Ayer's Cliff, Quebec
| Ayer's Cliff | |
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| Village municipality | |
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 Location within Memphrémagog RCM. | |
  Ayer's Cliff Location in southern Quebec. | |
| Coordinates: 45°10′N 72°03′W / 45.167°N 72.050°WCoordinates: 45°10′N 72°03′W / 45.167°N 72.050°W[1] | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| RCM | Memphrémagog |
| Settled | 1815 |
| Constituted | February 4, 1909 |
| Government[2][3] | |
| • Mayor | Alec van Zuiden |
| • Federal riding | Compton—Stanstead |
| • Prov. riding | Orford |
| Area[2][4] | |
| • Total | 5.50 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
| • Land | 5.60 km2 (2.16 sq mi) |
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There is an apparent contradiction between two authoritative sources | |
| Population (2011)[4] | |
| • Total | 1,109 |
| • Density | 197.9/km2 (513/sq mi) |
| • Pop 2006-2011 |
 1.2% |
| • Dwellings | 595 |
| Demonym | Ayer's Cliffer |
| Time zone | EST (UTC−5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC−4) |
| Postal code(s) | J0B 1C0 |
| Area code(s) | 819 |
| Highways |
 Route 141  Route 208 |
| Census profile | 2445035[4] |
| MAMROT info | 45035[2] |
| Toponymie info | 142204[1] |
| Website |
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Ayer's Cliff (2011 population 1,109) is a village municipality in the Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality in the Estrie region of Quebec. It is located just north of the Vermont/Canada border, on Lake Massawippi, near the mouth of the Tomifobia River.
History
In the early 1910s and 1920s a number of wealthy Americans built summer estates in Ayer's Cliff. These included the railroad mogul Charles Keller Beekman, Chicago attorney David Leavitt Hough, Charles W. Parker, and George Fuller Parker, a close friend of President Grover Cleveland.
Ayer's Cliff still maintains a large anglophone population, with roots going back to the late 18th century. Today, Ayer's Cliff and the surrounding region are home to a combination of seasonal and year-round residents. The village is the site of Ripplecove Inn, a world-renowned luxury resort featured on CTV Travel's Most Romantic Hideaways.
The annual Ayer's Cliff Fair has been a popular gathering place for Eastern Townshippers since 1845. It is a multi-day event that includes animal shows, rides, attractions and entertainment for all.
Demographics
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 610 | 58.37% |
| French only | 410 | 39.23% |
| Both English and French | 25 | 2.39% |
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 475 | 44.39% |
| French only | 575 | 53.74% |
| Both English and French | 15 | 1.40% |
Notable people
- During the 1930s, multi-millionaire sportsman Foxhall P. Keene maintained a seasonal residence in Ayer's Cliff where he died in 1941.
- American novelist and essayist Upton Sinclair also spent time in Ayer's Cliff in the 1930s.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Reference number 142204 of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (French)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Geographic code 45035 in the official Répertoire des municipalités (French)
- ↑ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: COMPTON--STANSTEAD (Quebec)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "(Code 2445035) Census Profile". 2011 census. Statistics Canada. 2012.
- ↑ 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Ayer's Cliff, Quebec
- ↑ 2011 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Ayer's Cliff, Quebec
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