Sainte-Foy, Quebec
Encyclopedia
Sainte-Foy is a former city in central Quebec
, Canada
on the Saint Lawrence River
. It was amalgamated into Quebec City
on January 1, 2002. Most of Sainte-Foy is in the Borough of Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge
.
Sainte-Foy is a major suburban neighbourhood west of downtown Quebec City. It is a great part of Quebec City's economic life by the presence of the Jean Lesage International Airport
, Université Laval
, many shopping malls and both bridges to the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River.
The Battle of Sainte-Foy, sometimes called the Battle of Quebec, was fought on April 28, 1760 in this area during the Seven Years' War (called the French and Indian War in the United States). It was a victory for the French under the Chevalier de Lévis over the British army under General Murray. When compared to the Battle of the Plains of Abraham of the previous September, this battle proved to be a much bloodier affair in terms of the total number of casualties incurred by both sides - 833 French casualties to 1,124 British casualties. It was the last French victory of the Seven Years' War.
Sainte-Foy's long-time and flamboyant mayor, the late Andrée Boucher, was defeated when she tried to run for mayor of the amalgamated Quebec City. She then became a radio host. In 2005, she tried once again to run for mayor when Jean-Paul L'Allier
retired. This time she succeeded, without an election team or advertisement, and with very few public appearances or debates.
, along with many other suburbs, with Quebec City
. However, this was done without any form of public referendum or widespread public approval. Consequently, a vote was finally held on June 20, 2004 offering cities to disband from the new setup. Only Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
and L'Ancienne-Lorette
disbanded from the newly formed city. Many believed that a "defusion" would only lead to an eventual and inevitable "refusion". The prospect of having to spend a lot of money undoing what had just been done discouraged most people to go vote, and in most of the old suburb cities not enough votes were cast for the vote to be valid.
has its head office on the grounds of Jean Lesage Airport in Sainte-Foy. It conducts business charters and recreational and sightseeing flights Prior to its dissolution, regional airline Air Nova
had its Quebec offices in Sainte-Foy.
Nationale d'Administration Publique
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
on the Saint Lawrence River
Saint Lawrence River
The Saint Lawrence is a large river flowing approximately from southwest to northeast in the middle latitudes of North America, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. It is the primary drainage conveyor of the Great Lakes Basin...
. It was amalgamated into Quebec City
Quebec City
Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
on January 1, 2002. Most of Sainte-Foy is in the Borough of Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge
Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge
Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge is a borough of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It comprises Sillery, most of Sainte-Foy and Cap-Rouge.As of November 1, 2009, Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge is one of the six boroughs of Quebec City.-See also:...
.
Sainte-Foy is a major suburban neighbourhood west of downtown Quebec City. It is a great part of Quebec City's economic life by the presence of the Jean Lesage International Airport
Québec/Jean Lesage International Airport
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, also known as Jean Lesage International Airport was established in 1939, a year after the closure of the Aérodrome Saint-Louis. It is located west southwest of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada...
, Université Laval
Université Laval
Laval University is the oldest centre of education in Canada and was the first institution in North America to offer higher education in French...
, many shopping malls and both bridges to the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River.
Demographics
According to the Canada 2006 Census:- Population: 76,262
- % Change (2001-2006): +5.1
- Dwellings: 40,487
- Number of families: 20,680
- Area (km²): 83.87 km²
- Density (persons per km²): 909.3
History
In 1669, Father Chaumonot erected a chapel for the Hurons which was dedicated to Notre-Dame de Foy. Sainte-Foy's beginnings started here.The Battle of Sainte-Foy, sometimes called the Battle of Quebec, was fought on April 28, 1760 in this area during the Seven Years' War (called the French and Indian War in the United States). It was a victory for the French under the Chevalier de Lévis over the British army under General Murray. When compared to the Battle of the Plains of Abraham of the previous September, this battle proved to be a much bloodier affair in terms of the total number of casualties incurred by both sides - 833 French casualties to 1,124 British casualties. It was the last French victory of the Seven Years' War.
Sainte-Foy's long-time and flamboyant mayor, the late Andrée Boucher, was defeated when she tried to run for mayor of the amalgamated Quebec City. She then became a radio host. In 2005, she tried once again to run for mayor when Jean-Paul L'Allier
Jean-Paul L'Allier
Jean-Paul L'Allier was a Canadian politician, a two-term Member of the National Assembly of Quebec and the 38th Mayor of Quebec City.-Background:...
retired. This time she succeeded, without an election team or advertisement, and with very few public appearances or debates.
