Trois-Pistoles, Quebec

Trois -Pistoles is a town in the eponymous Canadian County Montmagny, while their capital. The city on the western shore of the St. Lawrence River in 2006 counted a total of 3,500 inhabitants and has an area of 7.66 km ².

History

Trois -Pistoles was founded in 1696 by Jean Riou.

Traffic

Trois -Pistoles is between Quebec, the Maritimes and the Gaspé Peninsula. The Trans-Canada Highway runs from Quebec City to Trois -Pistoles coming. The extending further north Route 20 leads to Rimouski. Trois -Pistoles is connected to the railway network of VIA Rail Canada.

Attractions

  • The Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Snows in the town center was built in 1855-1856.

Personalities

  • Victor- Lévy Beaulieu ( born 1945 ), author, composer and actor.
  • Place in Quebec
  • Location in North America
  • Bas -Saint -Laurent
Bas-Saint-Laurent Les Basques Regional County Municipality Regional county municipality Montmagny Regional County Municipality
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