History of Saint-Célestin, Québec, Canada

1850 - Église de Saint-Célestin established at Saint-Célestin
It was first to a mission, established in 1848 in the seigneury of Roquetaillade, granted in 1675 to Pierre Godefroy de Roquetaillde, that the denomination of Saint-Pierre-Célestin was applied, then reduced to Saint-Célestin during the canonical erection as a parish, in 1850.
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1854 - Saint-Célestin post office is established

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1873
ST. CELESTIN, a thriving post village in Nicolet co., Que., on the Three Rivers branch G. T. R., 25½ miles from Arthabaska. It contains 5 or 6 saw mills, 2 grist mills, 9 or 10 stores, and a telegraph office. Pop. 600; of parish 1,609.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1895 - Saint Celestin
Saint Célestin, a post-village in Nicolet co., Quebec, on the Three Rivers Railway, 254 miles from Arthabaska. It contains 5 or 6 saw-mills, 2 grist mills, and 9 or 10 stores. 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 Celestin, a post-village of Nicolet co., Quebec, on the Grand Trunk R., 25 1/ 2 miles from Arthabaska. 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

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Saint-Célestin:
Parc de la Pointe:

Start your visit with a leisurely stroll through Parc de la Pointe. This lovely park offers scenic views of the Saint-François River and is a perfect spot for a picnic or a peaceful afternoon walk.

Randonnée au Bord de la Rivière Saint-François:

Take a hike along the Saint-François River. The trails here offer a great opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and observe the local wildlife.

Visite de la Vieille Église de Saint-Célestin:

Explore the historic Old Church of Saint-Célestin. This beautiful church dates back to the 19th century and is a fine example of Québec's religious heritage. The architecture and interior are worth admiring.

Ferme Benoît et Diane Mondou:

Pay a visit to Ferme Benoît et Diane Mondou, a local farm where you can experience rural life in Québec. You can learn about farming, see the animals, and perhaps even taste some fresh, locally produced goods.

Camping et Plein Air:

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