History of Rivière-Ouelle, Québec, Canada

1663 - February 5, 1663 - Earthquake
Hits the St. Lawrence Valley of Québec at about 5:30 pm; the quake is felt over the entire eastern part of North America - 1.9 million square km, and generates huge landslides along the St. Maurice, Batiscan and St. Lawrence Rivers, from La Malbaie to Rivière Ouelle; no loss of life was recorded.

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1672 - Seigniory (Riviere Ouelle or Bouteillerie) granted Oct. 29, 1672 to Sieur de la Bouteillerie.


Read more about Jean-Baptiste-François DESCHAMPS DE LA BOUTEILLERIE

1685 - Parish is established at Riviere-Ouelle

Le Programme de recherche en démographie historique - Univeriste de Montreal

1690 - Repelling the first English landing
RIVER-OUELLE, 1690. The population of Quebec was severely alarmed in the fall of 1690 when they learned that a fleet of 34 ships departing from New England and commanded by Admiral William Phipps, was heading back to the St. Lawrence. Warned by the envoys from Frontenac, the settlers of Rivière-Ouelle are getting defensive. Locals are asking their priest, Mr. de Francheville, to lead them himself to the attack. Let's read the original relationship of the time: "The enemies had flattened to knock down without opposition. When they went to the first rooms, they thought all they had to do was disembark and sit at the table. They were surprised that for the first entry, they were served a salvo of gunshots. At the Rivière-Ouelle, the priest of Francheville, cured, took a blue hood, a tapebord in his head, a rifle in good condition, put himself on the head of his parishioners who made several unloads on the chaloupes that were forced to retreat offshore with casualties. "The settlers of... Read MORE...

1694 - Église de Notre-Dame-de-Liesse established at Rivière-Ouelle

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In 1725, there were 31 residential houses in Rivière-Ouelle, not counting the seigneurial manor and the presbytery.
Since the families are very large, 10 children and more within a family is a common occurrence, the population of the village is at the time of 300 inhabitants.
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1832 - RIVIERE OUELLE or BOUTEILLERIE
and augmentation, seigniory, in the co. of Kamouraska, is bounded N.E. by St. Denis; S.W. by Ste. Anne; in the rear by Ixworth in front by the St. Lawrence. - 2 leagues in breadth by 1 1/ 2 in depth. Granted, Oct. 29th, 1672 to Sieur de la Bouteillerie. The augmentation, 2 leagues in front by 2 in depth, was granted, Oct 20th, 1750 to Dame Genevieve de Ramsay, widow of Sieur de Boishebert: they are now the property of --- Casgrin, Esq. - 2/ 5 of this S. are under cultivation and 3/ 5 in a state of nature; 1/ 4 is rendered unfit for cultivation by mountains and ridges of rocks. The soil, S. of the river Ouelle, is in general a yellowish loam mixed with sand, and in the front it is alluvial except the ridges which are sandy: most of the lands under cultivation are of a superior quality. The lands in the rear are traversed by a small ridge and in the 5th range is a large cedar swamp; the soil and timber, however, improve towards the fief St. Denis. - There are 7 ranges of concessions in the ... Read MORE...

1873
RIVIERE OUELLE, a post village and seigniory of Quebec, co. of Kamouraska, on the S. shore of the St. Lawrence, and on the G T. It., 92 miles below Quebec. It contains a Roman Catholic church, a telegraph office, a saw mill, and 4 stores. Pop. 300.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1890 - Riviere-Ouelle
Riviere Ouelle, vil., Quebec, co. Kamouraska, on S. shore of R. St Lawrence, 79 m. by rail NE. of Point Levis. P. of sub-dist. 2,060.
The Pocket Atlas and Gazetteer of the Dominion of Canada
John George Bartholomew John Murdoch Harper January 1, 1890 London : J. Walker

1895 - Rivière Ouelle
Rivière Ouelle, reeve-aia' oo-'l', a post-village of Quebec, co. of Kamouraska, on the S. shore of the St. Lawrence, and on the Grand Trunk Railway, 92 miles below Quebec. It contains a church, a saw-mill, and 4 stores.
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
Riviere Ouelle, a post-village of Quebec, co. of Kamouraska, on the S. shore of the St. Lawrence and on the Intercolonial R., 92 miles below Quebec. Pop. 150.
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 Rivière-Ouelle:
St. Lawrence River: Start your visit by exploring the scenic beauty of the St. Lawrence River. You can take leisurely walks along the riverbanks, have a picnic, or simply enjoy the stunning views of the water and the surrounding countryside. It's a great place for relaxation and taking in the natural beauty of the region.

Église de Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-Ouelle: This historic church is a prominent landmark in Rivière-Ouelle. Dating back to the 18th century, it boasts impressive architecture and stunning interior decorations. Even if you're not religious, the church is worth a visit for its historical and architectural significance.

Moulin de la Rive: This old watermill has been transformed into a museum that tells the story of milling in the region. It's an interesting place to learn about the history of the village and its economic activities in the past.

La Halte Municipale: This is a fantastic spot to enjoy a family picnic. The park features a playground for kids,... Read MORE...