Saint-Nicolas, Quebec

Saint-Nicolas
—  Borough  —
Country Canada
Province Québec
MRC Lévis
Established 1694
Government
 • Type Borough
 • Governing Body
 • MP
Area
 • Total 95.09 km2 (36.7 sq mi)
Population (2006)[1]
 • Total 18,437
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)

Saint-Nicolas is a district of the city of Lévis, Quebec, Canada on the St. Lawrence River.

History

The history of Saint-Nicolas goes back to 1694. It is one of the oldest parishes in Canada. Its heritage is a testimony to its long history.

The city was named in honour of Nicolas de Myre.

In 2002, following many merges with other minicipalities, Saint-Nicolas was one of nine cities merged with Lévis.

Statistics

According to the Canada 2006 Census: