Portneuf, Quebec

Portneuf is a city ( ville) in the same MRC Portneuf the Canadian province of Quebec.

The town on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River in 2006 counted a total of 3141 inhabitants and has an area of ​​110.43 km ². In the same Portneuf river Riviere Portneuf flows into the St. Lawrence River. The town of Pont Neuf is located between Cap -Santé in the east and Deschambault - Grondines in the West.

History

Portneuf was founded in 1636 by Jacques Leneuf de La Poterie.

Traffic

Portneuf is located 60 km west of the provincial capital of Quebec. The Trans-Canada Highway runs from Québec coming to Deschambault - Grondines. The extending further south Autoroute 40 leads to Trois -Rivières.

Portneuf is connected to the railway network of VIA Rail Canada.