Tingwick, Quebec

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Tingwick, Quebec
Coordinates: 45°52′50″N 72°56′35″W / 45.88056, -72.94306
Country	Canada
Province	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.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Sport 3 Economy 4 Building 5 Event 6 References

[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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