The first settlers arrived around 1820, mostly from Beaumont. Joseph Lacasse, known as José, was the first to settle there. He cut cedar on his land to make shingles, which he walked to Québec City to sell. A few Irish families also settled there before 1840.
The town at a glance
RCMLa Nouvelle-Beauce
South Shorenorth of Sainte-Marie
Life in Sainte-Marguerite
The vibe
A peaceful rural setting where nearly all the land is zoned for farming, with active recreation programs and a festival every spring.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes and farms, with a few duplexes and small buildings in the village. New houses are going up as the population grows.
Nearby
Bibliothèque La Bouquine · Skatepark and sports fields · Sainte-Marie, 12 km away
Good to know
Sainte-Marie and its services are 12 km to the south, and Québec City is about 45 km away. Routes 216 and 275 connect the village to neighbouring municipalities.
Landmarks
- Sainte-Marguerite church
- Route 275
- Rivière Chassé
History
The history of Sainte-Marguerite
- 1820First settlers arrive
- 1831Parish canonically established
- 1855Parish municipality created
- 1864Church completed
- 1982Joins the Nouvelle-Beauce RCM
In 1830, Marguerite Marcoux, widow of Lazare Buteau, a former militia major from Saint-Gervais, gave land to the parish council. The deed stated that the parish would bear the name Sainte-Marguerite. Bishop Bernard-Claude Panet canonically erected it on November 8, 1831, under the patronage of Saint Margaret of Scotland.
The parish was civilly erected in 1837. A first municipality, Sainte-Marguerite-de-Joliette, was created in 1845 and abolished in 1847. The current parish municipality dates from July 1, 1855. The name Joliette referred to Louis Jolliet, who had been granted the neighbouring seigneury in 1697.
The current church was built from 1861 to 1864. The municipality belonged to Dorchester County until 1982, when it joined the Nouvelle-Beauce RCM. In 2014, it took part in the TV show La Petite Séduction.
Frequently asked questions about Sainte-Marguerite
Where is Sainte-Marguerite?
On the South Shore, in the Nouvelle-Beauce RCM in Chaudière-Appalaches, 12 km north of Sainte-Marie and about 45 km from Québec City. It borders Sainte-Hénédine and Frampton.
Where does the name Sainte-Marguerite come from?
It honours Marguerite Marcoux, widow of Lazare Buteau, who gave the land for the parish in 1830. The parish was placed under the patronage of Saint Margaret, Queen of Scotland.
What festival takes place in Sainte-Marguerite?
The Demolition fest, the municipality’s main festival, is held on the last weekend of May.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Sainte-Marguerite?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Sainte-Marguerite 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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