The municipality is named after Saint Titus, a disciple of Saint Paul. In Québec, the word caps refers to more or less bare rock outcrops, and the Caps area stretches between Cap Tourmente and Baie-Saint-Paul.
The town at a glance
RCMLa Côte-de-Beaupré
Caps areabetween Saint-Joachim and Charlevoix
Life in Saint-Tite-des-Caps
The vibe
A quiet mountain village surrounded by forests and farmland. In summer, the population grows as cottagers arrive.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, with a few duplexes and small buildings. The area also has more than 300 cottages.
Nearby
Mont-Sainte-Anne · Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area · Baie-Saint-Paul
Good to know
Route 138 connects the village to Québec City and to Baie-Saint-Paul, 32 km away. Route 360 (Avenue Royale), which runs along the Côte-de-Beaupré, also ends in Saint-Tite-des-Caps.
Landmarks
- Route 138
- Église de Saint-Tite-des-Caps
- Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix
History
The history of Saint-Tite-des-Caps
- 1853First settlers arrive
- 1866Post office opens
- 1872Municipality established
- 1893Church built
- 1953Côte de la Miche is built
The first settlers arrived around 1853, the year the area began to be served as a mission. A post office opened in 1866, and the municipality was created in 1872 from part of Saint-Joachim’s territory.
The current church was built in 1893, and the presbytery in 1906. The old road through the village, long known as the chemin des Caps, linked the Côte-de-Beaupré to Charlevoix. In the 20th century, many residents worked for the St Anne Power Company, which logged the Sainte-Anne River basin from 1905.
In 1953, the Côte de la Miche was built, the section of Route 138 that climbs to Saint-Tite-des-Caps. The dry, cool climate drew summer vacationers, and the cottage areas now have more than 300 cottages.
Frequently asked questions about Saint-Tite-des-Caps
Where is Saint-Tite-des-Caps?
On the Côte-de-Beaupré, 14 km northeast of Saint-Joachim and 32 km from Baie-Saint-Paul. Route 138 crosses the municipality on its way to Charlevoix.
Where does the name Saint-Tite-des-Caps come from?
Saint Titus was a disciple of Saint Paul. The Caps are the bare rock outcrops of the Caps area, between Cap Tourmente and Baie-Saint-Paul.
What is the Côte de la Miche?
It is the section of Route 138 that climbs to Saint-Tite-des-Caps, at more than 700 m above sea level. It was built in 1953.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Saint-Tite-des-Caps?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Saint-Tite-des-Caps 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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