Pintendre was originally part of the Lévis area. The place name “Pain Tendre” first appears in a notarial deed on November 28, 1757. It shows up again in 1797 on a map of the village of “Pain Tendre” drawn by Jeremiah McCarthy. The name then evolved into Pin Tendre, and finally Pintendre.
The neighbourhood at a glance
BoroughCity of Lévis
East Lévissouth of central Lévis
Life in Pintendre
The vibe
A residential area in a country setting, whose most populated part lies northeast of Route 173.
The housing
Mostly detached and semi-detached houses, with a few plexes and apartment buildings.
Nearby
Etchemin River · Saint-Jean-Chrysostome · Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-De Lévy
Good to know
Route 173 links the area to central Lévis and Highway 20. Check the Société de transport de Lévis routes before choosing your home.
Landmarks
- Route du Président-Kennedy
- Lac Baie d’Or
- Église Saint-Louis-de-Pintendre
History
The history of Pintendre
- 1757First mention of “Pain Tendre”
- 1900The parish and municipality are founded
- 1951Renamed Saint-Louis-de-Pintendre
- 1986The municipality becomes Pintendre
- 2002Merged into the city of Lévis
According to the explanation favoured by the Commission de toponymie, the name refers to old white pine forests, a wood known to be soft, as the word pin was often spelled “pain” under the French regime. The story of hard bread eaten by early residents, reported by archivist Pierre-Georges Roy, is no longer accepted. The post office has been called Pintendre since 1900.
The parish of Saint-Louis-de-Pintendre was founded in 1900, and the municipality was created the same year as Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague-de-Pintendre. The name Louis reflects the devotion of Cardinal Louis-Nazaire Bégin, Archbishop of Québec and a native of Lévis, to this saint. The name was shortened to Saint-Louis-de-Pintendre in 1951, then to Pintendre in 1986.
The population grew from 5,543 in 1991 to 6,209 in 2001, notably with new residents northeast of Route 173. On January 1, 2002, Pintendre merged into Lévis and became a district of the Desjardins borough. In 2006, Lac Baie d’Or was rehabilitated to improve its aquatic ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions about Pintendre
Where is Pintendre?
On the South Shore, about 5 km south of central Lévis, on both sides of Route 173, in the Desjardins borough of the city of Lévis.
Where does the name Pintendre come from?
The accepted explanation points to old white pine forests, a soft wood; under the French regime, pin was often spelled “pain.” The name “Pain Tendre” is recorded as early as 1757.
Which parks are in Pintendre?
Parc du Lac-Baie-d’Or, the Site des Pins at the end of route Monseigneur-Lagueux, parc Olympique and parc des Petits-Jardins.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Pintendre?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Pintendre 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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