Seigneurie de Batiscan

The Seigneurie de Batiscan extends along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River between the Batiscan River and Champlain River in Quebec.

Founded in 1639, the Jesuits received the land grant from Jacques de la Ferté, initiating a structured colonization process that intensified between 1665 and 1674.

The seigneurial system established a defined relationship where tenants cleared land and cultivated crops while Jesuit lords managed property distribution and administration.

The territory covered approximately half a league of riverfront and extended twenty leagues deep, with initial settlements concentrated along the St. Lawrence River banks.

The earthquake of February 5, 1663, transformed the geographical features of Batiscan, affecting the settlement patterns and development of the entire region.

Location: Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac

Inception: 1639

Founders: Henri de Lévis

Part of: Seigneurie de La Madeleine

GPS coordinates: 46.75000,-72.61667

Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:13