The area was settled in the early 19th century. Before the parish was created, part of the land was called Taniata, which is said to mean “where the poplars grow” in Abenaki. In 1828, the parish of Saint-Jean-Chrysostome was created. It was the fourth parish carved out of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy, the mother parish of the Lauzon seigneury.
The neighbourhood at a glance
BoroughCity of Lévis
Central Lévissouth of Saint-Romuald
Life in Saint-Jean-Chrysostome
The vibe
A mostly residential suburb, bordered by areas that are still rural, with a village core around the church.
The housing
Mostly detached houses, with semi-detached homes, plexes and a few apartment buildings.
Nearby
Parc des Chutes-de-la-Chaudière · Saint-Romuald · Breakeyville
Good to know
Highways 20 and 73 cross the area; Highway 73 leads to the Pierre-Laporte Bridge. Check the Société de transport de Lévis routes before choosing your home.
Landmarks
- Avenue Taniata
- Église de Saint-Jean-Chrysostome
- Parc Champigny
History
The history of Saint-Jean-Chrysostome
- 1828Parish established
- 1850Church completed
- 1855The parish municipality is restored
- 1965Saint-Jean-Chrysostome becomes a town
- 2002Merged into the city of Lévis
The name honours Saint John Chrysostom, but mainly recalls Sir John Caldwell (1775-1842), seigneur of Lauzon, who helped build the church. For a short time the parish was called Saint-Jérôme, after Father Jérôme Demers. Around 1840-1850, logging, notably by the Breakey family, was the main activity. The neoclassical church was built between 1848 and 1850 to plans by Thomas Baillairgé.
A parish municipality was created in 1845, merged into the county municipality in 1847, then restored in 1855, the year the post office opened. The territory then lost Saint-Romuald in 1855, Charny in 1903 and Sainte-Hélène-de-Breakeyville in 1909. The presbytery, built in 1871, is the only one in Lévis with traditional Québec architecture.
Turning to farming, the municipality became a town in 1965 and gradually joined the greater Québec City area. In 2001, the church and presbytery were designated a heritage site. On January 1, 2002, Saint-Jean-Chrysostome merged into the new city of Lévis and became a district of the Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudière-Est borough.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Jean-Chrysostome
Where is Saint-Jean-Chrysostome?
On the South Shore, in the Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudière-Est borough of the city of Lévis, south of Saint-Romuald and east of Charny, between the Chaudière and Etchemin rivers.
Where does the name Saint-Jean-Chrysostome come from?
From the parish created in 1828, which honours Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, and recalls Sir John Caldwell, seigneur of Lauzon. Before that, part of the area was called Taniata.
Which roads cross Saint-Jean-Chrysostome?
Highways 20 (Jean-Lesage) and 73 (Robert-Cliche), avenue Taniata (Route 275) and Route 175. Highway 73 leads to the Pierre-Laporte Bridge, toward Québec City.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Jean-Chrysostome?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Jean-Chrysostome 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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