| Rivière-à-Pierre | |
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| — Municipality — | |
| Saint-Bernardin church, built in 1909 | |
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Rivière-à-Pierre
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional county | Portneuf |
| Settled | 1880 |
| Incorporated | October 11, 1897 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Ghislaine Noreau |
| • Federal riding | Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier |
| • Prov. riding | Portneuf |
| Area[2] | |
| • Land | 523.34 km2 (202.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 694 |
| • Density | 1.3/km2 (3.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code | G0A 3A0 |
| Area code(s) | 418 and 581 |
| Website | www.riviereapierre.com |
Rivière-à-Pierre is a municipality in the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec, Canada. The town centre is located along the eponymous Rivière à Pierre (French for Stone River).
Its territory is sparsely populated and dotted with many lakes, undeveloped but extensively logged. The northern portion is part of the Portneuf Wildlife Reserve.
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The first settlers arrived around 1880, living of forestry and agriculture. The place was known at that time as the Mission of Bois Township, named after Louis-Édouard Bois (1813-1889), former priest of Maskinongé. Soon after, granite was found that led to the development of granite quarries that remained an important industry in Rivière-à-Pierre until today. In 1884, the Parish of Saint-Bernardin-de-Sienne was formed.[3]
In 1885, the railroad from Quebec City to Lac-Saint-Jean was built through the fledgling village, resulting in a boost of new settlers. That same year, the post office and the Rivière-à-Pierre railway station opened, followed by the chapel in 1890. In 1897, the Bois Township Municipality was established with M.J.N. Perron as first mayor.[4]
In the 1930s, the road to Saint-Raymond was built (and not paved until 1976). In 1948, the Bois Township Municipality became the Municipality of Rivière-à-Pierre.[4]
Population trend:[5]
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 303 (total dwellings: 632)
Mother tongue:
| Lac-Masketsi | Lac-Lapeyrère | Linton | ||
| Lac-aux-Sables | Saint-Raymond | |||
| Rivière-à-Pierre | ||||
| Notre-Dame-de-Montauban | Portneuf (northern part) | Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf |
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