The town's mountainous terrain in the heart of the Canadian Appalachians has earned it the nickname of "Quebec's little Switzerland," and boasts a picturesque location adjacent to the northern Nicolet river. The first settlers to the area arrived in 1835, but colonization actually began in spring 1849 with the establishment of a Catholic parish. The principal source of income in Chesterville is agriculture and forest exploitation. The free annual Symposium L'Accueil des Grands Peintres (art symposium) attracts many art lovers and features exhibits, artist conferences, workshops, local fare, and other cultural activities. More information...
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