History of L'Ancienne Lorette, Québec, Canada

1673 - Église de Notre-Dame-de-l’Annonciation is established at L'Ancienne Lorette

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1673 - November 4 - Blessing of the Chapel of the Hurons at l'Ancienne-Lorette.
Naturally, like the entire region before the arrival of the French invaders, the territory of L'Ancienne-Lorette was the place of residence of the Amerindians. Much later, at the time of New France, the Jesuit Father Pierre Chaumont had a first chapel erected there in 1674, which was on the site of the current cemetery. This chapel was to help in the evangelization of the Hurons. grandquebec.com
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1676 - The missions Lorette & Lachine de la Province de Quebec is established this year.

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The Hurons left Lorette in 1697 and went to settle in a site more conducive to fishing that everyone began to call Jeune-Lorette.
The village then took the name of Vieille-Lorette or Ancient-Lorette and it is under this name that the locality will continue to develop until today.
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1698 - October 14 - New France census shows: L'Ancienne-Lorette with 68 inhabitants

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1823 - Receives Generous Gift
Mr. Lois Voyer, habitant of the Parish of Ancienne Lorette, in Lower Canada, had the misfortune to lose a barn of 94 feet in length, on the 1st of August, by fire communicated by lightning. Nine days afterward a building of equal extent was finished and delivered over to him by the gratuitous and generous exertions of the inhabitants of this parish.
Daily National Intelligencer
District of Columbia
August 29, 1823

1832 - Ancienne Lorette
Population 741
Churches, R.C. 1
Cures 1
Presbyteries 1
Saw-mills 1
Tanneries 1
Shopkeepers 1
Artisans 5
A Topographical Dictionary of The Province of Lower Canada by Joseph Bouchette, Esq., London, 1832

1873
ANCIENNE LORETTE, a thriving post village and parish in Quebec co., on the Gosford railway, 9 miles from Quebec. It has a large lumber trade. Pop. 2,233.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1875 - Small Pox
A despatch from Quebec says that the small-pox, which at one time assumed the form of an epidemic and threatened the entire destruction of the population of Ancienne Lorette, has seriously diminished. Up to the present time 500 persons have been attacked, of which number 161 have died.
Boston Daily Advertiser
Boston, Massachusetts
May 7, 1875

1882-84 - Lorette
...About five miles to the northwest of Quebec is the Indian viilage of Lorette. Every Charter for the settlement of La Nouvelle France repeats in substance the words of that granted by Richelieu to the Company of the One Hundred Associates, the object of which was "to endeavour by Divine assistance to lead the people therein to the knowledge of the true God, to cause them to be disciplined and instructed in the Catholic, Apostolic and Roman faith." In fact the earlier settlements were as professedly missions as trading enterprises. The idea of a regular colony on a large scale did not take shape till the time of Louis XIV, under whom, as his hereditary title of Most Christian Majesty demanded, the interests of religion were by no means a secondary consideration. The Hurons were the first fruits of missionary devotion... The old church is shown with much pride, for the Hurons are good Catholics. The school is another of their sights. The children sing with a vigour suggestive of a... Read MORE...

1895 - Ancienne Lorette
Ancienne Lorette, a post-village in Quebec co, Quebec, 9 miles by rail N.W. of Quebec, it has a large lumber trade, P. 2233, including Huron Indians.
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

The present-day Notre-Dame-de-l’Annonciation Church was erected between 1907 and 1910.

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1916
Lorette, or Ancienne Lorette, more properly Saint Ambroise, a post-village of Quebec co., Quebec, on the river St. Charles and on the Quebec and Lake St. John R., 8 miles NW. of Quebec. It has saw- and flour-mills and manufactures of moccasins and gloves. The Falls of Lorette, about 100 feet in height, are an object of much admiration. Pop. in 1901, 1555. Nearly opposite is the Huron settlement of Indian (or Jeune) Lorette.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

In 1948, the village municipality of L'Ancienne-Lorette was incorporated under the name of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette.

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1957 - December 14 - Opening of the new Québec City airport at l'Ancienne-Lorette.
Jean-Lesage International Airport, or Quebec City Airport, is colloquially known as L’Ancienne-Lorette Airport. Indeed, it is located next to L’Ancienne-Lorette, to the west of the city. Previously, the territory of the airport was part of L'Ancienne-Lorette, but it moved to Sainte-Foy in 1971. grandquebec.com
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In 1967, the village was incorporated into the city and took the name of L'Ancienne-Lorette.

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L'Ancienne-Lorette
L'Ancienne-Lorette, Qué, City, pop 16 516 (2006c), 15 929 (2001c), inc 1967. L'Ancienne-Lorette is located on the North Shore of the St Lawrence River, 13 km west of QUÉBEC CITY. First incorporated as a village under the name of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in 1948, this residential suburb of Québec City grew rapidly from the 1960s, just like most of its neighbours, Cap-Rouge, SAINTE-FOY and Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures.

The history of L'Ancienne-Lorette goes back to 1674, when the Jesuit Pierre Chaumonot (1611-93) built a chapel on this site for the HURONS who had been forced to flee their homeland (Ontario) by the Iroquois. The original church of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation, was set up as a mission in 1698, the year following the departure of the Hurons, who had moved northwards, closer to their hunting grounds.

The old village centre along rue Notre-Dame is rich in architectural heritage and parks. Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation church, however, with its 2... Read MORE...

Since January 1, 2002, the locality has been part of Quebec City for some time, but following the referendum of June 20, 2004, its citizens decided to demerge, the decision coming into force on January 1, 2006.

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L'Ancienne-Lorette was incorporated as a city on January 1, 2006. Before that date, it was part of Quebec City. Its territory is landlocked in that of Quebec and it is bordered by the borough of Rivières and the Laurentian borough of Quebec City.

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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in L'Ancienne-Lorette and the surrounding area:
Parc de la Rivière-du-Nord: This beautiful park is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers walking and biking trails, picnic areas, and a tranquil river for kayaking or canoeing. In the winter, you can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Village Vacances Valcartier: Just a short drive from L'Ancienne-Lorette, this water park and winter playground is a hit with families. In the summer, cool off in the water park's slides and wave pool, while winter brings snow tubing and an ice hotel.

La Base de Plein Air de Sainte-Foy: This outdoor adventure park is ideal for those seeking adrenaline-pumping activities. Enjoy ziplining, aerial obstacle courses, and climbing walls. It's a great spot for both kids and adults.

Place de l'Église: L'Ancienne-Lorette's town square is a charming place to stroll and take in the local atmosphere. You'll find boutiques, restaurants, and cafes where you can sample some delicious Quebecois cuisine.

Église de Saint-Louis-de-France: This... Read MORE...