Tingwick, Quebec

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Tingwick, Quebec
Coordinates: 45°52′50″N 72°56′35″W / 45.88056, -72.94306
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Quebec Quebec
Region Arthabaska Regional County
Constitution date March 3, 2000
Government
 - Mayor Paul-Émile Simoneau
Nov 2005 – Nov 2009
Area
 - Total 169.65 km² (65.5 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 - Total 1,458
 - Density 8.6/km² (22.3/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Geographical code 39025
demonym 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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