In 1759, during the British invasion, parish priest Charles d’Youville Dufrost took refuge in Saint-Henri with 287 parishioners from Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-Lévy.
The town at a glance
RCMBellechasse
South Shoresouth of Lévis
Life in Saint-Henri
The vibe
A semi-rural setting close to the services of Lévis, surrounded by farmland, rivers and sugar shacks.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, with a few duplexes and small buildings near the village centre.
Nearby
Recreation centre and arena · Parc Fleurbec · Municipal library
Good to know
The village is about 15 km from Lévis and 30 km from Québec City. Routes 173, 218, 275 and 277 connect it to the Beauce, Bellechasse and Lévis.
Landmarks
- Saint-Henri church
- Rivière Etchemin
- Route du Président-Kennedy
History
The history of Saint-Henri
- 1759287 Pointe-Lévy parishioners take refuge
- 1855Parish of Saint-Henri created
- 1879Current church built
- 1976Merger with Rivière-Boyer
- 2000Joins the Bellechasse RCM
The parish municipality of Saint-Henri was created in 1855, and the village municipality in 1913. The name honours Emperor Henry II of the Holy Roman Empire. The current church was built in 1879. It holds wooden statues by sculptor Louis Jobin and, since 1939, a Casavant organ.
In 1975, the parish and the village merged. The following year, this new municipality joined with Rivière-Boyer, created in 1922, to form today’s Saint-Henri.
In 2000, Saint-Henri became part of the Bellechasse RCM, where it is the most populous municipality. Yvon Bruneau was mayor from 2001 to 2017. The Ministère des Transports later redesigned the village road network and planned to widen Route 173 toward Pintendre.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Henri
Where is Saint-Henri?
On the South Shore, in the Bellechasse RCM in Chaudière-Appalaches, about 15 km from Lévis and 30 km from Québec City. It borders Lévis to the north and La Nouvelle-Beauce to the west.
Where does the name Saint-Henri come from?
The name honours Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor. The municipality is also known as Saint-Henri-de-Lévis.
How do you get to Saint-Henri from Lévis?
Take Route du Président-Kennedy (Route 173), which starts in central Lévis and passes through Pintendre. Route 275 also comes in from Saint-Jean-Chrysostome.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Henri?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Henri 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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