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Rivière-des-Prairies, Montréal, Québec, Canada - Rivière-des-Prairies, Montréal, Québec, Canada - Eglise, Riviere des Prairies Église de Saint-Joseph 10050, boul. Gouin Est, Rivière-des-Prairies, QUÉBEC Established 1834
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CHRISTMAS - FRENCH CANADIAN Coffee Mug – Celebrate Family, Heritage, and Holiday Cheer

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A People's History of Quebec
French Canadian Roots: Researching Your French Canadian Family Tree and Genealogy
Hélène's World: Hélène Desportes of Seventeenth-Century Quebec
French Language Lifelines for the Anglo Genealogist: Tips and Tools for Tracking Your French-Canadian Ancestors
Companions of Champlain: Founding Families of Quebec, 1608-1635
Where the River Narrows: Classic French & Nostalgic Québécois Recipes From St. Lawrence Restaurant
Finding Your Canadian Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide
A Brief History of Canada: How the Clash of French, British and Native Empires Forged a Unique Identity
Canadian History Stories: 50 True and Fascinating Tales of Major Events and People from Canada’s Past
Feast: Recipes and Stories from a Canadian Road Trip: A Cookbook

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1615 - June 24 - Recollet fathers Joseph Le Caron and Denis Jamet celebrate first mass ever said on Montreal Island. Rivière des Prairies,Québec
canadachannel.ca/ todayincanadianhistory/ index.php/ June_24
1687 - Rivière-des-Prairies founded
Le Programme de recherche en démographie historique - Univeriste de Montreal
1832 - The Parish of Riviere des Prairies,
by a regulation made Sept. 20, 1721, confirmed by an Order in Council, Mar. 3, 1722, contains only the Cote de St. Joseph, and extends two leagues along the Riviere des Prairies from the lower part of the island. All the lands in this P. were conceded previous to 1759, and consist of 8226 superficial arpents. In 1821 there were 108 houses, of which 92 were inhabited by farmers and 16 by occupiers of small plots of ground, called emplacemens. The greatest extent occupied by any one person is 320 superficial arpents.

Population 800
Churches, R.C. 1
Cures 1
Presbyteries 1
Schools 1
Villages 1
Tanneries 1
Shopkeepers 3
Taverns 3

Name of church - St. Joseph
A Topographical Dictionary of The Province of Lower Canada by Joseph Bouchette, Esq., London, 1832
1834 - Église de Saint-Joseph established at Rivière-des-Prairies
www.gcatholic.org
1859
MONTREAL, an island of Lower Canada, at the confluence of the Grand Ottawa river with the St. Lawrence, 580 m. from the mouth of the latter river. It is of a triangular shape, 32 m. long, by from 5 to 10 1/ 2 m. broad. The Riveres-des-Prairies separates it on the NW from Isle Jesus, which is 21 m. long, and 6 m. wide, and is connected with it by a wooden bridge. The island forms the county of M., and is divided into the 9 parishes of St. Ann, St. Genevieve, Pointe-Claire, La Chine, Sault-au-Recollet, St. Laurent, Rivieres-des-Prairies, Pointe-aux-Trembles, and Longue Pointe...

A Gazetteer of the World: Or, Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge, Volume 5
Publisher A. Fullarton, 1859
1873
RIVIERE DES PRAIRIES, a post village in Hochelaga co., Que , 15 miles N. of Montreal It has a telegraph office. Pop. 250.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873
1895 - Rivière des Prairies
Rivière des Prairies, a post village in Hochelaga co., Quebec, 15 miles N. of Montreal.
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
Riviere des Prairies, a post-village of Hochelaga co., Quebec, 10 miles N. of Montreal, its banking point.
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
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1958 - FEAR 18 MAY BE DEAD; COFFER DAM COLLAPSE. MEN TRAPPED WHEN WALL HIT BY ICE.
Montreal (CP) - Reports conflicted today as to the number of construction workers who died Wednesday night when a coffer dam collapsed at the Riviere des Prairies. Police in Laval des Rapides said they believed 18 men were killed, but an official of a construction firm set the toll at about 11.

The dam buckled under pressure of heavy chunks of ice broken away by a recent thaw. The Riviere des Prairies skirts Montreal's north shore.
About 20 men were working at the bottom of the dam when the north wall was struck by ice floes and collapsed.

EMERIC LEONARD, assistant superintendent of Dufresne Construction Company, said today he has no information yet as to the exact number of men who were killed.

A police office in Laval des Rapides said he believed 18 had been killed. But MR. LEONARD, said: "I think the number is closer to 11."
Two or three men escaped from within the dam when it buckled. Three others saved themselves after the shock tossed them from the top of the dam into ...
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1963 - July 20 - City of Montréal annexes Rivière-des-Prairies, Québec
canadachannel.ca/ todayincanadianhistory/ index.php/ July_20
Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Rivière-des-Prairies:
Maison du Pressoir: Start your exploration of Rivière-des-Prairies with a visit to Maison du Pressoir. This historic house dates back to the 18th century and provides insight into the area's rich history.

Rivière-des-Prairies Nature Park: Explore the natural beauty of the neighborhood by taking a walk or bike ride through Rivière-des-Prairies Nature Park. This green oasis along the Rivière des Prairies offers scenic views and a peaceful escape from the city.

Parc Basile-Routhier: Another great park in the area is Parc Basile-Routhier. It's perfect for picnicking, playing sports, or simply relaxing in a serene environment.

Boating and Watersports: With its proximity to the river, Rivière-des-Prairies is a great place for boating and watersports enthusiasts. You can rent a kayak, paddleboard, or even go fishing in the Rivière des Prairies.

Visit Local Cafés and Restaurants: Explore the local dining scene by visiting some of the neighborhood's charming cafés and restaurants....
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