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Town in Quebec, Canada
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Richmond is a small city in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. The town's historic buildings, often with slate foundations or decorations, have a unique New England industrial charm that make it stand out from other towns and cities in the region.
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Archives open by appointment only.
The second-largest St. Patrick's Day event in Quebec, this parade taps into Richmond's historic Celtic population.
A long urban park that stretches along the banks of the St. François River south of the Mackenzie bridge, the Parc Nautique is also the launch for the only guided kayak tours of the river. Reservations are required for the half-day tours, which run from April to September.
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails.
This county fair has been open since 1856. Attractions include crafts, food, contests, animals, and rides. The Demolition Derby on Saturday is the high point of the event. Some dinners and other get-togethers happen on site year-round.
Pasta, pizza, chicken, poutines, submarines.
Pizza, grill, seafood, hamburgers, Italian cuisine, breakfast in the dining room or for take-out.
Resto-bar serving pizza, sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas, nachos.
Café with outdoor and indoor seating on the ground floor of a former convent, now converted to a community arts space. Third-wave coffee, hot meals, salads and pastries are all available. The grounds of the convent are also nice for a walk beneath the trees.
A clean economy motel.
Richmond is divided by the St. François River which runs roughly southeast to northwest.
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