History of Montebello, Québec, Canada

It was in 1674 that Bishop Laval received the seigneury of the Petite-Nation which was returned to him by the French West India Company.
Later, in 1802 (or in 1803 according to other sources), the seigniory was bought by the Papineau family and around 1820, about twenty first settlers settled on the so-called Front coast, along the Rivière des Outaouais.
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1815 - Parish is established at Montebello

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1831 - Église de Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours established at Montebello
n 1831, there were six hundred souls there and that year, the parish of Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours was founded.
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1873
MONTEBELLO, a post village in Ottawa co., Que., on the River Ottawa, 80 miles from Montreal. It was originally inhabited by Indians of the Algonquin tribe, who called it "Quiennontaterous" signifying a place intersected by two mountains. It contains 2 telegraph offices, 3 hotels and 7 stores. An aqueduct of tamarac logs brings a pure mountain stream into the village and supplies every house with water. Its port is called Major's. Pop. 300.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

In 1878, the village of Montebello was formed, breaking away from Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours.
The origin of the name Montebello is obscure, but some say the name pays homage to Duke Napoleon-Auguste de Montebello, a friend of Louis-Joseph Papineau. Others are of the opinion that the beautiful landscapes of Montebello resemble those of Montebello in Lombardy, a province of Italy.
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1895 - Montebello
Montebello, mon'tà-bêI'lo, a post-village in Ottawa co., Quebec, on the river Ottawa, 80 miles W. of Montreal. It was originally inhabited by Indians. It contains 3 hotels and 7 stores. An aqueduct of tamarack logs brings a pure mountain-stream into the village and supplies every house with water. Its port is called Major's. Pop. 300.
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
Montebello, a post-village of Labelle co., Quebec, on the Canadian Pacific R., 24 miles from Buckingham, its banking point. Pop. in 1901, 795.
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

July 1, 1930 - The Seigniory Club opens at Montebello on the former estate of Louis-Joseph Papineau beside the Ottawa River; the huge log structure is now the Chéteau Montebello hotel. Montebello, Québec

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Here are some places to go and things to do in Montebello:
1. Fairmont Le Château Montebello: This iconic resort is one of the main attractions in Montebello. It's a stunning chateau-style hotel known for its grand architecture and beautiful surroundings. Even if you're not staying here, you can visit the lobby, have a drink at the bar, or enjoy a meal at one of the on-site restaurants. The hotel is also famous for its enormous log cabin construction.

2. Parc Omega: Just a short drive from Montebello, Parc Omega is a wildlife park that offers a unique opportunity to observe Canadian wildlife in their natural habitat. You can drive through the park in your car and encounter animals such as bison, elk, deer, and wolves. It's a fantastic experience for families and animal lovers.

3. Manoir Papineau National Historic Site: This historic site was once the home of Louis-Joseph Papineau, a prominent Canadian politician. The manor, set in beautiful gardens, offers guided tours that provide insight into Canada's history. You can explore the... Read MORE...