Settlers from nearby parishes moved into the Buckland and Mailloux townships in the late 1840s. The united townships municipality of Buckland-et-Mailloux was created in 1859. Buckland Township, proclaimed in 1806, is named after a place in England.
The town at a glance
RCMBellechasse
South Shorein southern Bellechasse
Life in Saint-Damien-de-Buckland
The vibe
A large village with a small-town feel, with a medical clinic, elementary and high schools, and cultural life led by the Maison de la Culture de Bellechasse.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, with low-cost housing managed by the Office d’habitation Montmagny-Bellechasse. The municipality is planning the second phase of a residential development.
Nearby
Maison de la Culture de Bellechasse · Parc des Sœurs · Medical clinic
Good to know
Saint-Damien has a medical clinic, two CPE daycare sites and a high school. Route 279 runs through the municipality, and the RCM runs on-demand shared transportation to Lévis, Montmagny and Sainte-Marie.
Landmarks
- Rue Commerciale
- Chapelle Sainte-Anne-des-Montagnes
- Parc des Bâtisseurs
History
The history of Saint-Damien-de-Buckland
- 1859Buckland-et-Mailloux created
- 1882Parish founded
- 1884Church completed
- 1892Sisters of Perpétuel Secours founded
- 1939Start of the business that became IPL
Father Joseph-Onésime Brousseau founded the parish in 1882 and, that fall, built a small sacristy that also served as his home. The church was built in 1883-1884 by Elzéar Métivier. During construction, a fire broke out in the steeple, and the priest promised Saint Anne a pilgrimage site if the church was spared.
In 1892, Father Brousseau and Virginie Fournier founded the Sisters of Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours. In 1905, a fire destroyed most of their buildings, and the motherhouse was rebuilt from 1906 to 1910. The Chapelle Sainte-Anne-des-Montagnes, destroyed in the same fire, was rebuilt and became a pilgrimage site.
In 1939, Joseph-Émile Métivier launched the business that would become Les Industries Provinciales Ltée (IPL), a major name in plastics. The sisters opened a teachers’ college in the early 1940s and left for the Dominican Republic in 1948, the start of their work abroad. The Parc des Bâtisseurs was laid out starting in 2014.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Damien-de-Buckland
Where is Saint-Damien-de-Buckland?
In the south of the Bellechasse RCM in Chaudière-Appalaches, between Saint-Lazare-de-Bellechasse to the west and Armagh to the northeast. Route 279 runs through the municipality.
Where does the name Saint-Damien-de-Buckland come from?
Saint Damian was a martyred physician, celebrated with his brother Saint Cosmas. Buckland is the name of the township created in 1806, which recalls a place in England.
What is the Chapelle Sainte-Anne-des-Montagnes?
A pilgrimage chapel, also called the chapel of the vow, built at Father Brousseau’s request after a fire spared the church. Rebuilt after the 1905 fire, it is a heritage building designated by the municipality.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Damien-de-Buckland?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Damien-de-Buckland 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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