On February 20, 1693, Governor Frontenac granted Alexandre Peuvret the seigneury of Fossambault, named after his mother, Marie-Catherine Nau de Fossambault. The seigneury later passed to the Juchereau Duchesnay family. It only truly developed under Michel-Louis Juchereau Duchesnay, a hero of the Battle of the Châteauguay.
The town at a glance
RCMLa Jacques-Cartier
Jacques-Cartier Riverwest of Québec City
Life in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
The vibe
A small town focused on the outdoors, between river, forest and farmland. Bike paths in summer and the Parc de glisse du Grand-Héron in winter draw families.
The housing
Most residential areas are downtown, to the north, and in the Parc-Bon-Air and Place-Laurentienne developments to the south. The Faubourg Sainte-Catherine, launched in 2014, is an eco-neighbourhood of 29 lots.
Nearby
Parc de glisse du Grand-Héron · Centre socioculturel Anne-Hébert · Lac Saint-Joseph
Good to know
Route 367 reaches Autoroute 40 about 10 km to the south, and Route 369 leads to Shannon. By bike, the Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf trail connects to the Corridor des Cheminots toward Québec City.
Landmarks
- Jacques-Cartier River
- Chemin de la Liseuse
- Station touristique Duchesnay
History
The history of Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
- 1693Seigneury of Fossambault granted
- 1820Irish settlers arrive
- 1824Sainte-Catherine parish founded
- 1912Valcartier military camp created
- 1984Current name adopted
In October 1820, Duchesnay invited Irish immigrants to settle on his land, giving rise to the St Patrick Settlement. He had a manor and a seigneurial mill built. The Catholic parish of Sainte-Catherine was founded in 1824, and the municipality was incorporated in 1855.
In 1912, the Department of Militia acquired land in Sainte-Catherine de Portneuf to set up the Valcartier military camp, which led to the expropriation of 125 farmers from Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier. The territory was also split up over the years: Lac-Sergent in 1921, Lac-Saint-Joseph in 1936, Shannon in 1946 and Fossambault-sur-le-Lac in 1949 became separate municipalities.
With the creation of the La Jacques-Cartier RCM, the municipality took the name Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier in 1984. It became a town in 2000. Since the early 2000s, its population has grown quickly.
Frequently asked questions about Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
Where is Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier?
In the La Jacques-Cartier RCM, about 20 km west of Québec City. It borders Shannon to the east, Fossambault-sur-le-Lac to the north, and Pont-Rouge, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures and Québec City to the south.
What are the attractions in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier?
The Chemin de la Liseuse, a bike path along the Jacques-Cartier River, the Station touristique Duchesnay and the Parc de glisse du Grand-Héron, with its 2.7 km forest skating trail.
Where does the name Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier come from?
Sainte-Catherine recalls Catherine Nau de Fossambault, mother of the first seigneur, Alexandre Peuvret. The second part of the name comes from the Jacques-Cartier River, which runs through the town.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier 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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