History of L'Isle-Verte, Québec, Canada

Jacques Cartier referred to the island in his accounts on September 2, 1535, when he was sailing up the river on his second voyage to Canada, he sighted Île Rouge and Île Verte.

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It was in 1653 that the governor of New France, Jean de Lauzon, granted his son Louis the seigniory of the Salmon River.
Much later, on February 11, 1711, Jean-Baptiste Côté exchanged his two lands on Île d'Orléans for the seigneury of L'Isle-Verte and an era of agricultural development began which continued, with his descendants, for a whole century. Under the dynasty of the Côté lords, L'Isle-Verte built a reputation as a leader in the agricultural sector that continues to this day.
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As of 1713, the number of settlers was enough to justify founding the Catholic mission of Saint-Jean-Baptiste-de-L’Isle-Verte.

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In 1738, the very first flour mill was built on the Petit-Sault River (on the site of the actual Petit-Sault mill) (Isle-Verte).
This is a sign that agriculture had become significant.
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1766 - Parish is established at L'isle-Verte

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1809 - Île-Verte Lighthouse is completed.

In 1819, Mr. Louis Bertrand, who made his fortune with the timber trade, became lord of the place by emphyteutic lease.
Since then, Isle-Verte has developed in such a way that it is considered one of the most important industrial communities in Quebec.
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1828 - Saint-Jean-Baptiste-de-l’Isle-Verte becomes a parish
On August 29, 1828, the parish of Saint-Jean-Baptiste was canonically constituted and on February 12, 1835, Isle-Verte was recognized civilly.
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Isle-Verte, in 1859 was chosen to receive the courthouse (circuit court).

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1895 - Isle Verte
Isle Verte, eel vênt ("green island"), the chief town of the co. of Temiscouata, Quebec, on the S. shore of the St. Lawrence, 16 miles by rail below Rivière du Loup en bas. It contains, besides the county buildings, a large iron foundry, a carding-, fulling-, pressing-, and dyeing-mill, a flouring-mill, 5 stores, and a light-house in lat. 48° 3' 17" N. and ion. 69° 25' 10" W. Pop. 1134. The town is sheltered by an island of the same name, 6 miles long.
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

On 23 January 2014, a fire broke out in a seniors’ home in L'Isle-Verte, a town of about 1,500 located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River.
Early reports suggested that the fire began after a resident was denied permission to go outside and smoke a cigarette. Of the 52 seniors living in the home at the time, 32 died. The fire ranks as one of the worst to take place in a seniors’ home in Canadian history.
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2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in L'Isle-Verte:
Visit the Saint-Léonard Church: Start your exploration of L'Isle-Verte with a visit to the Saint-Léonard Church. This historic church dates back to the 19th century and is a beautiful example of Quebec's religious architecture. The interior is adorned with stunning stained glass windows.

Explore the Waterfront: L'Isle-Verte is situated along the St. Lawrence River, offering visitors beautiful views of the water. Take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront, relax on the riverbanks, and enjoy the serene atmosphere.

L'Isle-Verte Lighthouse: Located near the marina, the L'Isle-Verte Lighthouse is an iconic landmark. While you may not be able to enter the lighthouse, it's a picturesque spot for photographs.

Parc des Trois Bérets: This park is a great place for a family picnic. It features a playground for children and a walking trail where you can take in the natural beauty of the area.

Musée de la Mémoire Vivante: Immerse yourself in the local history and culture by visiting... Read MORE...