Campbell's Bay, Quebec
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 Location within Pontiac RCM. |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Outaouais |
| RCM | Pontiac |
| Constituted | February 23, 1904 |
| Government[2] | |
| • Mayor | William Stewart |
| • Federal riding | Pontiac |
| • Prov. riding | Pontiac |
| Area[2][3] | |
| • Total | 3.50 km2 (1.35 sq mi) |
| • Land | 3.54 km2 (1.37 sq mi) |
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| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 775 |
| • Density | 219.1/km2 (567/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC−5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC−4) |
| Postal code(s) | J0X 1K0 |
| Area code(s) | 819 |
| Access Routes[4] |  Route 148 Route 301 |
Campbell's Bay is a municipality in Pontiac Regional County Municipality in western Quebec, Canada. Its population in 2011 was 775.[3]
It is the county seat and is home to most government offices for the county, including the Sûreté du Québec, and has French and English elementary schools. Campbell's Bay is in the heart of the Pontiac, as it is situated between Shawville and Fort-Coulonge. It also lies completely enclosed by the municipality of Litchfield on all sides, with the exception of the Ottawa River to the west.
Campbell's Bay is the seat of the judicial district of Pontiac.[5]
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History
A hanging took place in 1935 in Campbell's Bay Court Yard. Michael Bradley was convicted for the murder of five family members. He was the last person to be hanged in Campbell's Bay.
Demographics
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Town festivals
- FallFest at the Church of Faith, Praise and Prayer
- Bikes in the Bay - weekend of motorcycle events, music, food and kids' activities on June 12, 13 & 14, 2009 visit www.bikesinthebay.com for more info
See also
References
- ↑ Reference number 379120 of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (French)
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- ↑ Territorial Division Act. Revised Statutes of Quebec D-11.
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- ↑ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census
External links
- Elections Canada Results - 39th General Election (2006)
- Director General of Quebec Elections
- Official Transport Quebec Road Map
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