The Innu, once called Montagnais, hunted and fished on this land, which was also used by the Huron people settled at Wendake. In the 17th century, the Jesuit trail crossed it from south to north, reaching Lac Saint-Jean by rivers and portages. Digs at the Marais du Nord have found traces of Indigenous presence dating back to the year 500.
The town at a glance
RCMLa Jacques-Cartier
Laurentians25 km north of Québec City
Life in Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury
The vibe
An outdoor-oriented municipality surrounded by mountains, lakes and rivers. The village and the area around the municipal complex have the school, the church, a grocery store, a pharmacy and a medical clinic.
The housing
Mostly single-family houses, where the large majority of residents live. There are also condos near the ski resort, cottages and a few mobile home parks.
Nearby
Réserve faunique des Laurentides · Parc naturel des Marais du Nord · Club de golf Stoneham
Good to know
Route 175, a highway as far as Stoneham, gets you to downtown Québec City in about 20 minutes. The Transport collectif de La Jacques-Cartier (TCJC) also links the municipality to Québec City and Université Laval.
Landmarks
- Station touristique Stoneham
- Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier
- Parc de la forêt ancienne du mont Wright
History
The history of Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury
- 1764Land granted to Kenelm Chandler
- 1855United townships created
- 1912Railway to Loretteville
- 1963Station touristique Stoneham opens
- 1981Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier created
In 1764, Kenelm Chandler, from Tewkesbury in England, was granted land in the area but never lived on it. In 1790, Anglican minister Philip Toosey received a large tract in Stoneham and built the first farm there in 1794. Irish, English and Scottish families settled in the township between 1815 and 1825. In 1855, the municipality took the name United Townships of Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury.
For nearly a century, the forest was the main livelihood. A railway linked Stoneham to Loretteville in 1912, and as many as 20 sawmills operated on the territory. Route 175, completed in 1951, opened the area to motorists and cottagers. The golf club opened in 1959 and the ski resort in 1963.
In 1973, the village of Saint-Adolphe was annexed. The closing of Domtar’s facilities in 1975 marked the end of the forestry era. The parc national de la Jacques-Cartier was created in 1981, and the Marais du Nord park opened in 1995. Thanks to the highway, Stoneham is now about 20 minutes from downtown Québec City.
Frequently asked questions about Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury
Where is Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury?
In the La Jacques-Cartier RCM, about 25 km north of downtown Québec City, at the gateway to the Réserve faunique des Laurentides. Route 175 runs through it for more than 30 km.
How do I get to Stoneham from Québec City?
Take Route 175, a four-lane highway as far as Stoneham. The drive takes about 20 minutes. The Transport collectif de La Jacques-Cartier also runs service to Québec City.
Where does the name Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury come from?
Stoneham comes from Stonham Aspal, in Suffolk, home of Reverend Philip Toosey. Tewkesbury is a town in Gloucestershire, the birthplace of Kenelm Chandler, who was granted land in the area in 1764.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury 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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