Mont Saint-Grégoire
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This article is about the mountain. For the populated place, see Mont-Saint-Grégoire, Quebec.
Mont Saint-Grégoire (height: 251 m (823 ft)) is a mountain in the Montérégie region of southern Quebec, Canada. It is composed of essexite and syenite, strongly contrasting with the surrounding sedimentary rocks. The area around Mont Saint-Grégoire is known for its maple syrup production, as well as some wine production.
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Mont Saint-Grégoire | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 251 m (823 ft) |
Coordinates | 45°21′29″N 73°09′08″W |
Geography | |
Location | Mont-Saint-Grégoire, 10 km (6 mi) east of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada |
Parent range | Monteregian Hills |
Topo map | NTS 31H6 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Early Cretaceous |
Mountain type | Intrusive stock |
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The name was changed in 1923 from Mount Johnson [citation needed]. Mont Saint-Grégoire was named in honour of Pope Gregory I, who was also known as Gregory the Great.[1][2]