Chesterville, Quebec
| Chesterville, Quebec | |
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| — Municipality — | |
| Nickname(s): Quebec's little Switzerland | |
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| Coordinates: 45°57′45″N 71°49′15″W / 45.9625°N 71.82083°WCoordinates: 45°57′45″N 71°49′15″W / 45.9625°N 71.82083°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Regional County Municipality | Arthabaska |
| Settled | 1835-1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 115.42 km2 (44.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 801 |
| • Density | 6.9/km2 (17.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | G0P 1J0 |
| Area code(s) | 819 |
| Highway | Route 161 |
Chesterville is a municipality in the Arthabaska district of the Centre-du-Québec (Bois-Francs) region of Quebec, on Route 161 approximately 130 kilometres (81 mi) southeast of Montreal.
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[edit] Geography
The town's mountainous terrain in the heart of the Canadian Appalachians has earned it the nickname of "Quebec's little Switzerland," and boasts a picturesque location adjacent to the northern Nicolet river.
[edit] History
The first settlers to the area arrived in 1835, but colonization actually began in spring 1849 with the establishment of a Catholic parish.
[edit] Demographics
(according to Statistics Canada 2001 census)
- Growth Rate (1996–2001): 2.2%
- Total Private Dwellings: 313
- Area: 115.42 km²
- Density: 6.9 people per km²
The principal source of income in Chesterville is agriculture and forest exploration, but the area is also a haven for artists.
[edit] Attractions
The free annual Symposium L'Accueil des Grands Peintres (art symposium) attracts many art lovers and features exhibits, artist conferences, workshops, local fare, and other cultural activities.
«Clairière - Art et Nature» is a 2 km forest path and natural amphitheatre dedicated to Professional site specific visual arts and musical concerts. Annual week-ends events are presented in August and September; they are open to the public. [1]
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[edit] External links
- Anderson Machineries (agricultural and forestry machinery manufacturer)
- Centre-du-Québec touristic region
- Groupe Synergy Composites (developer of advanced composite products and technology for the utility vehicle and bus industries)
- Centre-du-Québec
- [2] Clairière - Art et Nature is an organization dedicated to creation and promotion of contemporary visual arts and music.
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