Saint-Nicolas, Quebec Explained

Official Name:Saint-Nicolas
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Canada
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Québec
Subdivision Type2:MRC
Subdivision Name2:Lévis
Government Type:Borough
Leader Title1:Governing Body
Leader Title2:MP
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1694
Area Total Km2:95.09
Population As Of:2006
Settlement Type:Borough
Population Total:18,437
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4

Saint-Nicolas is a district within Les Chutes-de-la-Chaudière-Ouest borough of the city of Lévis, Quebec, Canada on the St. Lawrence River. Prior to 2002, it was an independent municipality.

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 Saint Nicolas de Myre.

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

Statistics

According to the Canada 2006 Census:

46.7°N -95°W