Saint-Félix-de-Valois is a charming municipality nestled in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada. This quaint town is part of the Matawinie Regional County Municipality and is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
The history of Saint-Félix-de-Valois dates back to the era of the Berthier Seignory. Around 1830, a group of pioneers from England, Scotland, and Ireland began to colonize the area. By 1840, the Mission of Saint-Félix-de-Valois was formed, and in 1844, it became a parish, separating from the Sainte-Élisabeth Parish. The parish was named after Felix of Valois.
In 1845, the Parish Municipality of Saint-Félix-de-Valois was first established, only to be abolished two years later. However, in 1851, the post office opened, and by 1855, the parish municipality was reestablished. The main village, also known as Saint-Félix-de-Valois, was incorporated as a separate Village Municipality in 1926. On December 24, 1997, the parish municipality and the village municipality were reunited, forming the new Municipality of Saint-Félix-de-Valois.
Saint-Félix-de-Valois is the birthplace of the renowned Quebec author Réjean Ducharme, who was born in 1942. Ducharme is a recipient of several Governor General's Awards, making the town proud of its cultural contribution.
The town is home to a vibrant community with a total of 3057 private dwellings occupied by usual residents out of 3190 total dwellings.
The linguistic landscape of Saint-Félix-de-Valois is predominantly French, with 97.5% of the population speaking French as their first language. English is the first language for 0.9% of the population, while 0.6% of the residents speak both English and French as their first language. Other languages make up 1% of the first languages spoken in the community.
