by Tough Creek and the South Etchemin River, among other bodies of water and lakes. In season, it is a great spot to go hunting and go fishing, most notably for speckled trout. St. Malachie is also home to Mont Kinsella, a mountain peak which provides a panoramic view of the town. It is ranked as the 871st highest mountain in Quebec. The Committee footpath is a scenic trail throughout St. Malachie measuring 27.3 kilometers long. It runs along the forest areas and it is equipped with resting areas in places where nature can be easily admired. The footpath is also equipped with stairs and panels which indicate the species and natural vegetation you may see along the path. The footpath is closed during the winter season and reopened in the spring. Climate St. Malachie follows the four distinct seasons of spring, summer, winter and fall and it is located in the northeastern tip of North America. It follows three types of climate throughout the seasons: humid, subarctic and arctic. Daily sunshine duration is eight hours in December, the time of year when it is the shortest. Community The small population is renowned for its agriculture and parishes. The religious architectural heritage is very prevalent in this town and displays much of the Irish presence. One resident of Saint-Malachie is international artist Viviane Gruais Domenge. She paints using mixed media and has had exhibitions in France, Belgium, Italy and across Canada. She paints mostly abstract nature scenes that have been shown around the world Two-time Olympic athlete Marie-Michèle Gagnon was born and raised in Lac Etchemin. She is a world-renowned alpine ski racer specializing in slalom. She represented Canada in Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014. In 2009, Portage Rehabilitation Centre was established in St. Malachie. It catered specifically to French-speaking adolescents dealing with drug abuse issues. However, adults and parents of the adolescents can also be provided service at Portage. Residents of Portage partake in socio-economic and socio-cultural activities within St. Malachie such as projects to help and assist with the growth of Atlantic salmon in the Etchemin River and expeditions on the mountains of St. Malachie, including La Crapaudière and Mont Kinsella. Organizations St. Malachie has multiple organizations that cater to a large spectrum of people. These include: Circle Farming St. Malachie: dedicated to improving lives of women and families through craft heritage Knights of Columbus Hunting and Fishing