Huntingdon

Huntingdon is a city located on the banks of the Châteauguay River in the Montérégie region, approximately 60 kilometers southwest of Montreal, featuring active local commerce and preserved historical architecture.

The city of Huntingdon was officially established on September 10, 1848, following its separation from surrounding townships, with its name originating from a town in England according to the tradition of naming North American settlements after European locations.

The city maintains an active farmers' market held every Saturday from May to October, showcasing regional produce and local goods, while preserving many Edwardian and Victorian architectural structures throughout its neighborhoods.

Huntingdon offers educational institutions including primary and secondary schools, recreational facilities such as an arena, swimming pools, tennis courts, and healthcare services accessible through a medical clinic and CLSC.

The city possesses notable military connections with troop mobilizations during the Fenian Raids and a training camp used until the Korean War era, commemorated through various monuments and memorials throughout the community.

Location: Le Haut-Saint-Laurent

Inception: October 9, 1848

Shares border with: Godmanchester, Hinchinbrooke

Address: Huntingdon, QC J0S 1H0, Canada

Website: http://villehuntingdon.com

GPS coordinates: 45.08333,-74.16667

Latest update: July 7, 2025 09:07