# Saint-Adelphe

Saint-Adelphe is a picturesque community in the Middle-Mauricie at the southeastern limit of the Laurentian shield, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, in the regional county municipality of Mékinac. The main village of the municipality is on the east side of the Batiscan River, and there is a hamlet opposite, on the east side of the river. It was home to about 900 people in 2021.

## Understand
### Economy

In the 21st century, its economy is based on recreational and tourism activities (vacationing, camping, hunting and sport fishing, mountain biking, snowmobiles), agriculture, and forestry. Boating downstream from Chute du Sept (near the railway bridge over the Batiscan River) is very popular.

### History

A man named Jeanot, designated as Indian in the 1861 census of Saint-Stanislas, was one of the first residents of Saint-Adelphe. Some other pioneer families had settled in the area in the 1860s. Being part of the seigneury of Sainte-Anne, the colonization of the territory of Saint-Adelphe was delayed by the Price Brothers company, which wanted to make industrial exploitation of the area. standing timber. Most of the pioneers settling in Saint-Adelphe came from Saint-Stanislas where few lots of land were then available for young men entering the labour market; young men had to move further away from the St. Lawrence River in order to hope to be awarded a lot or to acquire one. In 1885, the canonical decree was authorized for the creation of a new parish.
The civil foundation took place in 1891 when the parish of Saint-Adelphe had 56 families. The railway section of the National Transcontinental Railway (integrated into the Canadian National in 2019) circulated in Saint-Adelphe for 100 years, from 1907 to 2007. The majestic railway bridge spanning the Batiscan River is a symbol of the great epic of the railways. The Saint-Adelphe train station enabled families to supply their close relatives who became pioneers of Abitibi at the start of the 20th century.

## Get in

The village of Saint-Adelphe is accessible by road, by light crafts (via Batiscan River), snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles.
Route 352 connecting Sainte-Thècle and Saint-Stanislas passes on the west side of the river.

### By car

* From Montreal (198 km (123 mi). Time: 2 hr 32 min. From Montreal, take highway 40 (north shore) eastbound, to Trois-Rivières (Cap-de-la-Madeleine sector); Route 352 (northbound), crossing the villages of Saint-Maurice, Saint-Narcisse and Saint-Stanislas, up to the village of Saint-Adelphe.
* From Quebec City (117 km (73 mi). Time: 1 hr 23 min. From Quebec City, take highway 40 westbound to Grondines then take route 363 through the village of Saint-Casimir, then the village of Saint-Ubalde; turn left on Route Bureau, which becomes Chemin du Rang St-Joseph in St-Adelphe, to the village of Saint-Adelphe.

## Get around

* 46.73262-72.432521 Electric vehicle terminal of the municipality of Saint-Adelphe, 601, rue Principale. Three charging stations, including two stations for Tesla, in the parking lot of the Roger-Fontaine library. (updated Oct 2021)
* 46.73274-72.432572 Electric vehicle terminal of Caisse populaire Desjardins, 601 rue Principale, ☏ +1 418-289-2972. Three charging stations. (updated Oct 2021)

## See

* 46.73345-72.432241 Église de Saint-Adelphe (Church of Saint-Adelphe). Catholic church in Saint-Adelphe. The church park has a historic route with five information panels and a rest area. (updated Oct 2021)
* 46.73201-72.434142 Cimetière Curé Adélard-Lamy (Cemetery of Curé Adélard-Lamy), rue de la Chapelle Est. Local cemetery. (updated Oct 2021)
* 46.75316-72.396533 Le Calvaire du rang St-Joseph (Calvary of rang St-Joseph), Facing 400, rang St-Joseph. Calvary. (updated Oct 2021)
* 46.75206-72.441394 Pont ferroviaire du Canadien National (Canadian National Railway Bridge), Rang St-Pie et rang St-Émile-Nord (from the village of Saint-Adelphe, take rue Principale (northbound), up to the railway line; walk on the railway tracks to the railway bridge). Railway bridge that was operated from 1907 to 2007. It is possible to see the bridge from the other side of the river, either from rang St-Émile (northern part); it will be required to walk between the road and the bridge by rail. It is not allowed to walk on the railway bridge. (updated Oct 2021)

