Notre-Dame-des-Bois is a
municipality
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The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
in
Le Granit Regional County Municipality in the
Estrie
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region of
Quebec
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,
Canada
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, on the
Canada–United States border. The population was 1,028 as of the
Canada 2021 Census.
Located in the
Appalachians
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, it lies at 555 metres in altitude, making it one of the highest towns in Quebec.
Mont-Mégantic National Park is located in Notre-Dame-des-Bois and is one of the biggest tourism draws to the region.
Sources
Commission de toponymie du QuébecMinistère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire
External links
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Municipalities in Quebec
Incorporated places in Estrie
Le Granit Regional County Municipality