The land is part of the seigneury of Île-d’Orléans, granted on January 15, 1636, and was settled around 1660. A first wooden chapel was built in 1675. The parish was founded in 1679 under the name Saint-Paul. In the 17th century, the place was also known as L’Arbre-Sec.
The town at a glance
RCML’Île-d’Orléans
Île d’Orléanssouth side of the island
Life in Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
The vibe
A village turned toward the river, with a wharf, a marina and a long tradition of boatbuilding. Market gardening plays a large role here.
The housing
Homes along chemin Royal, including several older buildings, and farmland. The village is part of the Île-d’Orléans heritage site.
Nearby
Marina de l’île d’Orléans · Manoir Mauvide-Genest · Village de Sainte-Pétronille
Good to know
The Pont de l’Île-d’Orléans, in Saint-Pierre, links the island to Québec City. Chemin Royal loops around the island, and PLUmobile offers public transit Monday to Friday.
Landmarks
- Musée maritime de l’île d’Orléans
- Église de Saint-Laurent
- Chemin Royal
History
The history of Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
- 1679Saint-Paul parish is founded
- 1698The parish becomes Saint-Laurent
- 1837Godbout boat shop is built
- 1860Current church built
- 1905Shipyard opens
In 1698, at the request of François Berthelot, Count of Saint-Laurent, the parish took the name Saint-Laurent, after the Roman deacon. A stone church was built there in the late 17th century. In 1759, General Wolfe set up quarters in the parish, and the parish priest persuaded him to spare the church.
The village lived largely from the river. Around 1830, it had some twenty boatmen, and the Godbout boat shop was built in 1837. The first school opened in 1842, and the Sisters of the Good Shepherd settled in the village in 1875. The current church was built in 1860 to plans by the architect Raphaël Giroux.
A first municipality was created in 1845, and the parish municipality of Saint-Laurent was established in 1855. From 1905 to 1967, the Saint-Laurent Limitée shipyard built many boats. In 1998, the municipality took the name Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans
Where is Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans?
On the south side of Île d’Orléans, about 11 km east of Sainte-Pétronille. The municipality is part of the L’Île-d’Orléans regional county municipality.
What is there to see in Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans?
The Musée maritime de l’île d’Orléans, with the Godbout boat shop from 1837, and the church from 1860. The wharf and marina give access to the river.
Where does the name Saint-Laurent come from?
The parish was called Saint-Paul until 1698. It took the name of Saint Lawrence, a deacon of Rome, at the request of François Berthelot, Count of Saint-Laurent, who owned the island at the time.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans 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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