From the point of view of tourism, visitors have been perceiving our town through the numerous trees along our Main Street. This architectural element originates from the English tradition of respecting nature. In 1872, the State of Nebraska (US) instituted an "ARBOR DAY", to promote tree planting whithin the vast Western Prairies of the United States, so as to embellish existing communities, as well as to help control the harsh climate. Trees were especially useful for wind-breaking purposes.
Back here un 1882, "La fête des arbres" was made official by Québec Legislation. The people in New Carlisle were certainly inspired by those events, as from 1920 our Main Street was already lined with trees, which were a source of pride and admiration to the inhabitants.
In the 1930's the IODE (Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire) received financial assistance from the Government, and decided to line Road 6 (currently route 132) with trees in memory of New Carlisle's soldiers who died in action during World War I.
We take pride in our trees!
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