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Les Cèdres, Québec, Canada - Les Cèdres, Québec, Canada - Église de Saint-Joseph-de-Soulanges 1160, ch. du Fleuve, Les Cèdres, QUÉBEC Established 1752 Source: http://www.originis.ca
Les Cèdres is a municipality located north of the Saint Lawrence River in the Montérégie of Quebec, Canada, near Vaudreuil-Dorion. wikipedia

Cedars (Les Cèdres)
A town on the north shore of the St-Lawrence opposite St-Timothée. (45.306N 74.053W) Previously called Cedarstown and Cedar Village.
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According to the Jesuit historian Charlevoix, the name of Les Cèdres comes from the large cedars that were found at the foot of the rapids and in the shade of which the canoeists rested at the time of the clearing.
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Les Cèdres, Québec, Canada - Église de Saint-Joseph-de-Soulanges
1160, ch. du Fleuve, Les Cèdres, QUÉBEC
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Église de Saint-Joseph-de-Soulanges
1160, ch. du Fleuve, Les Cèdres, QUÉBEC
Established 1752
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The Municipality of Les Cèdres is the oldest parish organization in the Presqu’île region. Indeed, it was on October 12, 1702 that the seigneury of Soulanges was granted to Pierre-Jacques Joybert de Soulanges.
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1752 - Église de Saint-Joseph-de-Soulanges is established at Les Cèdres
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In August 1760, Canadian boatmen who were to lead the English army towards Montreal, threw themselves into the rapids, dragging with them the enemy artillery .
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1832 - The Village of the Cedars (Soulange seigniory),
is charmingly seated on the bank of the St. Lawrence, 5 miles from Pointe des Cascades, being the point of rendezvous for all boats passing up or down the river, and, having an established ferry to the opposite seigniory of Beauharnois, it is a place of great resort both for travellers and traders. - This pleasant village contains a well built church and about 150 houses, of which 6 are built with stone, and there are a school and two corn-mills; the mill, called Longueuil's Mill, has ground 6,500 bushels of grain in 4 months. - The appearance of the waters and of the rich and verdant island around which they wind their course, exhibits an assemblage uncommonly interesting, and the glistening rapids of the Coteau du Lac give a lively termination to the scene. - At Pointe des Cascades, where the steamboat lands passengers, are a few houses and stores and a convenient corn-mill. The canal traverses the point through which boats pass to avoid the Cascade Rapids. Here stages are daily in...
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Les Cèdres was canonically erected on March 18, 1838 and civilly on November 12, 1847.
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Les Cèdres, located in Québec, Canada, is known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. While it's a relatively small town, there are several places to visit and things to do in and around the area. Here's a list:
Parc des Cèdres (Cedar Park): Enjoy the outdoors in this local park. It might have walking trails, picnic areas, and perhaps even a playground for kids. It's a great spot for a relaxing day with family or friends.

Les Écuries du Château (The Stables of the Castle): If you're interested in horseback riding, check out the local stables. You might find guided trail rides or lessons for all skill levels.

Mont Rigaud: Explore the nearby Mont Rigaud, especially if you enjoy hiking or skiing. In the warmer months, the trails offer a chance to connect with nature, and in winter, it becomes a hub for skiing and snowshoeing.
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