Sagard, Quebec

Sagard is an unorganized [territory (Quebec)|unorganized territory] and hamlet in the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Charlevoix-Est Regional County Municipality. The hamlet of Sagard is located on the eastern banks of the Little Saguenay River, along Route 170 between Saint-Siméon and Petit-Saguenay.

Geography

The territory is characterized by a hilly terrain, dotted with many small lakes. Its elevation ranges from at Lake David in the north-east, to at the summit of Mount Chicot.

History

The territory and hamlet are named after the geographic township of Sagard, which was proclaimed in 1919 and named in honour of Théodat Sagard, a missionary of the Recollects order who is mainly remembered for his writings on New France and the Hurons.

Demographics

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents : 54

Notable residents

The Desmarais family has a large estate in Sagard.