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Our story

Over 3,000 years ago

The Pekuakamiulnuatsh, of the Ilnu (or Innu) nation, already lived in the territory. There they practiced hunting, fishing, and gathering, moving with the rhythm of the seasons.

17th century

The arrival of French settlers led to the creation of trading posts for the fur trade destined for Europe.

1850s

Agriculture attracted even more people to Lac-Saint-Jean. Access was facilitated by the railroad a few decades later. Quickly, the territory was called the “Granary of the Province,” as the agri-food sector expanded rapidly.

19th century

Another turning point in the area’s history was the rise of the forestry industry. It was also at the end of this century that the region became a popular tourist destination for wealthy Canadians and Americans who came to enjoy ouananiche fishing.

1926

As industrialization continued, the hydroelectric resources of several rivers in the territory played a key role in the regional economy. The construction of the Isle-Maligne hydroelectric plant, the most powerful in the world at the time, was completed.

Between 1920 and 1970

The aluminum industry, as well as the pulp and paper industry, experienced rapid growth, shaping the geographic and socioeconomic landscape of the region.

The beginning of blueberry cultivation in Lac-Saint-Jean

Did you know that the origin of blueberries dates back to 1870, when a large fire devastated nearly 3,800 km² of land in the region? Yes, indeed! This sad event still managed to contribute to the colonization of our lands by attracting numerous farmers. The greatest impact of this fire remains, without a doubt, the appearance of our blue gold and our emblem: the blueberry. Thus, it is thanks to a devastating fire that today we can enjoy, with our families, the pleasure of growing small fruits in the summer.

Integration Objective

Houses and accommodation

Francisation

Finances

Laundry rooms

Recycling and composting

It’s the Lac-Saint-Jean Residual Materials Management Board that manages collections as well as ecocentre services. It’s the reference for managing your residual materials.

Want to properly collect your organic materials? everything you need to know about your brown bin, explains it all so you can become a pro. Otherwise Sara Dufour also explains it very well!

Also, don’t forget to recycle your cans and bottles. Why? Because in addition to saving money, it helps reduce the use of natural resources, save energy, and reduce CO2 emissions. Wonderful!

Here is the collection schedule.

Thrift stores and other

If you want to spend your money without generating waste, the following projects might interest you.

Volunteering

Feeding oneself

Outils pourRecognition of skills

Immigration