Ayer's Cliff
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History
In the early 1910s and 1920s a number of wealthy Americans built summer estates in Ayer's Cliff. These included the railroad mogul Charles Keller Beekman, Chicago attorney David Leavitt Hough, Charles W. Parker, and George Fuller Parker, a close friend of President Grover Cleveland.
Ayer's Cliff still maintains a large anglophone population, with roots going back to the late 18th century. Today, Ayer's Cliff and the surrounding region are home to a combination of seasonal and year-round residents. The village is the site of Ripplecove Inn, a world-renowned luxury resort featured on CTV Travel's Most Romantic Hideaways.
The annual Ayer's Cliff Fair has been a popular gathering place for Eastern Townshippers since 1845. It is a multi-day event that includes animal shows, rides, attractions and entertainment for all.
Demographics
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| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 610 | 58.37% |
| French only | 410 | 39.23% |
| Both English and French | 25 | 2.39% |
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 475 | 44.39% |
| French only | 575 | 53.74% |
| Both English and French | 15 | 1.40% |
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 417 | 37.70% |
| French only | 644 | 58.23% |
| Both English and French | 45 | 4.07% |
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 415 | 35.2% |
| French only | 705 | 59.7% |
| Both English and French | 55 | 4.7% |
Notable people
- During the 1930s, multi-millionaire sportsman Foxhall P. Keene maintained a seasonal residence in Ayer's Cliff where he died in 1941.
- American novelist and essayist Upton Sinclair also spent time in Ayer's Cliff in the 1930s.
See also
- Ayer's Cliff Fair
- List of anglophone communities in Quebec
- List of village municipalities in Quebec
- Tomifobia River
- Wulftec International
References
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- ↑ 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Ayer's Cliff, Quebec
- ↑ 2011 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Ayer's Cliff, Quebec
- ↑ 2016 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Ayer's Cliff, Quebec
- ↑ 2021 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Ayer's Cliff, Quebec
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