Orford, Quebec
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| Orford, Quebec | |
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| Coordinates (2530, chemin du Parc[1]): 45°18′50.76″N 72°10′14.16″W / 45.3141°N 72.1706°WCoordinates: 45°18′50.76″N 72°10′14.16″W / 45.3141°N 72.1706°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| RCM | Memphrémagog |
| Established | July 1, 1855 |
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Brome—Missisquoi |
| Provincial | Orford |
| Government[1][2][3] | |
| • Mayor | Pierre Bastien |
| • Federal MP(s) | Christian Ouellet (BQ) |
| • Quebec MNA(s) | Pierre Reid (PLQ) |
| Area[4] | |
| • Land | 135.67 km2 (52.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[4] | |
| • Total | 2,979 |
| • Density | 22.0/km2 (57/sq mi) |
| • Change (2001-06) |  25.0% |
| • Dwellings | 2,240 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code(s) | J1X |
| Area code(s) | 819 |
| Access Routes[5] |  Route 141 Route 220 |
| Website | www.canton.orford.qc.ca |
Orford is a township of 3,000 people, part of the Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec.
Orford's main attraction is its ski resort on Mount Orford. Mount Orford attracts thousands of people every winter.
Orford is well known for the Orford National Park. The park has thousands of acres of forest and two major lakes, Stukley and Fraser. Cherry river runs through the park and ends up in Lake Memphremagog. The township has many lakes and is a tourist destination in Quebec.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: Orford
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: BROME--MISSISQUOI (Quebec)
- ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: ORFORD
- ^ a b 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Orford, Quebec
- ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map
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