Notre-Dame-du-Nord in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

Fondation Chretienne

1836 — 1986

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 2, 2022

1. Fondation Chretienne Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Le 19 juillet 1836, l’abbé de Bellefeuille décréta, au nom de Mgr Lartigue p.s.s., la fondation de la mission algonquine du Témiscamingue, la première fondation du diocèse de Montréal.

D’abord sise au Fort Témiscamingue, elle fut transférée à la Pointe St-Claude en 1878, puis relocalisée en 1888 a la Tête-du-Lac (Notre-Dame-du-Nord).

La chapelle de la mission, bénite en 1889 par Mgr Lorrain, fut incendiée en 1918. L’église actuelle fut ouverte au culte en 1922.

Société de Patrimoine de L’Abitibi-Témiscamingue 1987
Caisse populaire de Notre-Dame-du-Nord
Corporation Municipale de Notre-Dame-du-Nord

[English translation]
Christian Foundation
1836 — 1986

On July 19, 1836, Abbé de Bellefeuille decreed, in the name of Bishop Lartigue p.s.s., the founding of the Algonquin mission of Témiscamingue, the first foundation of the Diocese of Montreal.

Initially located at Fort Témiscamingue, it was moved to Pointe St-Claude in 1878, then relocated in 1888 to Tête-du-Lac (Notre-Dame-du-Nord).

The chapel of the mission, blessed in 1889 by Bishop Lorrain, was burned down in 1918. The current church was opened for worship in 1922.

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Heritage Society 1987
Notre-Dame-du-Nord Credit Union
Municipal Corporation of Notre-Dame-du-Nord

Erected 1987

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by Société de Patrimoine de L’Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1836.

Location. 47° 35.522′ N, 79° 29.13′ W. Marker is in Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Québec, in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. It is at the intersection of Rue de l'Église and Rue du Lac, on the right when traveling west on Rue de l'Église. The marker is in front of Saint-Joseph-de-Notre-Dame-du-Nord, near the southwest corner of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Rue de l'Église, Notre-Dame-du-Nord QC J0Z 3B0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hommage et Reconnaissance Aux Sœurs de la Charité D’Ottawa

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 2, 2022

2. Fondation Chretienne Marker

The marker is in front of Saint-Joseph-de-Notre-Dame-du-Nord, near the southwest corner of the church.

(a few steps from this marker); Les Côtes à Perreault (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum / Le musée Little Claybelt Homesteaders (approx. 15.9 kilometers away in Ontario); Founding of New Liskeard / Fondation de New Liskeard (approx. 16.5 kilometers away in Ontario); Lake Temiskaming (approx. 16.7 kilometers away in Ontario); Northern Farm Country / Région agricole septentrionale (approx. 16.7 kilometers away in Ontario); Ottawa River / Rivière des Outaouais (approx. 16.7 kilometers away in Ontario); Staking a Claim / Revendication d'un territoire (approx. 16.7 kilometers away in Ontario). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Notre-Dame-du-Nord.

Also see . . . Église de Notre-Dame-du-Nord (Directory of Quebec's Cultural Heritage).

L'église de Notre-Dame-du-Nord présente un intérêt patrimonial pour sa valeur historique. Elle a été construite en 1922, selon les plans de l'architecte Charles Brodeur. L'église de Notre-Dame-du Nord présente aussi un intérêt patrimonial pour sa valeur architecturale. L'immeuble comporte un parement extérieur de briques, un toit en métal
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 2, 2022

3. Saint-Joseph-de-Notre-Dame-du-Nord
The marker is on the left/west side of the front walkway.
et un clocher surdimensionné. • • • The Notre-Dame-du-Nord church is of heritage interest because of its historical value. It was built in 1922, based on the plans of architect Charles Brodeur. The Notre-Dame-du-Nord church is also of heritage interest for its architectural value. The building has a brick exterior, a metal roof, and an oversized bell tower.

(Submitted on October 16, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.