The territory was part of the seigneury of Saint-Gilles, also called Beaurivage, granted in 1738 to Gilles Rageot de Beaurivage. Alexander Fraser bought it in 1782 and, in 1783, had land titles drawn up for fifteen settlers of German origin. They were the first Beaurivageois.
The town at a glance
RCMLotbinière
South Shoreat the foot of the Appalachians
Life in Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage
The vibe
A village surrounded by hills and farms that still bears the mark of its Irish pioneers, starting with its name.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, with a few units in duplexes and small buildings in the village. In the 2021 census, about one household in four rented its home.
Nearby
Manoir Ross · Illuminated cross · École la Source
Good to know
Most people get around by car. The nearest CLSC and high school are in Sainte-Marie, in the Beauce, and Express Taxi, the RCM’s on-demand shared transit service, runs on weekdays.
Landmarks
- Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage church
- Rivière Beaurivage
- Route 269 (Craig Road)
History
The history of Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage
- 1783German settlers arrive
- 1871Parish canonically established
- 1903Church completed
- 1921Village and parish split
- 1984Village and parish merge
Around 1840, about 200 Catholic families from Ireland settled in Saint-Patrice and Saint-Sylvestre. Seigneur Arthur Ross built a French-inspired manor that still stands. In the spring of 1860, without the diocese’s approval, the settlers built a chapel themselves on land donated by the seigneur.
The parish was canonically established on October 2, 1871, and Arthur Davidson Ross became the first mayor. The council first met on February 11, 1873, and its minutes were then written in English. On September 14, 1921, Saint-Patrice split into two municipalities, the village and the parish.
The current church was built from 1901 to 1903 to plans by architect Joseph-Pierre Ouellet. In 1923, Joseph-Arcade and Rose-Anna Vachon left their home village for Sainte-Marie, where the Vachon bakery began. An iron cross was raised in 1946 on the heights of rang Saint-Charles and later lit up, and the village and the parish merged in 1984.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage
Where is Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage?
On the South Shore, in the eastern part of the Lotbinière RCM, in Chaudière-Appalaches. The municipality lies between Saint-Narcisse-de-Beaurivage to the north and Saint-Sylvestre to the south, on Route 269.
Where does the name Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage come from?
It honours Saint Patrick, the apostle of Ireland, because the church stood on rang Saint-Patrice, which was settled by Irish families. Beaurivage recalls the seigneury granted to Gilles Rageot de Beaurivage in 1738. Residents are called Beaurivageois and Beaurivageoises.
What is the link between Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage and Vachon?
Joseph-Arcade Vachon and Rose-Anna Giroux Vachon, founders of the Vachon bakery, left their home village of Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage in 1923. They then settled in Sainte-Marie, in the Beauce.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage 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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