## Do

* Tour of the Batiscan river between Saint-Stanislas and Saint-Adelphe (from the church of Saint-Stanislas). Duration: 29 minutes, non-stop. This tour on each of the banks of the Batiscan river between Saint-Stanislas and Saint-Adelphe, reveals the great history of colonization, the railway (east bank of the Batiscan river) and the resort. This 31-km circuit (approximately 29 minutes) allows you to see the river from various angles. From the village of Saint-Stanislas, take rue du Pont and cross the Batiscan river bridge which was rebuilt in 2018 to replace the old iron bridge. Take the Rang de la rivière Batiscan Nord-Est (northbound) along the east bank of the river. After approximately 6.6 km of journey, the section of the old Canadian National Railway which was operated for 100 years (from 1907 to 2007), joins the road to follow the river to the railway bridge of Saint-Adelphe. At the 10th kilometre of the journey, the road passes near the Manictou rapids where resort hamlets have been developed (one on the east side, and two on the west side: Domaine Charest and Domaine Manictou. This area also marks the limit of the seigneuries of Batiscan (territory of Saint-Stanislas) and Sainte-Anne (territory of Saint-Prosper and Saint-Adelphe). The colonization of the territory of Saint-Adelphe began in the 1880s. The return to Saint-Stanislas is recommended by crossing the Batiscan river by the bridge of the village of Saint-Adelphe; this bridge was built in 1965, replacing the old covered bridge built in wood in 1924 (length of 338 feet), and demolished in 1968. Then, take the road 352 (southbound) along the river to the village of Saint-Stanislas. Free. (updated Oct 2021)
* Parc J.-M.-A.-Gouin, rue du Pont (in the heart of the village), ☏ +1 418-322-5829. This park offers a courtyard (multifunctional shelter). The park includes a pétanque court (in the courtyard), water games (in season), a skate park (skate park), a ball and soccer field and a playground for children. free. (updated Oct 2021)
* 46.73322-72.432511 Parc commémoratif devant l'église, 575 rue Principale (in the heart of the village), ☏ +1 418-322-5242. This park in front of the church has historical information panels and a rest area. free. (updated Oct 2021)
* 46.73266-72.432482 Centre multifonctionnel et patinoire (Multifunctional centre and ice rink), 601, rue Principale, ☏ +1 418-322-6677, denis.savard.63@hotmail.com. Multifunctional centre behind the town hall. free. (updated Oct 2021)
* 46.73149-72.435493 Rampe de mise à l'eau et quai (Launching ramp and dock), At the end of rue de la Chapelle Est. No restriction for boats. Ramp located in the village of Saint-Adelphe, on the east side of the river. free. (updated Oct 2021)

## Buy

* 46.74028-72.412451 Bouffée d'air et Fourchettes, 260, route 352, ☏ +1 418-322-5219, info@bouffeedairetfourchettes.ca. Agro-tourism concept and a gourmet experience. Fruit and vegetable kiosk. (updated Oct 2021)

## Eat
### Restaurant

* 46.73126-72.430281 Restaurant-bar, salon de quilles St-Adelphe (Restaurant-bar, bowling alley St-Adelphe), 131, rue du Moulin, ☏ +1 418-328-3269. Located in the village near the rue du Moulin bridge spanning the Batiscan river. Relay restaurant concept. Reception room with a capacity of 50 people. Bowling alley. (updated Oct 2021)

### Sugar bushes

* 46.73457-72.494312 Érablière Ferme Repau et Fils inc, 221 route du Lac Pierre-Paul, ☏ +1 418-365-8631. Dairy farm and maple syrup products. (updated Oct 2021)

## Drink

* 46.73126-72.3430281 Restaurant-bar, salon de quilles St-Adelphe (Restaurant-bar, bowling alley St-Adelphe), 131, rue du Moulin, ☏ +1 418-328-3371. Located in the village near the rue du Moulin bridge spanning the Batiscan river. Relay restaurant concept. Reception room with a capacity of 50 people. Bowling alley. (updated Oct 2021)
* 46.73251-72.432382 Bar Terrasse chez Dilon (Terrace Bar at Dilon), 611, rue Principale, ☏ +1 418-328-3371. Outdoor terrace with awning. (updated Oct 2021)

## Sleep
### Chalet, gîte, inn

* 46.70209-72.412621 La maison Jaune (The yellow house), 1041, rang Sud-Est, ☏ +1 418-328-3893. Located on the banks of the Batiscan river, this house offers a splendid panorama in a peaceful environment of the countryside. The kitchen, dining room and living room are in an open concept. House with five bedrooms and accommodating up to eight travellers. (updated Apr 2019)
* 46.772814-72.430132 Le rustique de St-Adelphe (The rustic of St-Adelphe), 121, rang Sud-Est, ☏ +1 418-326-0786, +1 418 277-2983, info@domainedulacgalette.com. House located south of the village of Saint-Adelphe, near the rue du Moulin bridge. (updated Apr 2019)

## Cope
### Municipal parks

* Parc J.-M.-A.-Gouin (J.-M.-A.-Gouin Park) (in the heart of the village). This park offers a courtyard (multifunctional shelter). The park includes a petanque court (in the courtyard), water games (in season), a skate park (skateboard track), a ball and soccer field and a playground for children. (updated Feb 2022)
* 46.73322-72.432514 Parc commémoratif devant l'église (Memorial park in front of the church), 575 rue Principale. This park located in front of the church has historical information panels and a rest area. (updated Feb 2022)

### Public Library

* 46.73266-72.432471 Bibliothèque Roger-Fontaine (Roger-Fontaine Library), 641, rue Principale, ☏ +1 418-322-5736, biblio004@reseaubibliocqlm.qc.ca. free. (updated Feb 2022)

### Multifunctional centre

* 46.73266-72.432482 Centre multifonctionnel et patinoire (Multifunctional centre and skating rink), 601, rue Principale, ☏ +1 418-322-6677, denis.savard.63@hotmail.com. Multifunctional centre behind the town hall. (updated Feb 2022)

### Pleasure craft launching ramp

* 46.73149-72.435493 Rampe de mise à l'eau et quai (Boat ramp and dock), 601, rue Principale (at the end of rue de la Chapelle Est). No restriction for boats. Ramp in the village of Saint-Adelphe, on the east side of the river. (updated Feb 2022)

### Dump station

* 46.73149-72.435494 Dump station for recreational vehicles (Dump station for recreational vehicles), 601, rue Principale (between the town hall and the municipal garage). Dump station accessible at all times. (updated Feb 2022)

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