Lac-des-Écorces, Quebec
Encyclopedia
Lac-des-Écorces is a municipality and village in the Laurentides
region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality
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It is named after Bark Lake (Lac des Écorces) that is on its western boundary.
), which in turn was proclaimed in 1899 and named after Sir Alexander Campbell
(1822-1892).
In 1914, Val-Barrette was split off from Campbell-Partie-Est and became a separate incorporated village. In 1953, Campbell-Partie-Est was renamed to Lac-des-Écorces. In 1955, its main settlement became an independent incorporated village, also called Lac-des-Écorces. In 1984, the township was renamed again, this time to Beaux-Rivages (French for "Beautiful Shores"), a reference to the beauty of the shores of Bark Lake and that of the many other lakes dotting the territory.
is considered the first settler
in Val-Barrette who arrived in 1894. But it is named after Zéphirin Barrette, one of the first local land owners. He arrived here in late 1908, and built a hotel and gave the land to build the church. After the settlement became an incorporated village, he became its first mayor (1914-1915), served as the first postmaster (1909-1920), and was the first president of the school board.
Its post office opened in 1909. In 1912, the mission of Saint-Joseph-de-Val-Barrette was founded and became a parish in 1916. Formerly dependent on vegetable crops, wool production, and sawing wood, its economy turns more now toward tourism. Found at this location is one of the largest fish culture
stations in Quebec, focusing on raising trout
.
Private dwellings, excluding seasonal cottages: 1249 (total: 1565)
Mother tongue:
Laurentides (region)
The Laurentides is a region of Quebec. While it is often called the Laurentians in English, the region includes only part of the Laurentian mountains...
region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality
Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality, Quebec
Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality is located in central Quebec, Canada, in the Laurentides region. The Regional County Municipality seat is Mont-Laurier.-Municipalities:* Chute-Saint-Philippe* Ferme-Neuve* Kiamika* La Macaza* Lac-des-Écorces...
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It is named after Bark Lake (Lac des Écorces) that is on its western boundary.
History
On October 10, 2002, the Municipality of Beaux-Rivages, the Village of Lac-des-Écorces, and the Village of Val-Barrette merged to form the new Municipality of Beaux-Rivages–Lac-des-Écorces–Val-Barrette. On June 21, 2003, it changed to its current name.Campbell-Partie-Est / Lac-des-Écorces / Beaux-Rivages
But originally these three municipalities were part of one entity, the Township Municipality of Campbell-Partie-Est. This was created in 1911 by separating from the rest of Campbell Township (now part of Mont-LaurierMont-Laurier, Quebec
Mont-Laurier is a town and incorporated municipality in northwest Quebec, Canada, located on the banks of the Rivière du Lièvre, a tributary of the Ottawa River. Known as the “Capital of the Haute-Laurentides”, the motto of the town is Laurus elationis praemium, which translates to “Lift the...
), which in turn was proclaimed in 1899 and named after Sir Alexander Campbell
Alexander Campbell (Canadian politician)
Sir Alexander Campbell, PC, KCMG, QC was an English-born, Canadian statesman and politician, and a father of Canadian Confederation....
(1822-1892).
In 1914, Val-Barrette was split off from Campbell-Partie-Est and became a separate incorporated village. In 1953, Campbell-Partie-Est was renamed to Lac-des-Écorces. In 1955, its main settlement became an independent incorporated village, also called Lac-des-Écorces. In 1984, the township was renamed again, this time to Beaux-Rivages (French for "Beautiful Shores"), a reference to the beauty of the shores of Bark Lake and that of the many other lakes dotting the territory.
Val-Barrette
Thomas Brunet from ThursoThurso, Quebec
Thurso is a city in the Papineau Regional County Municipality in the Outaouais region of western Quebec. It is located on the Ottawa River, and is within Canada's National Capital Region...
is considered the first settler
Settler
A settler is a person who has migrated to an area and established permanent residence there, often to colonize the area. Settlers are generally people who take up residence on land and cultivate it, as opposed to nomads...
in Val-Barrette who arrived in 1894. But it is named after Zéphirin Barrette, one of the first local land owners. He arrived here in late 1908, and built a hotel and gave the land to build the church. After the settlement became an incorporated village, he became its first mayor (1914-1915), served as the first postmaster (1909-1920), and was the first president of the school board.
Its post office opened in 1909. In 1912, the mission of Saint-Joseph-de-Val-Barrette was founded and became a parish in 1916. Formerly dependent on vegetable crops, wool production, and sawing wood, its economy turns more now toward tourism. Found at this location is one of the largest fish culture
Fish farming
Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. A facility that releases young fish into the wild for recreational fishing or to supplement a species'...
stations in Quebec, focusing on raising trout
Trout
Trout is the name for a number of species of freshwater and saltwater fish belonging to the Salmoninae subfamily of the family Salmonidae. Salmon belong to the same family as trout. Most salmon species spend almost all their lives in salt water...
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Demographics
Population:- Population in 2006: 2884 (2001 to 2006 population change: 6.2 %)
- Population total in 2001: 2715
- Municipality of Beaux-Rivages: 1192
- Village of Lac-des-Écorces: 911
- Village of Val-Barrette: 612
- Population in 1996:
- Municipality of Beaux-Rivages: 1104
- Village of Lac-des-Écorces: 989
- Village of Val-Barrette: 611
- Population in 1991:
- Municipality of Beaux-Rivages: 1025
- Village of Lac-des-Écorces: 949
- Village of Val-Barrette: 551
Private dwellings, excluding seasonal cottages: 1249 (total: 1565)
Mother tongue:
- English as first language: 1 %
- French as first language: 97 %
- English and French as first language: 1 %
- Other as first language: 1 %