On December 3, 1655, Pierre Maheut and Jean Trudelle signed a contract to clear five arpents of land east of Montmorency Falls, in what is now Boischatel. On September 29, 1657, they became the first two permanent settlers. Most of the settlers came from Normandy.
The town at a glance
RCMLa Côte-de-Beaupré
Côte-de-Beauprénortheast of Québec City
Life in L’Ange-Gardien
The vibe
A municipality that has become semi-urban while keeping its farming roots. There are century-old barns along Avenue Royale, producers who sell at the farm, and cottage areas around Lac de la Retenue.
The housing
Older homes along Avenue Royale, some of them stone houses over three centuries old, and newer residential areas in the wooded north of the municipality.
Nearby
Vignoble Domaine L’Ange-Gardien · Véloroute Marie-Hélène-Prémont · Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
Good to know
Downtown Québec City is about 20 minutes away. The PLUmobile transit service serves L’Ange-Gardien Monday to Friday, with connections to Québec City and Sainte-Foy.
Landmarks
- Avenue Royale
- Parc riverain espace Fillion
- Chapelles de procession
History
The history of L’Ange-Gardien
- 1657First permanent settlers arrive
- 1664Parish established
- 1753Procession chapels are built
- 1920Boischatel separates from the parish
- 2007Becomes a municipality
On October 18, 1664, a first mass was held in Jean Trudelle’s house, and the area separated from Château-Richer. That same year, Bishop de Laval erected the parish of the Saints-Anges-Gardiens, which had about 125 residents. A stone church was built near the river in 1675, followed by a new church in 1717 on the site of the current one.
In 1721, the parish boundaries were set from the Petit Pré River to the Montmorency falls. Two stone procession chapels were built in 1753. The parish municipality was created in 1845, abolished in 1847 and restored in 1855. On April 3, 1920, Saint-Jean-de-Boischatel separated from L’Ange-Gardien.
In 1925, the parish had 1,825 residents. The church was destroyed by fire in 1931 and replaced by the current church. The official name became L’Ange-Gardien in 1969, and the parish municipality became a municipality in 2007.
Frequently asked questions about L’Ange-Gardien
Where is L’Ange-Gardien?
On the Côte-de-Beaupré, about 18 km northeast of Québec City, between Boischatel and Château-Richer. The municipality faces Île d’Orléans.
How do I get to L’Ange-Gardien from Québec City?
Take Route 138 (Boulevard Sainte-Anne) or Avenue Royale, both of which run through Beauport and Boischatel. Downtown Québec City is about 20 minutes away.
Where does the name L’Ange-Gardien come from?
In 1664, Bishop de Laval erected the parish of the Saints-Anges-Gardiens (Holy Guardian Angels). The chapel, consecrated in 1670, used the name in the singular, and the municipality inherited it.
How do I find an apartment for rent in L’Ange-Gardien?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in L’Ange-Gardien 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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