Saint-Georges

Comprising around 31,000 people (2011), this is a pleasant town with a friendly population and fine services. Here, perhaps more than other places closer to Quebec city, you can witness the American influence on this area of southern Quebec; Walmart, McDonald's and Dunkin' Donuts are commonplace, whether or not this is a good thing.
Saint-Georges is often considered the Metropolis of Beauce Region because it's the largest city in the region. Saint-Georges is an important manufacturing centre, including textiles, steel forgings, garage doors, bicycles and truck trailers. The town is home to the headquarters of the Canam Group, a construction solutions company, and Manac (trailers), the biggest semi-trailer manufacturer in Canada.

History

In the late 17th century, at which point the region was inhabited principally by Algonquin First Nations (aboriginal) people. The first European presence recorded is that of a Jesuit missionary, Father Gabriel Druillettes, who made three visits in 1646, 1650 and, finally, in 1651, but there was no colonial settlement established at this time. By the middle of the next century, however, two colonial "seigneuries" had been established on the present site of Saint-Georges: these were Aubin-de-l'Isle and Aubert-Gallion.

Saint-Georges is the headquarters of the intercity bus company Autocars La Chaudière, which provides bus services in the Beauce Region to Quebec City.
The city also has a regional airport.

• Taxibus Saint-Georges

  phone: +1 418-221-0066

• Taxi du Pont

  phone: +1 418-227-7777

• Eglise Saint-Georges

  phone: +1 418-228-2558
  address: 1890 1re Rue Ouest
  Built 1845 to 1848. The organ, in the centre of the upper gallery, was made and installed in 1888 by Eusèbe Brodeur (1839-1913), a famous Quebec organ builder. It is one of the oldest instruments of its kind preserved in Quebec. There are stained glass windows by the Bernard Leonard House of Quebec City in the windows of the choir (1897).

• Village Miniature Baillargeon

  address: 3815 Route President Kennedy, Notre-Dame-des-Pins
  Miniature copies of famous and local buildings including the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower, the World Trade Center in New York, made by a local retired man. In an outdoor setting, you will walk through narrow streets amongst the miniature buildings. Visit lasts about 1 hr 15 min. Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Parking and picnic area.

• Island of Pozer Park

  address: Avenue de la Chaudiere
  This island, in the middle of the town, is accessible by foot bridges. Walking and biking circuit, water fountain, statues, sculputures, and flower gardens. A children's play park, several exercise stations, and public toilets.

• Parc des Sept-Chutes

  address: 49e Rue
  The hiking trails follow 7 waterfalls. Play area and volleyball courts.

• Carrefour Saint-Georges

  address: 8585 Boulevard Lacroix
  The largest shopping mall in the region.

• Casse Croute Urbain

  address: 12367 1ere Ave
  Pizza, poutine, hot dogs, burgers.

• La Vieille Tablee

  phone: +1 418-222-0234
  address: 437, 6e Avenue Nord
  Rustic decor, homemade food.

• Cafe Royal

  phone: +1 418-228-3952
  address: 12015 2e Ave
  Opened 1937 on the coronation day of King George VI, decorated in the romantic style of the South of France. Fish, game, grilled meat.

• La Societe Microbrasserie

  phone: +1 418-226-4646
  address: 11640 1ere Avenue
  Brew pub.

• La Cage

  phone: +1 418-227-8181
  address: 455 90e Rue
  Sports pub.

• Le Georgesville

  phone: +1-418-227-3000
  address: 300, 118e Rue
  Restaurant, bar/lounge, fitness centre, pool, spa, free Wi-Fi and parking.

• Motel Alexandrin

  phone: +1 418-228-8248
  address: 18610 boulevard Lacroix
  There are quieter rooms at the back for $5-10 more.

• Gite la Serenade

  phone: +1 418-228-1059
  address: 8835, 35e Avenue
  Bed and breakfast and antique store.