| Coordinates | 48°03′N 65°10′W |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Gaspésie– Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| RCM | Bonaventure |
| Settled | 1768 |
| Constituted | November 21, 1936 |
| Named for | Henry Hope |
| Mayor | Linda McWhirter |
| Federal riding | Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine—Listuguj |
| Prov. riding | Bonaventure |
| Area total | 51.44 km² |
| Area land | 51.26 km² |
| Population total | 334 |
| Population as of | 2021 |
| Population density | 6.5 km² |
| Pop (2016-21) | 1.5% |
| Dwellings | 167 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC−5) |
| Time zone (DST) | EDT (UTC−4) |
| Postal code(s) | G0C 3C1 |
| Area codes | 418 and 581 |
| Website | www.municipalite hopetown.com |
Hope Town is a municipality in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of the province of Quebec in Canada. Despite its name, the place does not have a "town" (ville) status.
History
In 1768, the first pioneer arrived, a certain Duncan McRae, a soldier of the 78th Fraser Highlanders and native of Dundee in Scotland. His friend and fellow soldier John Ross, who also served in General Wolfe's army, is thought to be the one that attributed the name "Hope" to the place. In 1786, a wave of Loyalists followed and the village was really established.[1]
In 1936, the place separated from Hope Township and was incorporated as the Municipality of Hope East. In 1953, it was renamed to Hope Town.[1]
Demographics
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 640 | — |
| 1951 | 570 | −10.9% |
| 1956 | 571 | +0.2% |
| 1961 | 486 | −14.9% |
| 1966 | 446 | −8.2% |
| 1971 | 365 | −18.2% |
| 1976 | 355 | −2.7% |
| 1981 | 358 | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 373 | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 376 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 371 | −1.3% |
| 2001 | 340 | −8.4% |
| 2006 | 347 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 344 | −0.9% |
| 2016 | 339 | −1.5% |
| 2021 | 334 | −1.5% |
Language
Mother tongue (2021):[2]
- English as first language: 56.7%
- French as first language: 38.8%
- English and French as first language: 3.0%
- Other as first language: 1.5%
Government
List of former mayors:
- Léon Dubé (...–2009)
- Lisa Marie MacWhirter (2009–2013)
- Linda MacWhirter (2013–present)
See also
References
- ^ "Hope Town (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
- ^