History of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Québec, Canada

1672 - Seigniory (Tilly or St. Antoine) Granted Oct. 29, 1672, to Sieur de Villieu
It was on October 29, 1672 that the territory located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, between the boundaries of the seigneuries of Lauzon and Sainte-Croix, was granted to Mr. Claude-Sébastien de Villieu, lieutenant of the regiment of Carignan. Towards the end of the 17th century, there were five families there.
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1681 - Parish of St-Antoine-de-Tilly is estalished

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In 1700, the seigniory was sold to Pierre-Noël Le Gardeur, Sieur de Tilly, who gave it his name. The new lord settled there with his second wife, Madeleine Boucher, daughter of the famous Pierre Boucher, governor of Trois-Rivières.

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1702 - Église de Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue established at Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly (gcatholic.org)
From 1702, a wooden chapel was erected. Ten years later, in 1712, the first stone of the church was laid.
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In 1759, during the siege of Quebec, English soldiers set up cannon batteries on three mounds still visible halfway up the cliff in the Fonds de Saint-Antoine.

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In 1786, the new seigniorial manor was built. It is now the Manoir de Tilly hotel.

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1832 - TILLY or ST. ANTOINE,
seigniory, in the co. of Lotbiniere, is bounded E. by Lauzon, W. by Desplaines; in the rear by Gaspe; in front by the St. Lawrence. - 1 1/ 2 league in depth. Granted Oct. 29, 1672, to Sieur de Villieu and is now the property of __ Noel, Esq. - In this S. water is scarce. - The Parish of St. Antoine, by an order in council of Mar. 3, 1722, which confirmed the regulation of Feb. 20, 1721, extends in front 3 1/ 4 leagues, viz. 4 arpents comprised in the fief of Dame Beaudouin and one league 38 arpents the remaining extent of the S. of Tilly, also fief Miranda 3.4 of a league in front, and also F. Bonsecours one league, ascending as far as Ste. Croix.
A Topographical Dictionary of The Province of Lower Canada by Joseph Bouchette, Esq., London, 1832

1873
ST. ANTOINE DE TILLY, a thriving post village in Lotbiniere co.. Que., on the S. shore of the St. Lawrence, 24 miles W. of Quebec. It contains a church, 6 stores, 4 saw mills, a grist mill, and a carding and fulling mill. Pop. 600.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1895 - Saint Antoine de Tilly
Saint Antoine de Tilly, a post-village in Lotbinière co., Quebec, on the S. shore of the St. Lawrence, 24 miles S.W. of Quebec. It contains a church, 6 stores, 4 saw-mills, a grist-mill, and a carding- and fulling-mill. Pop. 600.
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 Antone de Tilly, a post-village of Lotbiniere co., Quebec on the S. shore of the St. Lawrence, 24 miles SW. of Quebec. Pop. about 300.
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

In the history of Canada, Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly is also remembered as the site of the sinking of the Canadian aircraft carrier Warrior, which ran aground on the flats facing Pointe Méthot in 1946.

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Here's a list of places to visit and things to do in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly:
Parc Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly: Start your visit with a leisurely stroll in the village's central park. This green space features walking paths, benches, and a lovely view of the St. Lawrence River. It's a perfect spot for a picnic or just relaxing.

Eglise de Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly: This charming church is an iconic landmark in the village. Its architecture is a blend of Gothic and Romanesque styles, and it's worth a visit to appreciate its beauty and historical significance.

Bike along the Chemin du Roy: Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly is situated along the historic Chemin du Roy, which is a scenic route that follows the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. Rent a bike or take a leisurely drive along this road to enjoy the stunning river views and explore neighboring villages.

Vignoble Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière: If you enjoy wine tasting, take a short drive to this nearby vineyard. It offers tours and tastings of their locally-produced wines, along with beautiful views of the... Read MORE...