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.
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.
According to the Canada 2006 Census: