Waterville

Sector Coaticook

Beyond its engaging New England charm, Waterville has outstanding hydroelectric potential, which attracted its initial British, Loyalist and American population in 1870. Waterville remains an industrial centre, with three internationally recognized companies, one of which is Waterville TG, acquired by the Japanese giant Gosei in 1988 and specializing in auto-part manufacturing. Aside from the rubber, plastic moulding and woodworking factories, Waterville is also host to a number of interesting buildings: the mansard-style Gale family residence, now the Foyer Waterville; the Anglican church on the corner of Principale and Compton Ouest; a covered bridge dating from the second half of the 19th century; and the Ball residence, a Queen-Anne style house which belonged to the founders of the Dominion Smith company, once a North American leader in scythe handle production. The former Ball residence now housesread more >

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Population: 1,974

Sector: Coaticook

 

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