History of Rigaud, Québec, Canada

1732 - Seigniory (Rigaud) Granted, Oct. 29 1732, to Sieurs de Cavagnal and Rigaud
On October 29, 1732 that the seigneury of Rigaud was granted to Pierre de Rigaud de Cavagnal, naval officer, and to Captain Pierre-François de Rigaud de Vaudreuil, his brother. The latter, born in 1698, was the last French Governor General of Canada and, as such, he signed the capitulation of New France.
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In 1763, the seigniory was sold to Michel-Alain Chartier, Marquis de Lotbinière.
But its development only really began in the middle of the 19th century, after the opening of a post office under the name of Rigaud in 1832, and the opening of the Bourget college by the Clercs de Saint-Viateur.
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1802 - Église de Sainte-Madeleine established in Rigaud

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1832 - RIGAUD,
seigniory, in the co. of Vaudreuil, is bounded E. by the S. of Vaudreuil; W. by the province line; in the rear by the T. of Newton; in front by the Ottawa and the Lake of Two Mountains. - 3 leagues in front by 3 in depth. Granted, Oct. 29 1732, to Sieurs de Cavagnal and Rigaud: the present proprietor is W. Bingham, Esq. - A very fertile soil runs through the whole of this grant, and where cultivated is found well adapted to grain and pulse of all sorts. Two thirds of the S. are settled, and the remainder is in standing wood. There are 9 concessions, containing 266 farms; 5 concessions are in the upper end of the S., 3 in the lower end, and one in the intervening space: there are also 35 emplacemens. The farms are 3 and 4 arpents by 16 and 20. The unconceded lands are not surveyed and have no roads across them. This S. is watered by the rivers a la Graisse and Raquette; the former is at all times navigable from the Ottawa up to the fall, which greatly contributes to the advantage of... Read MORE...

1873
RIGAUD, a flourishing post village and seigniory of Quebec, co. of Vaudreuil, on the Riviere a la Graisse, 45 miles W.S. W. of Montreal, 16 miles from Vandreuil. It is the seat of Rigand College and Ste. Anne's Convent, and contains a telegraph otfice,6 stores, a saw mill and a grist mill. Pop. 250.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

On January 1, 1881, the municipality of the village of Rigaud separated from the parish of Sainte-Madeleine-de-Rigaud. In 1911, the village became the city of Rigaud.

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On June 19, 1887, the construction of the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes chapel began, and this chapel was blessed on November 16 of the same year.

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In 1890, the Vaudreuil-Rigaud railway was inaugurated.

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1895 - Rigaud
Rigaud, ree'gö', a village of Quebec, co. of Vaudreuil, on the Rivière à la Graisse, 45 miles W.S.W. of Montreal. It is the seat of Rigaud College and of a convent. P. 250.
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
Rigaud, a post-village of Vaudreuil co., Quebec, on the Riviere a la Graisse, 45 miles WSW. of Montreal, on the Canadian Pacific R. It has a foundry, sash and other mills, cheese-factory, etc. Pop. in 1901, 779.
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 1909, the explosives factory of the Northern Explosive company, owned by Curtis & Harvey, was opened in Rigaud,
which led to an increase in the population, but this decreased in 1911, following an explosion of the factory which kills 4. Another explosion occurred in a blowing snow in Rigaud on August 18, 1917.
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In 1995, the city of Rigaud merged with the parish of Sainte-Madeleine-de-Rigaud and became the current municipality of Rigaud.

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2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Rigaud, Québec:
Mont Rigaud: The crown jewel of Rigaud is Mont Rigaud, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter, you can enjoy skiing and snowshoeing, while the summer offers hiking trails with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Don't forget to check out the aerial park for an exciting adventure among the treetops.

Parc Chartier-de-Lotbinière: This beautiful park is perfect for a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or a game of frisbee. With its well-maintained gardens and scenic views of the Ottawa River, it's a serene spot to relax.

Église Sainte-Madeleine: Explore the town's history by visiting the Église Sainte-Madeleine, a historic church that dates back to the 19th century. Its architecture and peaceful ambiance make it a worthwhile stop.

Historic Downtown Rigaud: Take a stroll through the charming streets of downtown Rigaud, where you'll find quaint shops, boutiques, and cafes. It's a great place to soak in the local atmosphere and pick up some... Read MORE...