History of Saint-Alexandre, Iberville, Québec, Canada

A first group of English speakers, English and Irish for the most part, began to clear the territory around 1770, while the French speakers did not arrive until 1838.

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Chemin de la Grande-Ligne: Allowing the link between Saint-Athanase and Notre-Dame de Standbridge, this road was traced and built by the government of Lower Canada in 1843.
It is by this road that appeared, one day of 1905, the first automobile to circulate in the village.
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1850 - Église de Saint-Alexandre established at Saint-Alexandre d’Iberville

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1873
ST. ALEXANDRE, a thriving post village in Iberville co., Que., on the V. C. R., 36 miles from Montreal. It contains several stores and mills, and a telegraph office. Pop. 800.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1895 - St. Alexandre
ST. ALEXANDRE, a post village in Iberville co., Que., 1 mile from St. Alexandre Station, on the C.V.R. It contains 1 Roman Catholic church, 6 stores, 2 hotels, 1 saw and shingle mill, and 1 cheese factory. Pop. of parish 2101.
Crossby, Peter Alfred. Lovell's gazetteer of British North America. (John Lovell & Son)., 1895

1895 - Saint Alexandre
Saint Alexandre, a post-village in Iberville co. Quebec, 36 miles by rail S.E. of Montreal. It contains 5 stores. Pop. 256
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
Saint Alexandre d'Iberville, a post-village of Iberville co., Quebec, 36 miles SE. of Montreal. Pop. about 400.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

On September 17, 1988, the municipalities of the parish and the village of Saint-Alexandre, in Montérégie, respectively erected in 1855 and 1915, merged for the benefit of the new Saint-Alexandre.

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2023 - While Saint-Alexandre is a small village in the Iberville region of Québec, there are still some great places to visit and things to do in the surrounding area. Here's a list:
Mont Saint-Grégoire: If you enjoy outdoor activities, Mont Saint-Grégoire is a nearby mountain offering hiking trails and stunning views of the surrounding area. It's a fantastic spot for nature lovers and hikers.

Domaine de Dunham: This vineyard in Dunham, not too far from Saint-Alexandre, is known for its excellent wines. Take a tour of the vineyard, enjoy a wine tasting, and perhaps bring home a bottle of local Québec wine.

La Seigneurie des Aulnaies: This historic site is located in Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu, not far from Iberville. It features a beautiful manor, gardens, and walking trails. It's a great place to learn about the history of the region.

Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno: If you're into outdoor activities like hiking, birdwatching, or simply enjoying nature, this national park is worth a visit. It's a bit of a drive from Saint-Alexandre, but the natural beauty is worth it.

Fort Chambly: Located in Chambly, this historic fort is a great place for history... Read MORE...