Fugèreville is a charming municipality nestled in the northwestern region of Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Témiscamingue Regional County Municipality, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
The history of Fugèreville dates back to the 1880s when logging began in the area. However, it wasn't until 1902 that the area started to see settlement. Initially known as Stopping Place and later Pont-Rouge, the area underwent several transformations before becoming the municipality we know today.
In 1904, it was incorporated as the United Township Municipality of Laverlochère-et-Baby, named in honour of Jean-Nicolas Laverlochère and Louis François Georges Baby. These were the geographic townships in which it was located.
The Parish of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel was founded in 1912, with Joseph-Armand Fugère serving as the first parish priest. The post office opened its doors in 1914, marking another significant milestone in the area's development.
In 1921, the area underwent another transformation, changing its statutes and name to become the Municipality of Fugerville, named after its first priest. The spelling was later adjusted to Fugèreville in 1969, which remains to this day.
Fugèreville is a diverse community with a rich linguistic heritage. As of 2021, the mother tongue of the majority of the population is French, with 90.9% of residents speaking it as their first language. English is the first language for 3.0% of the population, while 1.5% of residents speak both English and French as their first language. Other languages make up 4.5% of the first languages spoken in Fugèreville, reflecting the multicultural nature of this charming Quebec municipality.
