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Category: Residential

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Groups of small cottages and summer houses for rent were built on the island. They were rented by holidaymakers who could not afford to buy their own property. […]
An Island, a Manor!

An Island, a Manor!

Hugh Paton bought Île Bourdeau in 1880 for $2,800. He carried out most of the development work in 1884 with his wife, Isabella Robertson. The 50-room manor was […]
Mrs. Brault and her Dog

Mrs. Brault and her Dog

In the 19th century, the district known as Parc-Laval was largely rural. After the railway bridge between Bordeaux and Île Jésus was built in 1876, wealthy residents were […]
Luxury Means Being Able to Moor Your Boat in Your Own Yard!

Luxury Means Being Able to Moor Your Boat in Your Own Yard!

The turn of the 20th century was a key period for the western point of Île Jésus. Promoters got together and created the Compagnie des terrains de Laval. […]
The Shoreline of Sainte-Rose Ouest

The Shoreline of Sainte-Rose Ouest

In the late 19th century, swimming was not fashionable. Holidaymakers chose the banks of Île Jésus to enjoy the shade of the trees. The fresh air from the […]
A House from Another Time

A House from Another Time

This 18th-century French-style house was probably built between 1735 and 1743 for Michel Charles, a resident of the island. It is one of the oldest buildings in the […]