La Reine is a charming municipality nestled in the northwestern region of Quebec, Canada. It is beautifully situated on the La Reine River, within the Abitibi-Ouest Regional County Municipality. According to the Canada 2011 Census, this quaint town is home to a population of 340.
The name 'La Reine' pays homage to the La Reine Regiment (French for "the Queen"), a historic regiment founded in 1634. This regiment fought valiantly under General Montcalm at the Battle of Carillon and Battle of Quebec.
The history of La Reine, Quebec, dates back to 1913 when the first pioneers from Berthier County arrived. This was around the same time when the National Transcontinental Railway was completed. The train station was initially named Okiko, a name derived from the Algonquin name for the La Reine River, Okikadosag Sibi.
In 1914, the Mission of Saint-Philippe-de-La Reine was established, marking a significant milestone in the town's history. By 1917, the area was incorporated as the United Township Municipality of La Reine-et-Desmeloizes-Partie-Ouest.
In 1922, the village separated from the united township, forming the Village Municipality of La Reine. The united township municipality underwent a name and status change in 1949, becoming the Municipality of La Reine. In 1981, the municipality and the village municipality were rejoined, forming the La Reine we know today.
