Saint-Denis-de-Brompton is a charming municipality nestled in the Canadian province of Quebec. It is part of the Regional County Municipality of Le Val-Saint-François, within the larger administrative region of Estrie. Approximately 145 kilometres east of Montreal, this municipality is situated in a densely wooded area on the shores of Lake Brompton.
In the early 19th century, the region was scarcely populated. The township of Brompton was proclaimed in 1801 on the lands of the county of Buckinghamshire. The parish of Saint-Denis-de-Brompton was founded in this township in 1922, named in honour of Father Joseph-Denis Bellemare, the parish priest of Saint-François-Xavier-de-Brompton.
On March 6, 1935, the parish municipality of Saint-Denis-de-Brompton was created by detachment from the municipalities of Brompton, Orford, Saint-François-Xavier-de-Brompton, and Saint-Élie-d'Orford. The parish was canonically erected in 1940. On November 17, 2012, Saint-Denis-de-Brompton transitioned from a parish municipality to a municipality.
Today, Saint-Denis-de-Brompton is a significant vacation resort in the region, particularly due to the lakes found there. In 2021, following a referendum, the city initiated a project to install water and sewers in the Petit lac Brompton and Lac Desmarais sectors, which includes a loan of $31M.
Saint-Denis-de-Brompton is home to a vibrant community. The municipality has 1838 private dwellings occupied by usual residents out of a total of 2095 dwellings.
French, the official language of Quebec, is the primary language spoken in Saint-Denis-de-Brompton. All official government actions are conducted in French. However, some residents, especially those who frequently interact with tourists, are proficient in English. The breakdown of mother tongues is as follows:
Saint-Denis-de-Brompton is a tourist's delight. The church of Saint-Denis-de-Brompton is a must-visit, featuring stained glass windows made by a group of citizens assisted by a master glazier, crafted from Claude Lafortune's paper church. The municipality's location on the shores of Lake Brompton and its densely wooded surroundings make it a perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
