church of Faith, Praise and Prayer 1289 Highway 148, Campbell’s Bay, Quebec, J0X 1K0 [2]
And many others!!!
[edit] History
A hanging took place in 1935 in Campbell's Bay Court Yard. Michael Bradley was convicted for the murder of five family members. He was the last person to be hanged in Campbell's Bay.
[edit] References
- Affaires Municipales et Regions Quebec
- Statistics Canada
- Elections Canada Results - 39th General Election (2006)
- Director General of Quebec Elections
- Official Transport Quebec Road Map
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