The area, first known as the Sault, was settled around 1664 on the fief of Charleville. The land stayed agricultural, but it never had more than about twenty farms.
The town at a glance
RCMLa Côte-de-Beaupré
North Shoreeast of Québec City
Life in Boischatel
The vibe
A wooded, residential municipality built on a plateau overlooking the river. Parks and trails are plentiful, and Île d’Orléans lies just across the water.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, in a built-up area that stretches about 4 km to the north.
Nearby
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency · Grottes de Boischatel · Parc des Résurgences
Good to know
Boischatel borders Québec City’s Beauport borough. Avenue Royale (Route 360) and Boulevard Sainte-Anne (Route 138) lead into the city.
Landmarks
- Montmorency Falls
- Avenue Royale
- Royal Québec Golf Club
History
The history of Boischatel
- 1664Settlement of the Sault begins
- 1874Royal Québec Golf Club is founded
- 1920Saint-Jean-de-Boischatel is created
- 1925Parish is created
- 1991The municipality becomes Boischatel
In the 19th century, Montmorency Falls powered several businesses, including the Patterson sawmill, a Dominion Textile mill and a hydroelectric plant. In the early 20th century, the Montmorency-Charlevoix railway linked the Sault-Montmorency industries to Québec City.
By the early 1920s, the Sault had about 550 residents, a third of the population of L’Ange-Gardien, which it was part of. On April 3, 1920, it became the municipality of Saint-Jean-de-Boischatel, named after Jean-François de Beauchatel, General Montcalm’s first aide-de-camp.
In 1925, the creation of the Sainte-Marguerite-Marie parish cut the last ties with L’Ange-Gardien. On November 23, 1991, the municipality took the name Boischatel.
Frequently asked questions about Boischatel
Where is Boischatel?
On the Côte-de-Beaupré, east of Québec City, on the east bank of the Montmorency River. It borders the Beauport borough and faces Île d’Orléans.
Is Montmorency Falls in Boischatel?
Partly. The Montmorency River forms Boischatel’s western boundary, and part of the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency lies within the municipality.
Where does the name Boischatel come from?
The name honours Jean-François de Beauchatel, General Montcalm’s first aide-de-camp. The municipality was called Saint-Jean-de-Boischatel before becoming Boischatel in 1991.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Boischatel?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Boischatel 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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