The land stayed agricultural for a long time. The parish of Saint-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette, founded in 1795, began the settlement of the future Neufchâtel. Further south, La Petite-Rivière was part of Saint-Roch-de-Québec when it was created in 1855, then became a municipality in 1902.
The borough at a glance
BoroughLes Rivières
Central Québec Cityalong the Saint-Charles River
Life in Les Rivières
The vibe
A borough where residential neighbourhoods sit next to large shopping centres and industrial parks. The Saint-Charles River and its riverside parks run through it.
The housing
Many rental units in Vanier, neighbourhoods of houses built mostly after the Second World War in Duberger and Les Saules, and single-family homes and condos in Lebourgneuf.
Nearby
Parc Chauveau · Corridor des Cheminots · Parc de l’Escarpement
Good to know
In 2016, 70.6% of Vanier residents were renters. Four highways run near Duberger–Les Saules, home to the Réseau de transport de la Capitale’s Les Saules terminal.
Landmarks
- Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel
- Galeries de la Capitale
- Fleur de Lys centre commercial
History
The history of Les Rivières
- 1916Québec-Ouest, the future Vanier, is founded
- 1963Place Fleur de Lys opens
- 1970Duberger and Les Saules are annexed
- 1981Galeries de la Capitale open
- 2002Borough is created
On March 9, 1916, Québec-Ouest split from La Petite-Rivière. Land companies wanted to build a residential area there for Québec City workers. During the Depression, low-priced houses drew families, and the population grew from 600 to 2,132 between 1928 and 1933.
After the Second World War, industries and homes multiplied. La Petite-Rivière became Duberger in 1964, and Québec-Ouest took the name Vanier in 1966, in honour of Governor General Georges Vanier. Between 1970 and 1973, Québec City annexed Duberger, Les Saules, Neufchâtel and Charlesbourg-Ouest.
In 1988, Charlesbourg-Ouest took the name Lebourgneuf, formed from the end of Charlesbourg and the start of Neufchâtel. The borough was created on January 1, 2002, during the municipal mergers. It brought together the former Les Rivières sector and the city of Vanier.
Frequently asked questions about Les Rivières
Which neighbourhoods are in Les Rivières?
The borough has three neighbourhoods: Vanier, Duberger–Les Saules and Neufchâtel-Est–Lebourgneuf.
Where does the name Les Rivières come from?
The name refers to the Saint-Charles River, which crosses the borough, and two of its tributaries, the Berger and Lorette rivers.
Where does the name Lebourgneuf come from?
It combines the last letters of Charlesbourg and the first letters of Neufchâtel, the two areas on either side of the neighbourhood. The former municipality of Charlesbourg-Ouest took this name in 1988.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Les Rivières?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Les Rivières 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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