History of Saint-Martin, Laval, Québec, Canada

1689 - Seigniory (Isle Jesus) Granted, with the Isles aux Vaches adjacent, 23rd Oct. 1689, to the bishop and ecclesiastics of the seminary of Quebec

"The parish of Saint-Martin, whose foundation was approved by Bishop Jean-Olivier Briand of Quebec in 1770, will be the fourth founded entity, 1774 on the territory of the island of Jesus.
Located inland, at the crossroads of two large intersecting shores and where the Chemin de la Poste passes, the chosen location is also close to a water point. The construction of the presbytery, which also serves as a place of worship, began in the summer of 1771. Nine years later, the construction of the first church was completed."


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February 16, 1774, Foundation of the parish of Saint-Martin; Mr. Louis Payet was the first resident parish priest; construction of the 1st presbytery

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September 21, 1785 - Solemn Blessing of the First Church of Saint-Martin

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1832 - ISLE JESUS,
seigniory, in the co. of Terrebonne, in length 21 m. and 6 at its greatest breadth; it lies N.W. of the island of Montreal, from which it is separated by the Riviere des Prairies, and from the main land by the Riviere St. Jean or Jesus. - Granted, with the Isles aux Vaches adjacent, 23rd Oct. 1689, to the bishop and ecclesiastics of the seminary of Quebec, by whom it is still possessed. The original name was L'Isle de Montmagny; but soon after its grant the proprietors thought proper to bestow on it the appellative it now bears. - In size this island is second to Montreal. The land is every where level, rich and well cultivated: on the S.E> bordering the river, are some excellent pastures and very fine meadows; the other parts produce grain, vegetables and fruits in great perfection and abundance. Almost every corner being turned to agricultural uses, very little wood remains, except what is left for ornament on the different farms. There is one road entirely round the island, and one ... Read MORE...

1856 - Horse racing not allowed
On May 5, 1856, the council of this municipality adopted a regulation that can be described as avant-garde concerning traffic on its territory. Indeed, in order to prevent horse racing on the public roads of the village, "(...) the council orders rules and decrees that in the future, it will not be permitted at any time to lead any horse or mare faster than the short trot, in the Village of the Parish of Saint-Martin, and up to the distance of ten arpents on each side of the Parish Church, under penalty which will not exceed 1 current louis and which will be no less than one crown, in addition to the costs, for each contravention, and double for the second offense (…)”.
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1856 - Fire
In 1856, a fire broke out in the village and was extinguished thanks to the efforts of certain citizens. Therefore, it is resolved that all the villagers and the church of Saint-Martin contribute to the purchase of a fire pump.
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1859
ISLE-JESUS, a seignory of Lower Canada, in the co. of Terrebonne, separated from the mainland by the river St. Jean or Jesus, and from the island of Montreal on the NW by the Riviere-des-Prairies. It is 21 m. in length, and 6 m. at its greatest breadth, and is in its entire extent level, fertile and well-cultivated. It possesses excellent roads, and is connected by several ferries with the mainland and adjacent island. It contains 3 parishes. The houses are mostly built of stone.


A Gazetteer of the World: Or, Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge,Vol 4,Publisher A. Fullarton,1859

1859 - Building standards to prevent fires
On November 21, 1859, a regulation was adopted to prevent accidents caused by fire in the village of Saint-Martin. With it, standards are established for the location of a stove in a house, the length of chimneys in relation to the roofs and the types of buildings where it will be prohibited to keep a fire.
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July 14, 1870 Blessing of the cornerstone of the 2nd church of Saint-Martin

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1873
LAVAL, (Isle Jesus,) a county in the W part of Quebec, 8 miles N W of Montreal, is formed by the Jesus and Prairie rivers, the branches on the Ottawa river before it joins the St. Lawrence Area 54,202 acres. Capital, Ste Rose Pop 9,472.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1890 - St-Martin
St Martin Junc. vil., Quebec. co. Laval, and on Isle Jesus, 13 m. by rail NW of Quebec. P. of sub-dist. 2,613.
The Pocket Atlas and Gazetteer of the Dominion of Canada
John George Bartholomew John Murdoch Harper January 1, 1890 London : J. Walker

1895 - Saint Martin
Saint Martin, a post-village in Laval co., Quebec, on Isle Jésus, 12 miles W. of Montreal.
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

1916
Isle Jesus, an island of Quebec, 8 miles NW. of Montreal, bounded by the Jesus and Prairie rivers, branches of the Ottawa before it joins the St. Lawrence. Length, 23 miles ; greatest breadth, 6 miles.
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

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Saint-Martin, Laval:
1. Nature and Parks:

Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles: Explore the beautiful nature park with walking trails, bird watching, and boat tours on the Mille-Îles River.
Centre de la Nature: A massive park with walking and cycling paths, gardens, and even a small farm for kids.

2. Historical Sites:

Maison André-Benjamin-Papineau: Visit this well-preserved historic house that once belonged to the renowned politician André-Benjamin Papineau.

Château Taillefer-Lafon: Explore this historic château and its stunning architecture.

3. Art and Culture:

Laval Art Museum (Musée d'art de Laval): Discover a wide range of Canadian and Quebecois art in this impressive museum.

Salle André-Mathieu: Catch a live performance, concert, or theater show at this cultural venue.

4. Food and Dining:

Le Quartier Latin: Enjoy some authentic Quebecois cuisine in a cozy atmosphere.

La Réserve Laval: Savor a variety of mouthwatering dishes at this popular restaurant.

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