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Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Québec, Canada - Église du Saint-Esprit 88, rue Saint-Isidore, Saint-Esprit, QUÉBEC Established 1808 Source: Google maps

The municipality of Saint-Esprit, located in the regional county municipality of Montcalm in the administrative region of Lanaudière. Founded in 1808 and incorporated on July 1, 1955, this locality has a population of approximately 2,000 Spiritois and Spritois and covers an area of 54 square kilometers.

This municipality is in the Lanaudière region, 12 kilometers northeast of the city of Laurentides and 8 kilometers south of Sainte-Julienne.

Formerly, the territory was identified as the Ruisseau-Saint-Esprit concession. The place, erected on the banks of the Saint-Esprit River, of which it occupies both banks, could have taken its name from this river, just like the post office opened in 1852.

Today the municipality of Saint-Esprit has several agritourism farms on its territory, including Ferme Chant-O-Vent, garlic producers; Poultry from Angèle, producers of poultry and game birds; Bulzail, garlic producers; Triple G Farm; The Vegetable Shop, producers of organic baskets; Honey flower, honey house.

There are also no less than four sugar shacks: Sugar shack Chez Jacques Grégoire; The aKabane sugar shack; Chez Oswald sugar shack; Constantin Grégoire sugar shack.

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Église du Saint-Esprit
88, rue Saint-Isidore, Saint-Esprit, QUÉBEC
Established 1808
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  • 1808 - Église du Saint-Esprit established at Saint-Esprit
    The area's first settlers arrived at the end of 18th century and were mostly from L'Ange-Gardien, Beauport, and Saint-Sulpice. Originally, the area was identified as the Rivière-Saint-Esprit or Grand-Saint-Esprit Concession. In 1808, the Parish of Saint-Ours-du-Saint-Esprit was founded, however after 1838, the parish name was shortened to just Saint-Esprit to avoid confusion with another parish called Saint-Ours in the Diocese of Montreal.
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  • 1832 - The Parish of St. Esprit (L'Assomption seigniory)
    is in the rear of the fief. The first settlement is on the N. branch of the R. St. Esprit and encroaches on the patented lands in the neighbouring township; it is about one league N. of the church, with which it communicates by an excellent road. The second settlement is on the N.W. branch of the same river and also encroaches upon the T. of Rawdon, particularly on the crown reserve., No. 2 in the 1st range: the settlers are Canadians who have possessed this tract for many years.

    St. Ours du Grand and St. Esprit
    Population 2870
    Churches R.C. 1
    Cures 1
    Presbyteries 1
    Schools 1
    Villages 1
    Corn-mills 1
    Saw-mills 2
    Potasheries 1
    Shop-keepers 3
    Taverns 5
    Artisans 15
    A Topographical Dictionary of The Province of Lower Canada by Joseph Bouchette, Esq., London, 1832
  • In 1852, its post office opened and in 1855, the Parish Municipality of Saint-Ours-du-Saint-Esprit was formed.

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  • 1873
    ST. ESPRIT, a thriving post village and parish in Montcalm co., Que., on the River St. Esprit, 17 miles from L'Assomption. It has a telegraph office. Pop. 1,537.
    Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873
  • 1895 - Saint Esprit
    Saint Esprit, a post-village and parish in Montcalm co., Quebec, on the river St. Esprit, 17 miles N.W. of L'Assomption. Pop. 1537.
    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 Esprit, a post-village on Montcalm co., Quebec, on the river St. Eprit, 17 miles NW. of L'Assomption. 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

  • 2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around Saint-Esprit:
    Parc Saint-Jean-Baptiste: Start your exploration of Saint-Esprit at Parc Saint-Jean-Baptiste. This beautiful park offers a serene environment for picnics, leisurely walks, and enjoying the natural beauty of the region. It's an ideal spot for a relaxed afternoon with family and friends.

