Tingwick, Quebec Explained

Tingwick
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Canada Southern Quebec
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates:45.8833°N -129°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Centre-du-Québec
Subdivision Type3:RCM
Subdivision Name3:Arthabaska
Established Title1:Constituted
Established Date1:December 12, 1981
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Paul-Émile Simoneau
Leader Title1:Federal riding
Leader Name1:Richmond—Arthabaska
Leader Title2:Prov. riding
Leader Name2:Drummond–Bois-Francs
Area Total Km2:170.10
Area Land Km2:169.68
Population Total:1395
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:8.2
Population Blank1 Title:Pop 
Population Blank1: 4.3%
Population Demonym:Tingwickois
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:−5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:−4
Postal Code Type:Postal code(s)
Postal Code:J0A 1L0
Area Code:819
Blank Name:Geographical code
Blank Info:39025

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).

Sport

A skiing centre is located at Mount Gleason.

Economy

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

Building

Event

Festival "Rodeo Mecanique" in August.