The area was first tied to Lorette, where Jesuit Pierre Chaumonot built a chapel in 1674 for the Huron-Wendat who had taken refuge near Québec City. After they left for Jeune-Lorette in 1697, the place became known as Ancienne-Lorette and was settled by French colonists. The Champigny area was known as Gaudarville, and the Chauveau area as Les Grands-Déserts.
The neighbourhood at a glance
BoroughSainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge
Northwest Québec Cityaround Jean-Lesage airport
Life in the Aéroport neighbourhood
The vibe
A vast area that is residential, agricultural and commercial at once, where streets of houses sit next to country roads and big-box stores.
The housing
Mostly single-family houses, with a smaller share of apartments in buildings under five storeys.
Nearby
L’Ancienne-Lorette · Lac Saint-Augustin · Cap-Rouge
Good to know
The neighbourhood is very large: check which area the unit is in (Champigny, Jouvence or Chauveau) and its access to the Félix-Leclerc and Duplessis highways.
Landmarks
- Jean Lesage International Airport
- Base de plein air de Sainte-Foy
- Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel
History
The history of the Aéroport neighbourhood
- 1855The parish of Ancienne-Lorette is created
- 1941First commercial flight at the airport
- 1970Annexed to the city of Sainte-Foy
- 1993The airport becomes Jean-Lesage
- 2009Joins Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge
In 1855, the area became the parish municipality of Ancienne-Lorette. It lost part of its land in 1872 when Saint-Félix-du-Cap-Rouge was created, and again in 1909 with Saint-Gérard-Majella. In 1947, the village split from the parish to form the village municipality of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, and the parish remained mostly agricultural.
In 1939, an airfield was created here to train air observers during the Second World War. The first commercial flight took place on September 11, 1941, and the airport became a civilian facility in 1945. Construction of the first modern terminal began in 1955, and the first transatlantic flights arrived in 1976.
On March 15, 1969, the parish took the name L’Ancienne-Lorette, then it was annexed to Sainte-Foy on December 26, 1970, and became the Laurentien ward. In 1993, the airport was renamed in honour of Jean Lesage. After the 2002 merger, the Laurentien ward became the Aéroport neighbourhood, part of the Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge borough since November 1, 2009.
Frequently asked questions about the Aéroport neighbourhood
Where is the Aéroport neighbourhood?
In the northwest of Québec City, in the Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge borough, around Jean-Lesage International Airport. It borders the city of L’Ancienne-Lorette.
Where does the name Aéroport come from?
From Jean-Lesage International Airport, located at the heart of the neighbourhood. Before 2002, the area was called the Laurentien ward, a name many residents still use.
What are the residential areas of the Aéroport neighbourhood?
Champigny, Jouvence and Chauveau. The neighbourhood also includes the farming area along the Saint-Ange and Saint-Denis roads and a small part of the Lac Saint-Augustin area.
How do I find an apartment for rent in the Aéroport neighbourhood?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in the Aéroport neighbourhood will soon be listed on the site, along with the online rental application. In the meantime, Cléo can notify you as soon as a unit is posted.
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