Île Sainte-Thérèse, River island in Varennes, Canada.
Île Sainte-Thérèse extends over 540 hectares in the Saint Lawrence River, featuring forests, marshlands, and agricultural areas within the Hochelaga Archipelago.
The island received its first European settlement in 1662 when it was granted to Ignace Boucher, later becoming home to 53 residents by 1681.
Archaeological excavations on the island have revealed evidence of Indigenous settlements dating back approximately 2500 years, indicating temporary occupations along the shore.
The island remains uninhabited today and can only be accessed by boat, with its 11-kilometer shoreline composed of erosion-sensitive clay and sand materials.
A large-scale environmental restoration project aims to plant 500,000 trees on the island by 2030 to protect its diverse ecosystem and endangered species.
Location: Varennes
Location: Quebec
Part of: Hochelaga Archipelago
GPS coordinates: 45.68170,-73.47030
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:59
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