In the late 17th century, Huron-Wendat people settled on the banks of the Saint-Charles River after leaving their site at Lorette, today’s L’Ancienne-Lorette. Their village, founded in 1697, is today’s Wendake, an enclave within the neighbourhood. This settlement gave rise to the name Jeune-Lorette, later used by the parish of Saint-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette.
The neighbourhood at a glance
BoroughLa Haute-Saint-Charles
Urban corealong the Saint-Charles River
Life in Loretteville
The vibe
A neighbourhood with a small-town feel, with its main street, services and parks along the Saint-Charles River.
The housing
Single-family homes and many apartments in buildings of fewer than five storeys.
Nearby
Wendake · Saint-Charles River linear park · Corridor des Cheminots
Good to know
Autoroute Henri-IV and boulevard Valcartier connect Loretteville to the rest of the city. Check your commute before signing a lease.
Landmarks
- Rue Racine
- Parc de la chute Kabir Kouba
- Hôpital Chauveau
History
The history of Loretteville
- 1697The Wendat settle at Jeune-Lorette
- 1904The village of Saint-Ambroise is created
- 1913The name Loretteville is adopted
- 1947Loretteville obtains town status
- 2002Merger with Québec City
In 1904, the built-up part of Saint-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette split off to form the village of Saint-Ambroise, which took the name Loretteville in 1913. Industry was helped by the construction of a power station on the Kabir Kouba falls. Leather made Loretteville’s reputation, and the town long held a Festival du cuir.
In 1926, the Château-d’Eau area, to the north, became a separate municipality. Its name comes from the building housing the City of Québec’s main water intake, on the opposite bank of the Saint-Charles River. Loretteville obtained town status in 1947, and Château-d’Eau rejoined it in 1965. Until the Communauté urbaine de Québec was created in 1969, Loretteville was the county seat of Québec County.
In 1968, the Église Saint-Ambroise, the fourth on the site, replaced the 1911 church, which had burned the year before. In the 2001 census, Loretteville had 13,737 residents. In 2002, it was merged into Québec City and became part of the La Haute-Saint-Charles borough. The neighbourhood also includes a large wooded area to the north that was once part of Neufchâtel.
Frequently asked questions about Loretteville
Where is the Loretteville neighbourhood?
In the northwest of Québec City, along the Saint-Charles River, in the La Haute-Saint-Charles borough. The neighbourhood surrounds Wendake.
Where does the name Loretteville come from?
It recalls Jeune-Lorette, the settlement of the Huron-Wendat people who arrived in the late 17th century from their site at Lorette, today’s L’Ancienne-Lorette. The village of Saint-Ambroise adopted the name Loretteville in 1913.
Which parks are in Loretteville?
Parc de la falaise et de la chute Kabir Kouba, the linear park along the Saint-Charles and Du Berger rivers, parc Johnny-Parent, parc Gaby-Pleau and parc Jean-Roger-Durand, as well as the Cheminots bike path.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Loretteville?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Loretteville 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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