Hinchinbrooke is a rural community in southern Quebec, in the Châteauguay Valley, in the MRC de Le Haut-Saint-Laurent. The population as of the Canada 2011 Census was 2,242. History Since the 1980 dissolution of Huntingdon County, Hinchinbrooke is within Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality. Geography The municipality is situated along the Canada–United States border. It is one of the two southernmost communities in Quebec, along with Elgin, with their tripoint with New York on the Châteauguay River being the southernmost point in the province. Communities The following locations reside within the municipality's boundaries: Athelstan () – a hamlet situated on the western border with Elgin. Brooklet () – a hamlet situated in the southeast. Herdman () – a hamlet located along Quebec Route 202 in the south. Parc Davignon () – a cottage community along the US border. Powerscourt () – a hamlet situated on the southwest border with Elgin. Rockburn () – a hamlet located along Quebec Route 202 in the southeast. Lakes & Rivers The following waterways pass through or are situated within the municipality's boundaries: Lac Moonlight () – a small lake in the southwest. Rivière Hinchinbrooke () – runs along the municipality's western border. Demographics Population Language Economy The primary industries in Hinchinbrooke are agriculture, with dairy cattle and apple farming being the most prevalent sub-sectors. Notable residents Sir William Hales Hingston, physician and mayor of Montreal from 1875 to 1877, was born in Hinchinbrooke. See also Hinchinbrooke River Trout River Rivière aux Outardes Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality Liste des municipalités locales de la Montérégie List of municipalities in Quebec References External links Chateauguay Valley Percy Covered Bridge Powerscourt bridge Municipalities in Quebec Incorporated places in Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality