Hope Town is a
municipality
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in the
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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region
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of the
province
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of
Quebec
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in
Canada
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. 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
Seaforth Highlanders
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and native of
Dundee
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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
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followed and the village was really established.
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.
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Demographics
Population
Language
Mother tongue:
See also
*List of municipalities in Quebec
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References
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Incorporated places in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Municipalities in Quebec