Sainte-Barbe, Quebec
Sainte-Barbe is a municipality of Quebec, located within Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality in the Montérégie administrative region. The population as of the Canada 2021 Census was 1,609.
History
Sainte-Barbe was created on January 1, 1883, by splitting away from Saint-Anicet. The name honors Saint Barbara and pays homage to Marie-Barbe de Boullongne, wife of Louis d'Ailleboust de Coulonge, governor of New France. On April 4, 2009, Sainte-Barbe changed its status from parish municipality to municipality.Geography
Communities
The following locations reside within the municipality's boundaries:- Pointe-Biron - a residential area on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River along Route 132.
- Pointe-Lalonde - a residential area on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River along Route 132.
Lakes & Rivers
The following waterways pass through or are situated within the municipality's boundaries:- Saint Lawrence River - situated at municipality's northern boundary.
Attractions
Among Sainte-Barbe's attractions are its waterfront area on Chemin du Bord-de-l'Eau and Route 132, small private islands such as Île Raymond, Port Lewis Marina, and boat launch ramps. The municipality also has a wide variety of heritage buildings dating from the 19th century and before 1940, including residences, commercial buildings, and barns.The municipality has hosted the world's smallest animation festival since 2017. This festival takes place in January and is open to the public.