The first residents were Irish settlers who arrived around 1830. A mission was founded in 1837 and a chapel was built in 1842. A church replaced it in 1853.
The town at a glance
RCMLa Jacques-Cartier
Montmorency valleynortheast of Québec City
Life in Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval
The vibe
A fast-growing town surrounded by mountains and forest. Daily life centres on the valley, along the Montmorency River.
The housing
Mostly recent houses. Since the early 2000s, dozens of streets have opened for new homes, often spacious ones.
Nearby
Club de golf Alpin · Centre récréotouristique des Hautes-Terres · Lac-Beauport
Good to know
Downtown Québec City is about 30 km away via Avenue Sainte-Brigitte. The Traverse de Laval provides a second road link, to Lac-Beauport in the west.
Landmarks
- Rivière Montmorency
- Lac Poulin
- Avenue Sainte-Brigitte
History
The history of Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval
- 1830First Irish settlers arrive
- 1837First mission founded
- 1863Sainte-Brigitte parish established
- 1949Current church built
- 2012Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval becomes a town
In 1863, the parish was placed under the patronage of Saint Brigid of Ireland, a nod to the origins of the first settlers. The name Laval refers to the seigneury of Beaupré, whose first owner was François de Montmorency-Laval, Bishop of Québec. French Canadians, who came after the Irish, became the majority around 1871.
Located on the Montmorency River, the community benefited from logging on the lands of the Séminaire de Québec. By the late 1940s, eight sawmills operated on its territory. The current church dates from 1949.
In the early 2000s, Québec City’s urban sprawl reached Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval, which focused on residential development. Dozens of streets opened for new houses. The municipality became a town on December 8, 2012.
Frequently asked questions about Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval
Where is Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval?
In the La Jacques-Cartier RCM, about 30 km northeast of Québec City, in the Montmorency River valley.
How do I get to Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval?
Take Avenue Sainte-Brigitte, which crosses the town from north to south and is the only direct route to Québec City. The Traverse de Laval also connects it to Lac-Beauport.
Where does the name Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval come from?
Saint Brigid of Ireland, patron of the parish established in 1863, recalls the Irish origins of the first settlers. Laval refers to François de Montmorency-Laval, first owner of the seigneury of Beaupré.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval 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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