History of Laterrière, Québec, Canada

In 1846, the year of the founding of the mission of Notre-Dame-de-Laterrière, in the region of Sagenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (territory of the current Regional County Municipality of Fjord-du-Saguenay),
a "imposing” forest fire which began on May 5 devastated an area of land southeast of Jonquière and contiguous in its northern part to Chicoutimi. Subsequently, a large part of the area was identified under the name of Grand-Brûlé.
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1873 - Laterriere or Grand Brule
LATERRIERE, or GRAND BRULE, a post village in Chicoutim ico., Que., 12 miles from Chicoutimi. It contains 1 store and a saw mill. Pop. 225.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

When this place, located at the exit of the Laurentides wildlife reserve, was erected as a parish municipality in 1883, the name retained, Notre-Dame-de-Laterrière, evokes the township proclaimed under the name of Laterrière, in 1850.
Marc-Pascal de Sales Laterrière or La Terrière (1792-1872), Lord of Les Éboulements since 1816, represented the county of Saguenay in the Parliament of United Canada in Quebec, from 1845 to 1851.
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1895 - Laterriere, Grand Brule
Laterriere, or Grand Brule, a post-village in Chicoutimi co., Quebec, 12 Miles S. of Chicoutimi. Pop. 225.
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 - Laterriere or Grand Brule
Laterriere, or Grand Brule, a post-village of Chicoutimi co., Quebec, 12 miles S. of Chicoutimi. Pop. 100.
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

The current Laterrière sector is the result of the merger, in 1983, of the municipalities of the village of Laterrière, erected in 1921, and the parish of Notre-Dame-de-Laterrière (established in 1883).
It was recognized as a city in 1989. A major aluminum smelter was established there during the 1980s. On February 18, 2002, La Laterrière was integrated into the city of Saguenay and its territory became district number 16.
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On May 27, 2012, the city of Saguenay announced the discovery of a large groundwater table located in the Laterrière sector of the Chicoutimi borough.

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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around Laterrière:
La Pulperie de Chicoutimi / Regional Museum:

Explore the rich history and culture of the region at this museum. It features exhibits on local industries, indigenous heritage, and contemporary art.

Parc de la Rivière du Moulin:

Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and biking in this beautiful park. The scenic trails along the river provide a serene setting for a day out in nature.

Pointe-Taillon National Park:

Head to this nearby national park for a day of outdoor adventures. With hiking trails, beaches, and wildlife watching, it's a perfect spot for nature enthusiasts.

Village historique de Val-Jalbert:

Immerse yourself in the past by visiting this historic village. Walk through well-preserved buildings and learn about life in the 1920s.

Saguenay Fjord National Park:

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Saguenay Fjord. You can take a boat tour, go whale watching, or hike along the fjord for spectacular views.

Domaine Le Cageot:

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