Saint-Paulin is a parish municipality of the Maskinongé Region county municipality (MRC de Maskinongé), in Basse-Mauricie, Quebec, Canada.
In addition to the main village, the municipal territory includes in its northern part the hamlet of Hunterstown, located upstream from the falls of Trembles and Le Baluchon-Éco-villégiature; in its southern part, the hamlet Le Bas-Fond located in the moraine, on the chemin du Grand rang; the Renversy hamlet, around the train station; and in the western part of the territory, the hamlet Bout-du-Monde which is located on the east bank of the Loup River.
Understand
History
The municipality of the parish of Saint-Paulin was erected in 1847 by detachment from the municipality of Saint-Léon-le-Grand. The first wooden chapel was erected in 1848, and the stone parish church in 1887.
The heart of the village was built around the intersection of rue Laflèche (north-south direction) which is parallel to provincial road 349, and rue Lottinville which is partly provincial roads 349 and 350. The Centre Multiservice Réal-U.-Guimond was erected in 1994 and was inaugurated in March 1995. The locality celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2000.
Geography
The Rivière du Loup forms a north-facing semicircle, the radius of which varies between 3.5 km and 4.0 km around the centre of the village of Saint-Paulin. After heading north (in the northeastern part of the municipality), the course of the river branches off to the southeast (i.e. in the northeastern part of the municipal territory). Then, the Loup River successively crosses the Trembles Falls, the Chaudières Falls and the Magnan Falls. These falls are attractions for visitors. Upstream from the Hunterstown Rapids, a hamlet in the northern part of Saint-Paulin territory, the river surface is above sea level; after this series of falls and rapids, the surface is at at the foot of the fall in Magnan (located south of route 350), i.e., a drop of .
The village of Saint-Paulin is crossed from west to east by the Saint-Louis River. The rivière du Roi (King's River) flows in the northern part of the municipality; before its mouth, its course bypasses Juneau Island (length: 1.9 km).
Economy
Economic activities in Saint-Paulin have mainly been: agriculture, forestry, small industries (e.g., sawmill), local businesses and local services (e.g., municipality, elementary school education). Recreational and tourist activities have intensified, particularly with Le baluchon Éco-villégiature and various other accommodations.
Get in
The village of Saint-Élie-de-Caxton is accessible by train, road, snowmobile and all-terrain vehicles.
By car
- From Montreal (131 km, 1 hr 34 min). Take Highway 40 (north shore) eastbound, to Chemin Caron in Louiseville; take Chemin Caron (northbound); take route 148 (eastbound) through the village of Louiseville; take route 349 (northbound) to the village of Saint-Paulin.
- From Quebec City (175 km, 1 hr 57 min). Take Highway 40 (westbound), to Trois-Rivières; take highway 55 (northbound) to the village of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès; take Chemin des Dalles (westbound); take the 2nd row (northbound); take route 350 (westbound) to the village of Saint-Paulin.
