Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Quebec

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts is a city in the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of the province of Quebec in Canada.

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, a small city between the Chic-Choc Mountains and sea, it is on the south shore of the St-Lawrence river estuary. In addition to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts itself, the town's territory also includes the communities of L'Anse-de-l'Église, L'Anse-Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Mont-Albert, Petit-Tourelle, Ruisseau-à-Patates, and Tourelle.

History

The name of Notre-Dame has appeared on schematic maps since 1709. The official nomenclature came from the seigniorial of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts conceded to Denis Riverin in 1688. The first settlers arrived in 1815 and established small fisheries. The place was incorporated as a municipality in 1855. The city was the center of pilgrimage at the beginning of the twentieth century. The City was partially destroyed by fire in 1915.^[3]

In 1968, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts gained ville status. On February 2, 2000, the City of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts and the Municipality of Tourelle were merged to form the new City of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts–Tourelle. It was renamed to its current name on February 10, 2001.^[3]

Economy

Tourism and fishing are the local industries. Exploramer, is an activity complex on the Saint-Laurence River aquatic fauna, where you can see an aquarium offering 21 tanks which contain fish, marine organism, a thematic exhibition about the sea, offshore excursions, and many more cultural events.

On the other side the mountains, the National Park of Gaspésie opens the door to the McGerrigle and Chic-Chocs mountains. They offer a panoramic photographic opportunity for the apex of Mont-Jacques-Cartier, second highest summit in Québec.

Demographics

Mother tongue:^[2]

• English as first language: 0.1 %
• French as first language: 98.6 %
• English and French as first language: 0 %
• Other as first language: 1.3 %

Tourism

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts is the access point to Gaspésie National Park and the Chic-Choc Mountains. An excellent activity is to explore the forest and mountains using snowshoe, snowmobile or walking, a 100 % adventure in open air.

This area is true paradise for natural sites enthusiasts; as cross-country skiing, Telemarkski, pedestrian or equestrian rides, paraglide, sea kayak, goes fishing in the river and off the snowmobile giving access to mark out paths touring the Gaspésie area. Moose can be found in this park since the livestock is high as we find the caribou’s herds of in the South of the Saint Lawrence River.

A new activity has risen in Gaspésie: D'Arbre en Arbre (tree to tree) it is a guest’s adventure at the top of trees, made of spectacular sequence of challenges. An emotional “circuit” one might say, following the forest winds. “Challengers” are invited to explore the beauty and the location diversity.

Transportation

The municipality is located along Quebec Route 132, that follows the coast of the Gaspé Peninsula. Quebec Route 299, locally called the Park Route, is linking Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to New Richmond, by taking a smooth and yet outstanding panoramic route through the boroughs. The same route also gives access to the Gaspésie National Park.

The federal government is managing a wharf with a pier for pleasure boats. The Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Aerodrome, with an asphalt runway, can be found in the outskirts of the municipality. Transport by rail is not available.

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts is the center of collective transportation and para-transit for the Haute-Gaspésie area.

Services

Because of its size, the municipality is a cluster for a scattered population. We can find a hospital, a CLSC, one high school, a police station , a Justice Hall, a cultural center and an auditorium, libraries and several government offices servicing the area in regards to fishing and fauna. A college (CÉGEP) is located in Matane, only at 90 kilometres (56 mi) from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

The municipality is the access point to the Parc de la Gaspésie, where one can find a hotel, motels and restaurants. Popular chain restaurants and chain convenience store can be found such as Tim Hortons, Subway and Couche-Tard. There are two large surface grocery stores and gasoline stations.

Climate

References

External links

• Répertoire des municipalités du Québec
• Commission de toponymie du Québec
• Affaires municipales et régions - cartes régionales