The territory was part of the Jolliet seigneury. Its seigneurial rights passed to the Taschereau and Fortier families, who later gave their name to the municipality of Taschereau-Fortier. For church purposes, the area first belonged to the parish of Sainte-Claire, created in 1824.
The town at a glance
RCMLa Nouvelle-Beauce
South Shoresouth of Lévis
Life in Scott
The vibe
A family-friendly place by the Chaudière, with neighbourhood parks, a municipal pool and a recreation centre.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, with a few duplexes and small buildings near the centre.
Nearby
Municipal pool · Parc du Torrent · Parcours Vitalité Desjardins
Good to know
Autoroute 73 and Route 173 lead to Lévis and Québec City, about 35 km away. Route 171 starts in Scott and follows the Chaudière toward Saint-Bernard and Lévis.
Landmarks
- Chaudière River
- Route du Président-Kennedy
- Centre de loisirs Atkinson
History
The history of Scott
- 1875Railway reaches Scott Jonction
- 1882Saint-Maxime mission founded
- 1933Taschereau-Fortier created
- 1978Saint-Maxime becomes the village of Scott
- 1995Merger with Taschereau-Fortier
The Lévis and Kennebec railway, built by Charles Armstrong Scott and Louis-Napoléon Larochelle, reached Scott Jonction on June 20, 1875. After the Quebec Central bought the line in 1881, a bridge was built over the Chaudière to connect it to the line from Sherbrooke. The Scott-Jonction station gave the village its name.
The Saint-Maxime mission was founded in 1882 and became a parish in 1895, carved out of Sainte-Marie, Saint-Isidore and Saint-Bernard. The name honours Father Maxime Fillion, the first priest from the area. A sawmill opened in 1879, and a brickworks operated from 1895 to 1980.
Taschereau-Fortier, the rural sector, split from Saint-Maxime in 1933. In 1978, the parish of Saint-Maxime became the village municipality of Scott. The two municipalities merged on March 29, 1995 to form the municipality of Scott.
Frequently asked questions about Scott
Where is Scott?
On the South Shore, in the Nouvelle-Beauce RCM in Chaudière-Appalaches, about 35 km from Québec City. The territory spans both banks of the Rivière Chaudière, between Saint-Isidore, Sainte-Hénédine, Saint-Bernard and Sainte-Marie.
Where does the name Scott come from?
It comes from the Scott-Jonction railway station, named in honour of Charles Armstrong Scott. With Louis-Napoléon Larochelle, he built the first section of the Lévis and Kennebec railway. The municipality was long known as Scott-Jonction.
How do you get to Scott from Québec City?
Take Autoroute Robert-Cliche (A-73), which serves the municipality, or Route du Président-Kennedy (Route 173). Route 171, which follows the Chaudière, also reaches Scott from Lévis.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Scott?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Scott 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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