    Saint-Esprit Church: Visit the Saint-Esprit Church, a historic place of worship that dates back to the 19th century. Even if you're not particularly religious, the architecture and interior design of this church are worth admiring.

    Hiking and Nature Trails: Surrounding Saint-Esprit, you'll find numerous hiking and nature trails that take you through lush forests and scenic landscapes. These trails offer opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife spotting, and simply immersing yourself in nature. Be sure to check the trail conditions and pick one that suits your level of expertise.

    Fishing: The Saint-Esprit region is known for its fishing opportunities, especially in the nearby rivers and lakes.... Read MORE...

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female ancestorMarie-Thérèse PAYETTE (PAYET) dite ST-AMOUR (15 January 1729, Repentigny, Québec, Canada (La Purification-de-Repentigny) (St-Paul-l'Hermite) - 16 August 1815, Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Québec, Canada)
female ancestorAngélique-Madeleine GIBEAU (22 March 1730, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Montréal, Québec, Canada - 11 January 1814, Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Québec, Canada)
male ancestorJean-Baptiste RIVIÈRE (LARIVIÈRE) (25 May 1731, L'Assomption, Québec, Canada (St-Pierre-du-Portage) - 28 January 1810, Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Québec, Canada)
female ancestorMarie-Francoise VERMET (24 June 1731, Terrebonne, Québec, Canada (Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne) - 25 March 1808, Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Québec, Canada)
male ancestorJoseph BEAUDOIN (23 August 1741, Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud) - 15 March 1814, Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Québec, Canada)
male ancestorAndre DESROCHES (25 March 1741, Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada* (L'Enfant-Jésus-de-la-Pointe-aux-Trembles) - 10 July 1813, Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Québec, Canada)
male ancestorJoseph MARTIN dit BARNABÉ (1741, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada (Port Royal, Acadia) - 11 March 1834, Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Québec, Canada)
male ancestorJacques LEVESQUE (13 June 1742, Repentigny, Québec, Canada (La Purification-de-Repentigny) (St-Paul-l'Hermite) - 3 April 1810, Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Québec, Canada)
male ancestorLouis-Francois DUFAULT (13 February 1742, L'Assomption, Québec, Canada (St-Pierre-du-Portage) - 17 October 1826, Saint-Esprit, Montcalm, Québec, Canada)

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male ancestorJoseph GAUTHIER (5 September 1785 - 10 May 1870) and female ancestorJosephte-Therese DESNOUX (DENEAU) (1786 - 20 November 1876) married 11 July 1808
male ancestorLouis DANDURAND (4 August 1772 - ) and female ancestorJosephte GAUTHIER dite LANDREVILLE (1769 - 3 July 1823) married 16 September 1811
male ancestorPierre LAPERCHE dit ST-JEAN (12 July 1771 - 24 September 1856) and female ancestorMarie-Louise ALLAIRE (29 August 1800 - 17 November 1888) married 23 October 1826
male ancestorIsraël MARTINEAU (28 August 1805 - 2 March 1839) and female ancestorJosephte MARSAN (18 February 1806 - 31 January 1885) married 7 July 1829
male ancestorJoseph MAJEAU (7 April 1816 - 3 May 1899) and female ancestorJustine COITOU dite ST JEAN (19 November 1818 - 30 January 1890) married 28 November 1837
male ancestorJoseph ÉTHIER ( 7 June 1818 - ) and female ancestorFlavie RIVET (23 May 1825 - ) married 20 October 1840
male ancestorAlexis PAYET dit ST-AMOUR (April 1806 - ) and female ancestorRosalie LEFEBVRE (1815 - ) married 1 August 1843
male ancestorHenri-Cleophas MARTINEAU (18 March 1830 - 1910) and female ancestorMarie-Louise ÉTHIER (29 April 1833 - ) married 5 September 1854
male ancestorPamphile GAUVIN (12 January 1873 - 3 November 1963) and female ancestorElise Leda HUARD (27 March 1883 - ) married 24 May 1932
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