Amalgamation With Quebec City
On January 1, 2002 the city was mergedMunicipal reorganization in Quebec
The most recent episode of municipal reorganization in Quebec, Canada, was undertaken in 2002 by the Parti Québécois Government of Quebec, headed by Premier Lucien Bouchard and his successor Bernard Landry....
, along with many other suburbs, with Quebec City
Quebec City
Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
. However, this was done without any form of public referendum or widespread public approval. Consequently, a vote was finally held on June 20, 2004 offering cities to disband from the new setup. Only Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures is a city in central Quebec, Canada, on the Saint Lawrence River, adjacent to Quebec City.The town was founded in 1691 by three families...
and L'Ancienne-Lorette
L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec
L'Ancienne-Lorette is a city in central Quebec, Canada. It is a suburb of and an enclave within Quebec City. It was merged with Quebec City from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2005, but was re-established as a separate city on January 1, 2006....
disbanded from the newly formed city. Many believed that a "defusion" would only lead to an eventual and inevitable "refusion". The prospect of having to spend a lot of money undoing what had just been done discouraged most people to go vote, and in most of the old suburb cities not enough votes were cast for the vote to be valid.
Economy
AeroproAeropro
Aeropro was an air charter, aircraft maintenance and airport management company with its headquarters on the grounds of Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport in Sainte-Foy, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It conducts business charters and recreational and sightseeing flights across the...
has its head office on the grounds of Jean Lesage Airport in Sainte-Foy. It conducts business charters and recreational and sightseeing flights Prior to its dissolution, regional airline Air Nova
Air Nova
Air Nova was an airline based in Enfield, Nova Scotia, Canada that became part of Air Canada Regional in 2001. In 2002 the merger of Air BC, Air Ontario, Air Nova and Canadian Regional Airlines was finalised with the launch of a new name and brand-Air Canada Jazz.- History :Air Nova was...
had its Quebec offices in Sainte-Foy.
Education
Sainte-Foy is also the site of many educational institutions:- Université LavalUniversité LavalLaval University is the oldest centre of education in Canada and was the first institution in North America to offer higher education in French...
- Cégep Sainte-Foy
- Cégep Garneau
- College de ChampignyCollege de ChampignyThe Collège de Champigny is a teaching center for private secondary studies. It was founded by the Sacred Heart Brothers in 1969. It was established in order to provide education to each and all, as was the wishesof Father André Coindre, the founder...
- Champlain College St. LawrenceChamplain College St. LawrenceSt. Lawrence College is a campus belonging to Champlain Regional College. The campus is located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, and is the only English-language Cégep to serve the region.-History:...
- Rochebelle High School
- Compagnons de Cartier High School
- Université du QuébecUniversité du QuébecThe University of Quebec is a system of ten provincially-run public universities in Quebec, Canada. Its headquarters are in Quebec City. The university coordinates university programs for more than 87,000 students. It offers more than 300 programs...
École
Nationale d'Administration Publique
Recreation
Sainte-Foy possesses 3 Ice Hockey Rinks, 1 Sports Center, 33 Soccer Fields, 2 Interior Pools, 13 Exterior Pools, 3 Cinemas, 1 Theatre, Laurier Québec, Place de La Cite, la Pyramide. Sainte-Foy also has the pride of having excellent sports representations in all sports. It has the Governors at Hockey, the Caravelles and Arsenal at Soccer, and the Musketeers ESCC at Basketball.Notable residents
- Sylvie BernierSylvie BernierSylvie Bernier, CM, CQ is an Olympic athlete from Sainte-Foy, Quebec) in Canada. She won the gold medal in the Women's 3m Springboard Diving at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles....
- won the gold medal in diving at the 1984 Olympics1984 Summer OlympicsThe 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984... - Patrick RoyPatrick RoyPatrick Edward Armand Roy is a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender. Nicknamed "Saint Patrick," Roy split his professional career between the Montreal Canadiens, whom he played with for 10 years, and the Colorado Avalanche, whom he played with for 8 years, both of the National Hockey League...
- NHL Goaltender - Simon GagnéSimon GagnéSimon Gagné is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Prior to Los Angeles, he spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers and another with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior...
- NHL Left Winger
See also
- Municipal reorganization in QuebecMunicipal reorganization in QuebecThe most recent episode of municipal reorganization in Quebec, Canada, was undertaken in 2002 by the Parti Québécois Government of Quebec, headed by Premier Lucien Bouchard and his successor Bernard Landry....