Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
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Saint-Jean-Port-Joli is a village in the Regional County Municipality of L'Islet within the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec. It is located on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River and is the county seat. The village is located off the Trans-Canada Highway, Quebec Autoroute 20. Quebec highway 132 passes through the town.
It is known for its craftspeople and artists, especially in the fields of wood carving and sculpture. There are also several well-reputed restaurants.
Port-Joly was the name given to the seigneury established here in 1677. The village was founded in 1721. It was burned in September 1759 by the soldiers of General Wolfe but the village was rebuilt. The tradition of wood carving began in the early 20th century with the Bourgault brothers, Médard, Jean-Julien and André.
According to the Canada 2001 Census:
- Population: 3,372
- % Change (1996-2001): -0.9
- Dwellings: 1,426
- Area (km²): 69.96
- Density (persons per km²): 48.9
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