Berthier-sur-Mer, Quebec
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Berthier-sur-Mer is a town in the Montmagny Regional County Municipality within the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec. It is located on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River, east of Quebec City on Route 132.
It was named after Alexandre de Berthier, a captain in the Carignan-Salières Regiment, who was given title to this area in 1672.
During the 19th century, Irish immigrants were quarantined at nearby Grosse Île, now a National Historic site.
According to the Canada 2001 Census:
- Population: 1,307
- % Change (1996-2001): 6.5
- Dwellings: 678
- Area (km².): 26.80 km²
- Density (persons per km².): 48.8
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