Armagh Township was created in 1799 and named after a county in Ulster, Northern Ireland. Despite the name, the first residents were not Irish. Charles Turgeon, from Saint-Vallier, settled there around 1838, and other settlers came from Saint-Vallier, Saint-Michel and Saint-Raphaël.
The town at a glance
RCMBellechasse
South Shorein the Bellechasse Appalachians
Life in Armagh
The vibe
A rural area with rugged terrain, surrounded by forests and farms. The Parc des Chutes and the Cycloroute de Bellechasse draw cyclists, hikers and snowmobilers.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes and farms. Several old buildings stand along Rue Principale in the village centre.
Nearby
Recreation grounds · Musée de la Gare · Cycloroute de Bellechasse
Good to know
Route 281 links Armagh to Saint-Raphaël and Highway 20 to the north. Entry to the Parc des Chutes is free for residents, and the RCM runs on-demand shared transportation to Lévis, Montmagny and Sainte-Marie.
Landmarks
- Parc des Chutes d’Armagh
- Saint-Cajetan church
- Route 281
History
The history of Armagh
- 1799Armagh Township created
- 1857First chapel built
- 1882Parish canonically established
- 1934Church completed
- 1993Village and parish merge
In 1857, residents got permission to build a wooden chapel, and a first missionary opened the parish registers. A first church followed, and the parish of Saint-Cajetan-d’Armagh was canonically erected in 1882. Its patron, Saint Cajetan, or Gaetano of Thiene, founded the Theatine order in the 16th century.
Cheese making was long one of the main activities. On the Rivière Armagh, the Compagnie électrique d’Armagh built a dam in 1919, and its power plant ran until 1942. The current church, an imposing cut-stone building, was built in 1933-1934.
In 1950, the village of Armagh split from the parish to form its own municipality. The two merged on December 29, 1993, to create the municipality of Armagh. The old Langlois station, from 1916, was moved to the Parc des Chutes in 2014 and became the Musée de la Gare in 2016.
Frequently asked questions about Armagh
Where is Armagh?
In the Bellechasse RCM in Chaudière-Appalaches, southeast of Saint-Raphaël. Route 281 runs through the municipality, less than an hour from Québec City.
Where does the name Armagh come from?
From Armagh Township, created in 1799, which took the name of a county in Ulster, Northern Ireland. The Irish name reflects the role of Irish landowners and merchants in the region.
What can you do at the Parc des Chutes d’Armagh?
Walk or snowshoe on 5 km of trails, try the obstacle course and visit the Musée de la Gare in summer. The park also gives access to the Cycloroute de Bellechasse and to snowmobile and ATV trails.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Armagh?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Armagh 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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