Lanaudière ( French pronunciation: [lanodjɛʁ] , locally [lanod͡zjaɛ̯ʁ] ) is one of the seventeen administrative regions of Quebec , Canada, situated immediately to the northeast of Montreal . It has a total population ( 2016 Census ) of 494,796 inhabitants, an increase of 4.9% over the 2011 census.
11-709: Saint-Félix-de-Valois is a municipality in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Matawinie Regional County Municipality . Quebec author Réjean Ducharme , recipient of several Governor General's Awards , was born in Saint-Félix-de-Valois in 1942. Historically it was part of the Berthier Seignory. Circa 1830, a small group of pioneers from England, Scotland, and Ireland started to colonize
22-483: Is made up of three distinct geographical groupings: the southern plain has cities and farming villages and includes many historical locations; the piedmont in the centre has become a vacation spot due to its numerous lakes and natural attractions, and the Laurentian Plateau in the far north in the forested country is known for its fishing and hiking. The three main ports of entry for Lanaudière are all in
33-690: The English school board. Lanaudi%C3%A8re The region of Lanaudière is part of central Quebec and is located between the Saint Lawrence River and the Laurentian Mountains , between Mauricie and the Laurentides . Lanaudière attracts a good deal of interest from vacationers. Lanaudière's area of 12,413.73 square kilometres (4,792.97 sq mi) stretch northwest from a shoreline of 60 kilometers (37 mi) on
44-632: The First French colonial empire existed mainly in the Americas and Asia . During the 19th and 20th centuries, the second French colonial empire existed mainly in Africa and Asia . France had about 80 colonies throughout its history , the second most colonies in the world behind only the British Empire . Around 40 countries gained independence from France throughout its history,
55-475: The Saint Lawrence River. Lanaudière is generally rural, while the urban areas are generally concentrated in the south of the region, such as Repentigny , Terrebonne and Berthierville . The altitude rises as one goes northwards; it is 20 meters (66 ft) near the Saint Lawrence River to almost 800 meters (2,600 ft) at the top of mountains near Saint-Donat and Saint-Zénon . Lanaudière
66-584: The lineage of the lords De Lanaudière who contributed, over seven generations, to the defence and the development of the French colonies in America , of France and of the region. The 10 French-language districts have service by the two school service centres of the region and two districts by centres of Laurentides : French colonies in America From the 16th to the 17th centuries,
77-507: The main village, also known as Saint-Félix-de-Valois, was incorporated as a separate Village Municipality. On December 24, 1997, the parish municipality and the village municipality were reunited into the new Municipality of Saint-Félix-de-Valois. Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 3057 (total dwellings: 3190) Mother tongue: Commission scolaire des Samares is the French school board. Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board serves as
88-458: The north, about an hour away from Saint-Michel-des-Saints , there is the Atikamekw indian reserve of Manawan . The region of Lanaudière owes its name to history - it perpetuates the memory of Marie-Charlotte de Lanaudière , daughter of the lord of Lavaltrie and wife of the businessman Barthélemy Joliette , descendant of the famous explorer Louis Jolliet . The name Lanaudière evokes
99-612: The place. In 1840, the Mission of Saint-Félix-de-Valois was formed and soon after in 1844 it became a parish when it separated from the Sainte-Élisabeth Parish . It was named after Felix of Valois . In 1845, the Parish Municipality of Saint-Félix-de-Valois was first established, but abolished two years later. In 1851, its post office opened. In 1855, the parish municipality was reestablished. In 1926,
110-712: The second most in the world behind only the British Empire . Over 50% of the world’s borders today, were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. France began to establish colonies in North America, the Caribbean and India, following Spanish and Portuguese successes during the Age of Discovery , in rivalry with Britain. A series of wars with Britain during the 18th century and early 19th century, which France finally lost, almost ended its colonial ambitions in these regions, and without it what some historians term
121-608: The south: Terrebonne, Repentigny and Berthierville. Lanaudière's road network was developed according to three north-south axes (25-125, 31-131, 347), all of which have few links with the neighbouring regions. This internal network is almost exclusively composed of secondary roads. Lanaudière has two wildlife preserves, the Rouge-Matawin and the Mastigouche , as well as part of the Mont Tremblant park. Further to
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