Ormstown is a town in Quebec, Canada, which is situated on the Chateauguay River in the heart of the Chateauguay Valley. It is approximately 1 hour southwest of Montreal and 20 minutes north of New York State in the United States. The town's population is approximately 3,500 people. Francophones comprise about 65% of the population. The town recently merged with the surrounding parish of St-Malachie d'Ormstown.^{[citation needed]} Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595... The Chateauguay River has its source in northern New York. ... Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (well-being through harmony) Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Quebec Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ...

Ormstown has two elementary schools, one high school (Chateauguay Valley Regional), and two adult education facilities, several restaurants and churches. Ormstown is also well known for its numerous antique dealers and unique gift shops. There is a park north of the centre of town which is home to Ormstown Beach, an urban legend created and memorialized in the 1970s with "I've been to Ormstown Beach" bumper stickers. It is a popular summer activity to cycle along the Chateauguay River. The town has traces of an old dam, which was once the source of power for the mill. People living outside the town only gained access to electricity following World War II. Chateauguay Valley Regional is an English language high school in Ormstown, Quebec, Canada serving the Chateauguay Valley area and Valleyfield. ...

One of the town's main attractions is the Ormstown Fair, which was started in 1914. It is held annually during the first week of June, making it Quebec's earliest spring fair. Several competitions take place at the fair: farm animals, crafts, and baked goods are evaluated by judges and can be viewed by fairgoers. Other competitions include tractor pull, demolition derby, and equestrian events. Additionally, there are carnival rides, arcades, a petting zoo, and live musical performances.

Located near Ormstown, in the hamlet of Alan's Corners, is the site of the Battle of the Chateauguay, where on October 25, 1813 Canadian and Native forces fought and repelled an invading American force that was planning to attack Montreal during the War of 1812. There is a National Parks of Canada museum near the site of the battle. Combatants United Kingdom United States Commanders Charles de Salaberry Wade Hampton Strength 400 French Canadian militia 170 natives 4,000 regulars Casualties 2 killed 15 wounded 3 captured 2 deserted 23 dead 33 wounded 29 missing The Battle of the Chateauguay was a battle of the War of 1812. ... Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (well-being through harmony) Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Quebec Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ... Combatants United States Great Britain Canada Bermuda Eastern Woodland Indians Commanders James Madison Henry Dearborn Jacob Brown Winfield Scott Andrew Jackson George Prevost Isaac Brock† Tecumseh† Strength •United States Regular Army: 35,800 •Rangers: 3,049 •Militia: 458,463* •US Navy & US Marines: (at start of war): •Frigates:6 •Other... Parks Canada is a Canadian government agency whose purpose is to protect and present nationally significant examples of Canadas natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations. ...

In the 1950s, Ormstown became the site of a significant microwave radio relay station, part of the Trans Canada Telephone System. Initially, the system passed through the major cities of Canada via towers located on top of downtown telephone buildings. Subsequently, concerns were expressed that a disaster affecting any of those city cores, such as a war or uprising, would result in an interruption of the continuity of the transcontinental communications system. The solution was to locate a "bypass" microwave site outside each of those cities with links to the east and west as well as a short link into the city. The Ormstown facility was the bypass point for Montreal, but had further significance as it also included a link to the AT&T Long LinesTD2 microwave system in the United States. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Stentor Alliance is a formal alliance of Canadas major telecommunications companies, specifically its incumbent local exchange carriers. ... AT&T Long Lines logo, 1969-1983 The AT&T Long Lines microwave relay network provided long-distance transport services to AT&T and its customers from the late 1940s to the early 1980s. ...

The mayor, John McCaig, was recently re-elected and began his 2nd term in office with promises of eliminating the power lines on main street.^{[citation needed]}.

Ormstown, along with neighboring Franklin have tire dumps where old tires are stored in large piles visible from outer space^{[citation needed]}.

Nearby Towns and Townships,

Huntingdon, Dewitville, Franklin, Howick Huntingdon is a small town in Huntingdon County in the Montérégie region of the province of Quebec, Canada. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Franklin is a municipality along the US-Canada border in Quebec. ... Howick is the third smallest municipality in Quebec, Canada. ...

Links

Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site of Canada

Ormstown Fair

Coordinates: 45°08′N, 74°00′W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...