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Overview

Boischatel (French pronunciation: [bwaʃatɛl]) is a municipality in the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec, Canada. The town was originally called Saint-Jean-de-Boischatel.

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A riverside bite for the curious palate

Beyond the typical roadside diners, Boischarat’s proximity to the Saint‑Lawrence makes it a subtle hub for seasonal seafood pop‑ups. In late spring, local fishermen set up temporary stalls on the riverbank, offering freshly shucked oysters and smoked trout straight from the net. The flavour is sharpened by a light drizzle of maple‑infused vinaigrette—an unexpected marriage of the region’s two culinary pillars. Pair the tasting with a short walk along the “Sentier du Vieux Port” where old timber warehouses have been repurposed into glass‑fronted art studios, adding visual texture to the gustatory experience.

Cycling the altitude gradient

The 20‑square‑kilometre stretch of Boischarat includes a hidden climb that links the town centre with the rolling hills of the Côte‑de‑Beaupré. The route follows quiet municipal roads that skirt past maple groves and modest vineyards, offering a steady gradient of about 4 % over six kilometres. Cyclists find the ascent a gentle warm‑up before tackling the more demanding climbs of nearby Charlevoix, while the descent rewards them with a breezy glide past the river, where the occasional ferryman bell punctuates the ride. Bring a spare tyre; the local bike shop on Rue Principale supplies quick fixes and a short, handwritten guide to nearby rest stops.

What guidebooks miss: community‑driven festivals

While most travel outlines flag Boischarat’s municipal status, the rhythm of the town is set by its community festivals, which rotate through the year. In early September, the “Fête du Bleu” celebrates the historic blue‑dye industry that once thrummed along the river, with workshops on natural indigo extraction and a modest market of hand‑dyed textiles. A winter edition, “Lumière sur la Neige”, transforms the town square into an open‑air gallery of illuminated sculptures made from reclaimed wood and ice. These events are organised by local volunteers, providing authentic encounters and a chance to mingle with residents who are eager to share the stories that define Boischarat’s modest yet resilient character.

Introduction

Municipality in Quebec, CanadaBoischatelMunicipality Coat of armsMotto: Labeur et CourageLocation within La Côte-de-Beaupré RCMBoischatelLocation in central QuebecCoordinates: 46°54′N 71°09′W / 46.900°N 71.150°W / 46.900; -71.150Country CanadaProvince QuebecRegionCapitale-NationaleRCMLa Côte-de-BeaupréConstitutedApril 3, 1920Government • MayorBenoit Bouchard • Fed. ridingMontmorency—Charlevoix • Prov. ridingCharlevoix–Côte-de-BeaupréArea • Total21.61 km2 (8.34 sq mi) • Land20.36 km2 (7.86 sq mi)Population (2021) • Total8,231 • Density404.3/km2 (1,047/sq mi) • Pop (2016-21) 8.5% • Dwellings3,128Time zoneUTC−5 (EST) • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)Postal code(s)G0A 1H0Area codes418 and 581Highways R-138 R-360Websitewww.boischatel.ca Boischatel (French pronunciation: [bwaʃatɛl]) is a municipality in the Capitale-Nationale region of Quebec, Canada. The town was originally called Saint-Jean-de-Boischatel.

Geography

[edit] Montmorency Falls The town itself is located along the Montmorency River and St. Lawrence River. Near the boundary with Beauport are the Montmorency Falls, where 35,000 litres of water per second fall from a height one-and-a-half times greater than that of Niagara Falls. Rivers flowing through Boischatel: Chenal de l'Île d'Orléans Ferrée River Montmorency River St. Lawrence River

History

[edit] The area was originally settled around 1664 and called Sault (old French for "waterfall"), due to its proximity to the Montmorency Falls. The Village Municipality of Saint-Jean-de-Boischatel was formed in 1920 when it ceded from Ange-Gardien, with Séraphin Vézina as its first mayor. It was named in honor of Jean-François de Beauchatel, first aide-de-camp to General Montcalm. On November 23, 1991, it changed statutes and shortened its name to become the Municipality of Boischatel.

Demographics

[edit] Historical census populations – BoischatelYearPop.±% 1921 571—     1931 783+37.1% 1941 882+12.6% 1951 1,297+47.1% 1956 1,461+12.6% 1961 1,576+7.9%YearPop.±% 1966 1,648+4.6% 1971 1,685+2.2% 1976 2,279+35.3% 1981 3,345+46.8% 1986 3,662+9.5% 1991 3,878+5.9%YearPop.±% 1996 4,152+7.1% 2001 4,303+3.6% 2006 5,287+22.9% 2011 6,465+22.3% 2016 7,587+17.4% 2021 8,231+8.5%Source: Statistics Canada Private dwellings occupied by usual residents (2021): 3,050 (total dwellings: 3,128) First language (2021): English as first language: 0.9% French as first language: 96.3% English and French as first language: 0.6% Other as first language: 1.9%

Local government

[edit] List of former mayors: Séraphin Vézina (1920–1925) Joseph Trudelle (1925–1929) Arthur Tardif (1929–1937) Joseph Trudelle (1937–1939) Joseph Racine (1939–1953) Maurice Huot (1953–1958) Rodolphe Huot (1958–1961) Joseph Racine (1961–1965) Adjutor Dussault (1965–1969) Roland Lavoie (1969–1987) Jacques Couture (1987–1994) Yvon Coté (1994–1998) Yves Germain (1998–2017) Benoit Bouchard (2017–present)