East Bolton, Quebec

East Bolton, Quebec
Name	East Bolton, Quebec
Settlement type	Municipality
Coordinates	45.2333, -72.3667
Subdivision type	Canada
Subdivision name	Quebec
Subdivision type1	Estrie
Subdivision name1	Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality
Population total	566
Population as of	2016
Timezone	Eastern Time Zone
Utc offset	-5
Timezone DST	Eastern Daylight Time
Utc offset DST	-4

East Bolton, Quebec is a municipality located in the Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality of Estrie, near the cities of Cowansville and Farnham. The area is surrounded by the Green Mountains (Vermont) to the south and the Montérégie region to the north, with the Yamaska River flowing through the nearby Granby, Quebec. East Bolton is situated near the United States border, close to the states of Vermont and New York (state), and is part of the Saint Lawrence River valley. The municipality is also near the Mont Sutton ski resort and the Parc national du Mont-Orford.

Geography

The geography of East Bolton is characterized by its location in the Saint Lawrence Lowlands, with the Appalachian Mountains to the east and the Ottawa Valley to the west. The municipality is situated near the Lac Brome and the Lac Memphrémagog, and is part of the Missisquoi River watershed. The area is also close to the Mont Yamaska and the Mont Shefford, which are part of the Appalachian Mountains range. East Bolton is near the cities of Magog and Sherbrooke, and is part of the Estrie region, which is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities, such as Mont-Tremblant National Park and the Rivière du Nord.

History

The history of East Bolton dates back to the early 19th century, when the area was first settled by Loyalists from the United States. The municipality was officially established in 1845, and was named after the town of Bolton, Massachusetts. East Bolton is located near the Vermont border, and was an important stop on the Underground Railroad during the American Civil War. The area was also home to many Quakers and Methodists, who settled in the region and established churches and communities, such as the Sheldon, Vermont and Enosburg Falls, Vermont. The municipality is also near the Battle of the Chateauguay, which took place during the War of 1812.

Demographics

As of the 2016 Canada Census, the population of East Bolton was 566 people, with a population density of 12.1 people per square kilometer. The municipality has a total area of 46.78 square kilometers, and is part of the Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality. The area is predominantly English-speaking, with a small French-speaking minority, and is near the cities of Montreal and Quebec City. East Bolton is also close to the Abenaki and Mohawk reserves, and is part of the Waban-Aki Confederacy.

Economy

The economy of East Bolton is primarily based on agriculture, with many farms in the area producing dairy products, maple syrup, and apples. The municipality is also home to several small businesses, including sawmills and woodworking shops, and is near the Port of Montreal and the St. Lawrence Seaway. East Bolton is part of the Eastern Townships region, which is known for its natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities, such as hunting and fishing. The area is also close to the Olympic Stadium (Montreal) and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

Infrastructure

The infrastructure of East Bolton includes several roads and highways, including Route 139 (Quebec) and Route 243 (Quebec). The municipality is also served by the Central Maine and Quebec Railway and the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad. East Bolton is near the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and the Burlington International Airport, and is part of the Société de transport de Montréal and the Réseau de transport en commun de Sherbrooke. The area is also close to the University of Sherbrooke and the Bishop's University.

Culture

The culture of East Bolton is influenced by its history and geography, with a strong emphasis on agriculture and outdoor recreation. The municipality is home to several community events, including the Bolton Fair and the Estrie Festival, and is near the Montreal Jazz Festival and the Just for Laughs festival. East Bolton is also close to the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke and the Lennoxville Bishop's University, and is part of the Eastern Townships region, which is known for its natural beauty and cultural attractions, such as the Abbey of Saint-Benoît-du-Lac and the Mont Orford National Park. The area is also near the Olympic Park (Montreal) and the Uniprix Stadium.

Category: Municipalities in Estrie