After the War of 1812, English soldiers received land in the eastern part of Frampton Township, then called East Frampton. They sold it to Gilbert Henderson (1785-1876), who granted it to Irish immigrants. The area had a few residents by 1823.
The town at a glance
RCMBellechasse
South Shoresouth of Sainte-Claire
Life in Saint-Malachie
The vibe
A rural village shaped by its Irish and Scottish roots, surrounded by farms and forests. Hunting, trout fishing and hiking draw outdoor lovers.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes and farms, with a few duplexes and small buildings in the village.
Nearby
Parc des Cheminots · J.-A. Kirouac municipal library · Parc municipal Frank Lafontaine
Good to know
Route 277 runs through the village, and an RCM intercity bus serves it Monday to Friday toward Lévis. Parc des Cheminots is the midpoint of the Cycloroute de Bellechasse.
Landmarks
- Saint-Malachie church
- Rivière Etchemin
- Mont Kinsella
History
The history of Saint-Malachie
- 1841Mission opens
- 1873Parish canonically established
- 1874Municipality established
- 1897Church completed
- 1948Name Saint-Malachie adopted
The Saint-Malachie-de-Frampton mission opened in 1841, and a chapel was built in 1845. Since most of the pioneers came from Armagh, Ireland, the mission took as its patron Saint Malachy, archbishop of that city in the 12th century. The Anglicans also had their church, Saint-Paul, built on land donated by William Henderson.
From 1871 on, French-Canadian families settled in place of the Irish and became the majority. The parish was canonically erected in 1873, and the municipality was created in 1874. A toad invasion in 1873 is said to have earned the area the nickname La Crapaudière.
The current church was built in 1896-1897 by Elzéar Métivier and his sons, to plans by architect David Ouellet. A statue of Saint Malachy attributed to Louis Jobin has adorned its façade since 1897. The municipality’s name was shortened to Saint-Malachie in 1948, and the church was designated a heritage building in 2024.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Malachie
Where is Saint-Malachie?
In the Bellechasse RCM in Chaudière-Appalaches, south of Sainte-Claire and northwest of Saint-Nazaire-de-Dorchester. Route 277 runs through the village.
Where does the name Saint-Malachie come from?
It honours Saint Malachy (1094-1148), archbishop of Armagh, Ireland, where most of the first settlers came from. Before the parish was created, the area was called East Frampton.
What is La Crapaudière?
It is an old nickname for Saint-Malachie, after a toad invasion in 1873. The Côte de la Crapaudière now offers a view over the Etchemin valley, and a toad appears on the municipality’s coat of arms.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Malachie?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Malachie 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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