Elgin, Quebec
| Elgin, Quebec | |
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| — Municipality — | |
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| Coordinates (933, 2e Concession [1]): 45°01′15″N 74°14′24″W / 45.02083°N 74.24°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| RCM | Le Haut-Saint-Laurent |
| Established | July 01, 1855 |
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Beauharnois—Salaberry |
| Provincial | Huntingdon |
| Government[1][2][3] | |
| • Mayor | Deborah Stewart (since 2009) |
| • Federal MP(s) | Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) |
| • Quebec MNA(s) | Stéphane Billette (PLQ) |
| Area[4] | |
| • Land | 69.53 km2 (26.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[4] | |
| • Total | 458 |
| • Density | 6.6/km2 (17/sq mi) |
| • Change (2001-06) |  2.0% |
| • Dwellings | 200 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code(s) | J0S 2E0 |
| Area code(s) | 450 |
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[edit] About Elgin
Elgin is a rural municipality of less than 500 people in Quebec, Canada. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census was 458. It is located southwest of Huntingdon and bounded by the Trout and Chateauguay rivers and the Québec - US border. The councilors and people of Elgin continue to value and protect their 'forgotten corner' of Québec, with its history, quiet roads, forests and rivers.
[edit] History
The Municipality of the Township of Elgin was formed in 1855, with the present town hall being built in 1869. Its small fields and many stone houses attest to the first Scottish settlers who began arriving in the early 19th century.
[edit] Demographics
[edit] Population
Population trend[5]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 458 | 2.0% |
| 2001 | 449 | 0.2% |
| 1996 | 448 |  4.5% |
| 1991 | 469 | N/A |
[edit] Language
Mother tongue language (2006)[4]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
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| French only | 170 | 37.78% |
| English only | 270 | 60.00% |
| Both English and French | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other languages | 10 | 2.22% |
[edit] Arts and culture
A rural art and music centre offers a full summer program of professional entertainment and cultural events in a renovated old church, now named Kelso Hall. Run by community volunteers, Kelso Hall has been host to comedy acts, classical string quartets, silent movies with piano accompaniment, slide-music presentations, exhibits of art and more.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: Elgin
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: BEAUHARNOIS--SALABERRY (Quebec)
- ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Results: HUNTINGDON
- ^ a b c 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Elgin, Quebec
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
[edit] External links
- Kelso Hall
- Kelso Hall (alternate site)-
- Chateauguay Valley
- Elgin website
- Percy Covered Bridge, Powerscourt Quebec
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