Tingwick, Quebec

Tingwick is a Canadian municipality of Quebec established in Arthabaska Regional County Municipality, Quebec.

Tingwick
Municipality
Location within Arthabaska RCM.
Tingwick
Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°53′N 72°57′W[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionCentre-du-Québec
RCMArthabaska
ConstitutedDecember 12, 1981
Government
  MayorPaul-Émile Simoneau
  Federal ridingRichmond—Arthabaska
  Prov. ridingDrummond–Bois-Francs
Area
  Total170.10 km2 (65.68 sq mi)
  Land169.68 km2 (65.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
  Total1,395
  Density8.2/km2 (21/sq mi)
  Pop 2006-2011
4.3%
Demonym(s)Tingwickois
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J0A 1L0
Area code(s)819
Geographical code39025
Websitewww.tingwick.ca

Geography

The Municipality of Tingwick is located with the township of Tingwick in the Eastern Townships. There are 2 rivers: Rivière des Pins and Rivière des Rosiers (also known as Trout River).

Sport

A skiing centre is located at Mount Gleason.

Economy

Agriculture is the main industry in the area, focusing on dairy, pork, and maple sugar production.

Building

  • Catholic church Saint Patrick since 1857.
  • Primary school Saint-Coeur-de-Marie.

Event

Festival "Rodeo Mecanique" in August.

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