History of Saint-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette, Québec, Canada

The Parish of Saint-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette was established on July 1, 1855. In 1904, the village of Saint-Ambroise stood out, which in 1913 became the village of Loretteville . In 1909, part of its territory became the Parish of Saint-Gérard-Majella . In 1929, another part of its territory was detached for the creation of the municipality of Saint-Émile . The Parish of Saint-Ambroise-de-la-Jeune-Lorette changed its toponym on September 21, 1963 to become the Parish of Neufchâtel (Quebec) . On July 11, 1964, it changed its toponym again to become the City of Neufchâtel.
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During 1970, several discussions took place between the leaders of the cities of Neufchâtel and Québec for a merger. The city of Neufchâtel merged with the city of Quebec on January 1, 1971.

Loretteville is located about 15 km northeast from downtown Québec City, on the banks of Rivière Saint-Charles. It is often mistaken for the Huron-Wendat or Wendake reserve, an enclave within Loretteville.

From 1760 to 1904, Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike were members of the same church congregation, Saint-Ambroise-de-la-Nouvelle-Lorette. In 1904, the Huron-Wendat got their own chapel and church register and a parish municipality and village were simultaneously set up to serve the non-Indigenous population. One municipality became the town of Neufchâtel (now part of Québec City) and the latter became Saint-Ambroise. In 1913 Saint-Ambroise was renamed Loretteville. Loretteville attained its present boundaries in 1965 with the annexation of the town of Château-d'Eau... thecanadianencyclopedia.ca

Frequently confused with L'Ancienne-Lorette and Wendake, Loretteville, municipality of the urban community of Quebec, is located about fifteen kilometers northwest of the capital, on the shores of Saint-Charles, where one can observe remarkable falls.

Traditionally, the village was recognized by the leather industry. Indeed, there were renowned tanneries, and a Leather Festival has long been held there. grandquebec.com