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EspañolL'ANCIENNE-LORETTE, QUEBEC
'L'Ancienne-Lorette' is a city in central Québec, Canada. It is a suburb to the west of Québec City. Population (2002): 16,297. It had been merged with Quebec City from January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2005, but was re-established as a separate city on January 1 2006 following a referendum on June 20, 2004.
Its history dates back to 1674 when a group of Hurons fleeing war with the Iroquois settled here under the protection of the French. They left after a few decades and French settlers took over the land.
★ The city's large two-spired church is visible from far out and is a familiar landmark in the region.
★ In 1992, NHL hockey player John Kordic was killed after a fight with police in a hotel in the city.
★ Municipal reorganization in Quebec
★ Huron-Wendat Nation
★ L'Ancienne-Lorette in L'Encyclopédie de l'agora (fr)
Its history dates back to 1674 when a group of Hurons fleeing war with the Iroquois settled here under the protection of the French. They left after a few decades and French settlers took over the land.
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| Trivia |
| See also |
| External links |
Trivia
★ The city's large two-spired church is visible from far out and is a familiar landmark in the region.
★ In 1992, NHL hockey player John Kordic was killed after a fight with police in a hotel in the city.
See also
★ Municipal reorganization in Quebec
★ Huron-Wendat Nation
External links
★ L'Ancienne-Lorette in L'Encyclopédie de l'agora (fr)
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