Tingwick

Tingwick
Location within Arthabaska RCM.
Location within Arthabaska RCM.
Tingwick is located in Southern Quebec
Tingwick
Tingwick
Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°53′N 72°57′W / 45.883°N 72.950°W / 45.883; -72.950[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionCentre-du-Québec
RCMArthabaska
ConstitutedDecember 12, 1981
Government
 • MayorRéal Fortin
 • Federal ridingRichmond—Arthabaska
 • Prov. ridingDrummond–Bois-Francs
Area
 • Total
170.10 km2 (65.68 sq mi)
 • Land169.48 km2 (65.44 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
1,484
 • Density8.8/km2 (23/sq mi)
 • Pop 2016-2021
Increase 5.2%
DemonymTingwickois
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
Area code819
Geographical code39025
Websitewww.tingwick.ca

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

Geography

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

Economy

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

Arts and culture

Festival "Rodeo Mecanique" in August.

Sport

A skiing centre is located at Mount Gleason.

Infrastructure

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

References