The territory covers part of the former seigneuries of Jacques-Cartier, d’Auteuil and Neuville. Pioneers from the riverside parishes, especially Cap-Santé, began clearing it in the mid-19th century.
The town at a glance
RCMPortneuf
Central Portneufsouth of Saint-Raymond
Life in Saint-Basile
The vibe
A small family town surrounded by farmland and maple groves, with industrial and commercial areas. Community life is active, with local festivities and an elementary school at the centre of things.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, with small apartment buildings and a few duplexes. In 2021, about one household in five was renting.
Nearby
Vallée Bras-du-Nord · Lac Sergent · Vieux Chemin in Cap-Santé
Good to know
A public transit service connects Québec City and Saint-Basile, and Highway 40 is about fifteen minutes away. High school students attend École secondaire Louis-Jobin, in Saint-Raymond.
Landmarks
- Portneuf River
- Route 365
- Centre Nature
History
The history of Saint-Basile
- 1843Parish first canonically established
- 1847Parish registers open
- 1948Saint-Basile-Sud is created
- 1951Cement plant’s first kiln
- 2000Merger forms the town of Saint-Basile
Residents asked for a parish as early as 1836, and it was first canonically established on February 28, 1843. Saint-Basile’s parish registers opened on January 14, 1847, the year considered its founding. The name honours Saint Basil the Great, bishop of Caesarea in the 4th century.
In 1948, part of the territory became the village municipality of Saint-Basile-Sud. The village grew around a railway junction and a cement plant. Started in the late 1940s by Gustave Papillon and his father, Ernest-J. Papillon, the Ciment Québec plant built its first rotary kiln in 1951.
The Centre Nature was founded in 1976 by local cross-country skiing fans. In 2000, the parish municipality of Saint-Basile and the village of Saint-Basile-Sud merged to form the town of Saint-Basile. In 2005, the community centre was named after Ernest-J. Papillon.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Basile
Where is Saint-Basile?
In the heart of the Portneuf regional county municipality, a few kilometres south of Saint-Raymond, between Pont-Rouge and Portneuf. The town is less than 35 minutes from Québec City.
Where does the name Saint-Basile come from?
It honours Saint Basil the Great, bishop of Caesarea and a 4th-century Greek theologian. The name comes from the parish, whose registers opened in 1847.
What is there to do in Saint-Basile?
The Centre Nature has about 30 km of trails for walking, snowshoeing, mountain biking and fat biking, plus tube sliding in winter. Its trails follow the Chaude River and cross maple groves and forests.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Basile?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Basile 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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