History of Saint-Casimir, Québec, Canada

At the beginning of New France, the territory of Saint-Casimir was part of the seigniory of Grondines, one of the oldest in Quebec, founded in 1637, and of the parish of Saint-Charles-des-Grondines.

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The seigniory was granted by the Compagnie de la Nouvelle-France to Madame de Cambalot, Duchess of Aiguillon.
In 1646, the governor of New France, Monsieur de Montmagny, granted the nuns Hospitallers possession of the territory of Grondines, but in 1683, the Hospitallers sold the seigniory to sieur Jacques Aubert. The seigniory then changed hands several times, but it was around 1830 that Mr. Peter Burnet, a lumber merchant from Quebec, established a saw and flour mill there, at the confluence of the Noire and Sainte-Anne rivers (today today, it's the junction of Tessier and Chemin de l'Île Grandbois streets).
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During the 1760 census, there were already about thirty houses in the area, dotted along the banks of the Sainte-Anne River, but it was from the construction of the mill that the municipality developed.

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Towards the end of 1835, the residents addressed a request to the Archbishop of Quebec, Monsignor Signay, asking him to erect a parish. The response was positive, and the new parish was canonically constituted in 1836.

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1847 - Parish established at St-Casimir

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1873
ST. CASIMIR, a post village in Portneuf co., Que., on the River Ste. Anne, 6 miles from St. Anne de la Perade. It contains several saw and grist mills and 6 stores, and has a large trade in lumber. Pop. 350
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1895 - Saint Casimir
Saint Casimir, a post-village in Portneuf co., Quebec, on the river Ste. Anne, 6 miles from Ste. Anne de la Perade. It contains saw- and grist-mills and 6 stores, and has a large trade in lumber. Pop. 350.
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 Casimir, a banking post-village of Portneuf co., Quebec, on the river Ste. Anne, 5 miles from Ste. Anne de la Perade. It has manufactures of threshing-machines, foundry products, etc. Pop. about 800.
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 1912, the village municipality of Saint-Casimir separated from that of the parish, followed in 1913 by the detachment of Saint-Casimir-Est.

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1936 - Église de Saint-Casimir established at Saint-Casimir

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On March 22, 1997, a collective suicide took place in Saint-Casimir, when five followers of the Order of the Temple of the Sun, three of whom were of French origin, set fire to the house, where they were and are died in the flames.
They are Didier Quèze, 39 years old; Chantal Goupillot, 39; Suzanne Druau, 63; Bruno Klaus, 49; Pauline Rioux, 54 years old.
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Here is a list of places to go and things to do in Saint-Casimir:
Batiscan River Park: Start your visit with a trip to the Batiscan River Park, which is perfect for nature enthusiasts. You can enjoy leisurely walks along the riverbanks, have a picnic, or simply relax while taking in the serene surroundings. The park also hosts events and festivals throughout the year, so check the local calendar for any upcoming happenings.

Hiking and Biking Trails: Saint-Casimir and its surrounding areas offer various hiking and biking trails, making it an excellent destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The trails range from easy walks suitable for families to more challenging routes for experienced hikers and mountain bikers. Popular options include the Sentier des Îles and Sentier du Mitan.

Historical Sites: Explore the village's history by visiting historical sites such as the Saint-Casimir Church, a beautiful neo-Gothic church dating back to the 19th century. The church is a stunning architectural gem that's worth admiring, both inside and out. You can... Read MORE...