By bus
By train
- Gare ferroviaire de Saint-Paulin (Saint-Paulin railway station), Route 350 (1.8 km south of the centre of the village), 46.40125°, -73.01597°, +1 819-840-0603. Station served by the VIA Rail Canada passenger train. 2021-11-23
Get around
- Borne véhicule électrique (Electric charging stations), 2875, rue Laflèche, 46.42179°, -73.01356°, +1 800-686-9243. Charging station for electric vehicles. 2021-11-23
- Borne véhicule électrique (Electric charging stations), 3500-3550, chemin des Trembles, 46.44548°, -73.04166°. Charging station for electric vehicles. 2021-11-23
- Borne véhicule électrique (Electric charging stations), 3800, chemin du Lac Castor, 46.44548°, -73.04166°, +1 800-686-9243. Charging station for electric vehicles. 2021-11-23
- Station service Shell, 2030, rue Lottinville, 46.41932°, -73.02058°, +1 819-268-2004. 2021-11-23
See
Heritage tour
- Presbytère Saint-Paulin et église (Saint-Paulin rectory and church), 46.41916°, -73.01286°, +1 819-268-2015. The church was built in 1887, with stone walls. In 1898, the current presbytery was built. 2021-11-23
Do
Buy
Foods
- Boucherie Des 4 Saisons, 1665, rue Lottinville, 46.41769°, -73.01413°, +1 819-268-5184. Grocery store. 2021-11-23
- Marché Tradition, 2456, rue Laflèche, 46.41148°, -73.01494°, +1 819-268-2028. Grocery store. 2021-11-23
- Marché Croisetière St-Paulin - SAQ Agence, 2456, rue Laflèche, 46.40971°, -73.01493°, +1 819-268-2028. Wine and spirits market 2021-11-23
- La ferme du Loup (The Wolf farm), 3660, chemin des Allumettes, 46.444918°, -73.02832°, +1 819 535-5856. Agri-food producer. Maple products. 2021-11-23
Other businesses
Eat
- Bois Café, 2950, rue Laflèche, 46.42091°, -73.012203°, +1 819-293-9004. 2021-11-23
- Casse-Croûte La Fringale, 2510, rue Laflèche, 46.41345°, -73.01441°, +1 819-268-2814. 2021-11-23
- Le Baluchon éco-villégiature, 3550, chemin des Trembles, 46.45155°, -73.00100°, +1 819-268-2555, info@baluchon.com. Gourmet dining room. Reception rooms with a capacity of 200 people. Brunch at the New France room. 2021-11-23
- Restaurant du camping Belle-Montagne, 2470, chemin de la Belle-Montagne, 46.41395°, -73.06024°, +1 819-268-2881, info@campingbellemontagne.com. 2021-11-23
Sugar shack
Drink
Sleep
Chalet, gîte, inn
- Gîte Le Grandelinois, 3401, chemin de la Grande-Ligne, 46.44147°, -73.01103°, +1 819-268-2252, info@gitegrandelinois.com. Five rooms available to visitors. 2021-11-23
- Le Baluchon Éco-villégiature, 3500, chemin des Trembles (accommodation areas on the banks of the Loup River, between the Chemin de la Grande-Ligne and the Chute des Trembles.), 46.45195°, -73.00108°, +1 800-789-5968, info@baluchon.com. Main places of accommodation under the aegis of Le baluchon Eco-resort: Auberge sur île (Île Baribeau), Auberge Damphousse, Chalet Le Canotier, Auberge de la Rivière and Auberge Le Baluchon. The Eco-resort bundle offers in particular: a health spa, Nordic spa, services for business meetings, gourmet table d'hôte, equestrian activities. hiking trails (35 km), mountain biking or oversized tires (fatbike). In winter, visitors can indulge in snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Le baluchon Éco-villégiature also operates a farm that raises Highland cows, parks, yaks, sheep and chickens. Visitors can also take a horse-drawn carriage ride on the site. Accommodation packages. Also offers a season pass. 2021-11-23
- Aux berges du Lac Castor, 3800, chemin des Allumettes (accessible by the Chemin du Lac Castor), 46.44513°, -73.04151°, +1 819-268-3339, info@laccastor.com. Accommodation service and outdoor activities: canoe, rabaska, kayak, pedal boat, volleyball, iron, pétanque, children's play area, hiking trails. In winter: sliding, skating rink and snowshoeing. Offer of shows and events. 2021-11-23
Camping
Connect
- Bibliothèque Jeannine-Julien (Jeannine-Julien Library), Centre multiservice Réal-U.-Guimond, 3051, rue Bergeron, 46.42320°, -73.01436°, +1 819-268-2026. Tu 17:00-20:00, Sa 09:00-12:00. This municipal library is part of the "BIBLIO Network of Centre-du-Québec, Lanaudière and Mauricie". Free 2021-11-23
- Parc de Saint-Paulin (Saint-Paulin Park), rue Bergeron, 46.42342°, -73.01378°. 2021-11-23
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