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In 1626, the Jesuits received the seigniory of Notre-Dame-des-Anges on the edge of the Beauport River. The congregation soon held significant land power in the area, which, according to the 1666 census, had 112 inhabitants. To meet the needs of the estate, the priests diversified their activities with, among other things, the Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours farm and the construction of a mill in 1696.
1840 - 1985

Economic life in Beauport over the years

Located north of Québec City, Beauport’s origins date back to the days of New France. Beauport has a long industrial history. Over the years, it has been home to various mills, workshops and factories making nails, planks, textiles, cement and other products. The Société d’art et d’histoire de Beauport invites you to discover this rich heritage through this album of photos taken in the area between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries.

A legacy from the past

Auteur inconnu In 1626, the Jesuits received the seigniory of Notre-Dame-des-Anges on the edge of the Beauport River. The congregation soon held significant land power in the area, which, according to the 1666 census, had 112 inhabitants. To meet the needs of the estate, the priests diversified their activities with, among other things, the Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours farm and the construction of a mill in 1696.
Chronoscope Can you date this image? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Société d’art et d’histoire de Beauport Document in the public domain (free of copyright) -Paul Légaré Collection - Date: 1840