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'''Cap-Santé''' is a [[town]] in the [[Canadian province]] of [[Quebec]]. It is the [[county seat]] of [[Portneuf Regional County Municipality|Portneuf]] Regional County Municipality and was as well the county seat of the designated [[Portneuf County, Quebec|Portneuf County]].
'''Cap-Santé''' is a [[town]] in the [[Canadian province]] of [[Quebec]]. It is the [[county seat]] of [[Portneuf Regional County Municipality|Portneuf]] Regional County Municipality and was as well the county seat of the designated [[Portneuf County, Quebec|Portneuf County]].


The name of the town means "Cape Health". Cap-Santé is on the northern bank of the Saint Lawrence River, {{convert|40|km}} west of Quebec City. Legend has it that this community’s name was coined when soldiers suffering from an unknown disease miraculously recovered from a cure discovered in the village.
The name of the town means "Cape Health". Cap-Santé is on the northern bank of the Saint Lawrence River, {{convert|40|km}} west of Quebec City. Legend has it that this community's name was coined when soldiers suffering from an unknown disease miraculously recovered from a cure discovered in the village.


The old settlement is situated just west of the nearby [[Jacques-Cartier River]] and on the embankment of the [[Saint Lawrence River]].
The old settlement is situated just west of the nearby [[Jacques-Cartier River]] and on the embankment of the [[Saint Lawrence River]].
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The first settlers arrived around 1679, and in 1714 the village became an official parish.
The first settlers arrived around 1679, and in 1714 the village became an official parish.


The present-day church, a historical-registered building, was built from 1754 to 1767. Interrupted during construction by the [[Seven Years’ War]] (1756–63), it is one of the last buildings to be constructed under the French regime. The church has a facade and two towers, a baroque interior, a neoclassical [[reredos]], and two-tiers of openings on the bell tower, a [[Presbytery (architecture)|presbytery]] (designed by architect [[Charles Baillargé]] in 1849) featuring five neatly lined dormer windows. A cemetery encircles the square, leading to the river below.
The present-day church, a historical-registered building, was built from 1754 to 1767. Interrupted during construction by the [[Seven Years' War]] (1756–63), it is one of the last buildings to be constructed under the French regime. The church has a facade and two towers, a baroque interior, a neoclassical [[reredos]], and two-tiers of openings on the bell tower, a [[Presbytery (architecture)|presbytery]] (designed by architect [[Charles Baillargé]] in 1849) featuring five neatly lined dormer windows. A cemetery encircles the square, leading to the river below.


The Place de l’Église square is crowned with old wells dating back to 1799.
The Place de l'Église square is crowned with old wells dating back to 1799.


Vieux Chemin street was built along the same geographical line as that Chemin-du-Roy, the first road linking Montreal and Quebec City in the 18th century. Wooden and stone homes dot the narrow and shaded street that borders the cape. This street was designated as one of Canada’s most beautiful streets by the national newspaper, the Globe and Mail.{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}}
Vieux Chemin street was built along the same geographical line as that Chemin-du-Roy, the first road linking Montreal and Quebec City in the 18th century. Wooden and stone homes dot the narrow and shaded street that borders the cape. This street was designated as one of Canada's most beautiful streets by the national newspaper, the Globe and Mail.{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}}


The quay is on the Saint Lawrence.
The quay is on the Saint Lawrence.
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In 1759, during the English conquest, the [[Chevalier de Lévis]] built [[Fort Jacques Cartier]] at the mouth of the Jacques-Cartier river (also named after the famous explorer) from materials originally destined for construction of a church. The following year, in the same place, Lévis attempted unsuccessfully together with 7000 men to recapture Quebec City from the English. Today, virtually nothing remains of the fort, which is also situated on private land inaccessible to the public on the 'Plateau Jacques-Cartier' district of the municipality. Close by, is the Allsopp House (late 18th century), an old seigneurial manor named after the [[George Waters Allsopp|Allsopp]] family, now a private property registered as a historical building.
In 1759, during the English conquest, the [[Chevalier de Lévis]] built [[Fort Jacques Cartier]] at the mouth of the Jacques-Cartier river (also named after the famous explorer) from materials originally destined for construction of a church. The following year, in the same place, Lévis attempted unsuccessfully together with 7000 men to recapture Quebec City from the English. Today, virtually nothing remains of the fort, which is also situated on private land inaccessible to the public on the 'Plateau Jacques-Cartier' district of the municipality. Close by, is the Allsopp House (late 18th century), an old seigneurial manor named after the [[George Waters Allsopp|Allsopp]] family, now a private property registered as a historical building.


The founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Bon Pasteur, [[Marie Fitzbach]], lived in Cap-Santé from 1826-1840. [[Gérard Morisset]], architect and art historian, was also a resident, and designed the interiors of many of the region’s churches.
The founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Bon Pasteur, [[Marie Fitzbach]], lived in Cap-Santé from 1826-1840. [[Gérard Morisset]], architect and art historian, was also a resident, and designed the interiors of many of the region's churches.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

Revision as of 04:54, 9 September 2018

Cap-Santé
City
Coat of arms of Cap-Santé
Coat of arms
Motto: 
Ex Unitate Vires
Location within Portneuf RCM.
Location within Portneuf RCM.
Cap-Santé is located in Central Quebec
Cap-Santé
Cap-Santé
Location in central Quebec.
Coordinates: 46°40′N 71°47′W / 46.667°N 71.783°W / 46.667; -71.783[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionCapitale-Nationale
RCMPortneuf
Settled1679
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
[2]
 • MayorJean-Yves Nobert
 • Federal ridingPortneuf—Jacques-Cartier
 • Prov. ridingPortneuf
Area
[2][3]
 • Total
69.80 km2 (26.95 sq mi)
 • Land54.79 km2 (21.15 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total
2,996
 • Density54.7/km2 (142/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
Increase 12.4%
 • Dwellings
1,327
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0A 1L0
Area code(s)418 and 581
Highways
A-40
R-138
R-358
Websitewww.capsante.qc.ca

Cap-Santé is a town in the Canadian province of Quebec. It is the county seat of Portneuf Regional County Municipality and was as well the county seat of the designated Portneuf County.

The name of the town means "Cape Health". Cap-Santé is on the northern bank of the Saint Lawrence River, 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Quebec City. Legend has it that this community's name was coined when soldiers suffering from an unknown disease miraculously recovered from a cure discovered in the village.

The old settlement is situated just west of the nearby Jacques-Cartier River and on the embankment of the Saint Lawrence River.

History

The first settlers arrived around 1679, and in 1714 the village became an official parish.

The present-day church, a historical-registered building, was built from 1754 to 1767. Interrupted during construction by the Seven Years' War (1756–63), it is one of the last buildings to be constructed under the French regime. The church has a facade and two towers, a baroque interior, a neoclassical reredos, and two-tiers of openings on the bell tower, a presbytery (designed by architect Charles Baillargé in 1849) featuring five neatly lined dormer windows. A cemetery encircles the square, leading to the river below.

The Place de l'Église square is crowned with old wells dating back to 1799.

Vieux Chemin street was built along the same geographical line as that Chemin-du-Roy, the first road linking Montreal and Quebec City in the 18th century. Wooden and stone homes dot the narrow and shaded street that borders the cape. This street was designated as one of Canada's most beautiful streets by the national newspaper, the Globe and Mail.[citation needed]

The quay is on the Saint Lawrence.

In 1759, during the English conquest, the Chevalier de Lévis built Fort Jacques Cartier at the mouth of the Jacques-Cartier river (also named after the famous explorer) from materials originally destined for construction of a church. The following year, in the same place, Lévis attempted unsuccessfully together with 7000 men to recapture Quebec City from the English. Today, virtually nothing remains of the fort, which is also situated on private land inaccessible to the public on the 'Plateau Jacques-Cartier' district of the municipality. Close by, is the Allsopp House (late 18th century), an old seigneurial manor named after the Allsopp family, now a private property registered as a historical building.

The founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Bon Pasteur, Marie Fitzbach, lived in Cap-Santé from 1826-1840. Gérard Morisset, architect and art historian, was also a resident, and designed the interiors of many of the region's churches.

Demographics

Population trend:[4]

  • Population in 2011: 2996 (2006 to 2011 population change: 12.4%)
  • Population in 2006: 2666
  • Population in 2001: 2571
  • Population in 1996: 2615
  • Population in 1991: 2563

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 1246 (total dwellings: 1327)

Mother tongue:

  • English as first language: 2.7%
  • French as first language: 96.0%
  • English and French as first language: 0%
  • Other as first language: 1.3%

References

  1. ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 366751". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. ^ a b Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire - Répertoire des municipalités: Cap-Santé
  3. ^ a b Statistics Canada 2011 Census - Cap-Santé census profile
  4. ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census



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