Saint-Nicolas, Quebec

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.

Saint-Nicolas
Borough
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuébec
MRCLévis
Established1694
Government
  TypeBorough
Area
  Total95.09 km2 (36.71 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)[1]
  Total18,437
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

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 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:

  • Population: 18,437
  • % Change (2001–2006): +10.8
  • Dwellings: 7,024
  • Area (km2): 95.09 km2
  • Density (persons per km2): 193.9


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