On April 1, 1738, the seigneury of Saint-Gilles, also called the seigneury of Beaurivage, was granted to Gilles Rageot de Beaurivage, a Québec City merchant. The Rivière Noire area was opened to settlement around 1830 by people from Saint-Nicolas, Montmagny and Sainte-Croix.
The town at a glance
RCMLotbinière
South Shoresouth of Saint-Apollinaire
Life in Saint-Agapit
The vibe
A large farming village that also serves as a service centre for the area. Every year, the agricultural fair, the rodeo and the Festival Country Lotbinière take place on the grounds of the Société d’agriculture.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, but also many semi-detached houses, some row houses and small apartment buildings. In the 2021 census, about one household in four rented its home.
Nearby
Complexe des Seigneuries · Centre d’études collégiales de Lotbinière · École Beaurivage
Good to know
Express Lotbinière buses stop at the Campus de Lotbinière and connect to Saint-Apollinaire, where a line links to the STLévis network. Heading north, Route 273 leads to Saint-Apollinaire and Highway 20.
Landmarks
- Saint-Agapit church
- Rivière Noire
- Route verte
History
The history of Saint-Agapit
- 1738Seigneury of Beaurivage granted
- 1867Parish established
- 1911Saint-Agapitville created
- 1979Merger forms Saint-Agapit
- 2011Complexe des Seigneuries opens
Settlers then had to travel several miles to the church in Saint-Gilles, summer and winter. Around 1860, they asked Father Guillaume Dunn, the parish priest of Saint-Gilles, to support the building of a chapel. On February 18, 1867, the Archbishop of Québec established the parish of Saint-Agapit-de-Beaurivage, and the municipality was founded on May 8 that year.
The first resident priest arrived in 1868, and the post office took the name Saint-Agapit in 1880. In 1885, with the chapel now too small, the parish was allowed to build a church, designed by architect David Ouellet. The village grew where the railway met the road.
In 1911, the village separated from the parish under the name Saint-Agapitville. The two municipalities merged on April 14, 1979, under the name Saint-Agapit. In 2011, the municipality opened the Complexe des Seigneuries, with a fitness room and halls for shows, conferences and receptions.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Agapit
Where is Saint-Agapit?
On the South Shore, in the Lotbinière RCM, in Chaudière-Appalaches. The municipality lies south of Saint-Apollinaire and the Bernières sector of Lévis, on the banks of the Rivière Noire.
What events take place in Saint-Agapit?
The agricultural fair, the rodeo and the Festival Country Lotbinière, held since 2015, take place on the grounds of the Société d’agriculture. The municipality also hosts the Festival du Flocon in late February and the Festi Week-end in late June.
Where does the name Saint-Agapit come from?
It honours Pope Agapetus I, also called Agapit, who reigned from 535 to 536. The parish was first called Saint-Agapit-de-Beaurivage, after the seigneury of Beaurivage. Residents are called Agapitois and Agapitoises.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Agapit?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Agapit 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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