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Rivière-Saint-Jean, Quebec

Coordinates: 50°18′N 64°20′W / 50.300°N 64.333°W / 50.300; -64.333
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This article is about the municipality in Côte-Nord. For the unorganized territory in Gaspésie, see Rivière-Saint-Jean, Gaspésie, Quebec.

Rivière-Saint-Jean
Municipality
Magpie village,[1] Harbour, Saint-Octave catholic church,[2] from Fishermen's St
Magpie village,[1] Harbour, Saint-Octave catholic church,[2] from Fishermen's St
Rivière-St-Jean is located in Côte-Nord region, Quebec
Rivière-St-Jean
Rivière-St-Jean
Location in Côte-Nord region of Quebec
Coordinates: 50°18′N 64°20′W / 50.300°N 64.333°W / 50.300; -64.333
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionCôte-Nord
RCMMinganie
ConstitutedJanuary 1, 1966
Government
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 • MayorJosée Brunet
 • Federal ridingManicouagan
 • Prov. ridingDuplessis
Area
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 • Total743.35 km2 (287.01 sq mi)
 • Land513.36 km2 (198.21 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[4]
 • Total227
 • Density0.4/km2 (1/sq mi)
 • Pop (2016-21)
Increase 5.6%
 • Dwellings
169
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0G 2N0
Area code418
Highways R-138
Websitemunicipalites-du-quebec.com/riviere-st-jean/ Edit this at Wikidata

Rivière-Saint-Jean (French pronunciation: [ʁivjɛʁ sɛ̃ ʒɑ̃], "St. John River") is a municipality located close to the mouth of the Saint-Jean River and the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in Côte-Nord region, Minganie RCM, Quebec, Canada.[5]

In addition to Rivière-Saint-Jean, the municipality also includes the community of Magpie.[6] which is located near the mouth of the Magpie River.

Magpie Village

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Part of the Municipality of Rivière-Saint-Jean, Magpie is a village located on a hillside around Magpie Harbour, 3 km from a second slope, located west of Magpie Bay,[7] in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in the Côte-Nord region, Minganie RCM, Quebec, Canada.[1]

Perisoreus canadensis. — Mésangeai du Canada, Geai du Canada, Geai gris. — (Canada jay, Whisky jack, Camp robber).

Magpie is the English name for the Canadian gray jay commonly called magpie and scientifically Perisoreus canadensis.

History

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In 1876, the Saint Jean mission was established, located at the mouth of the Saint-Jean River after which the mission was named. The name "St. Jean" already appeared on a Franquelin map from 1684. Its post office opened in 1877.

The Municipality of Saint-Jean was formed in 1968.[5]

Salmon fishing

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Saint-Jean River, Rivière-Saint-Jean, Municipality

From early June to mid-August, salmon fishing period, it is possible to fish with a permit, in a public sector of the municipality, between the Route 138 bridge and the mouth of the Saint-Jean River.[8]

To enjoy sport fishing for salmon in a motorized canoe or wade over 27 kilometres, you must contact the river managers, the Association de protection de la rivière Saint-Jean and the Pourvoirie de la Haute Saint-Jean enr, non-profit associations (with exclusive rights).

According to Québec Saumon,[9] each season on Saint-Jean River, the salmon runs can reach 6,000 salmon weighing between 4 and 10 kilos. In some areas, several salmon weighing more than 10 kilos have been recorded in recent years.[8]

Demographics

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Population

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Historical Census Data - Rivière-Saint-Jean, Quebec
YearPop.±%
1966 732—    
1971 603−17.6%
1976 537−10.9%
1981 537+0.0%
1986 456−15.1%
1991 317−30.5%
YearPop.±%
1996 319+0.6%
2001 287−10.0%
2006 260−9.4%
2011 239−8.1%
2016 215−10.0%
2021 227+5.6%
Source: Statistics Canada[10]


Canada census – Rivière-Saint-Jean community profile
202120162011
Population227 (+5.6% from 2016)215 (-10.0% from 2011)239 (-8.1% from 2006)
Land area513.36 km2 (198.21 sq mi)522.92 km2 (201.90 sq mi)522.57 km2 (201.77 sq mi)
Population density0.4/km2 (1.0/sq mi)0.4/km2 (1.0/sq mi)0.5/km2 (1.3/sq mi)
Median age58.0 (M: 59.6, F: 56.0)55.2 (M: 56.0, F: 53.8)50.1 (M: 50.3, F: 49.8)
Private dwellings169 (total)  121 (occupied)151 (total)  150 (total) 
Median household income$.n/a$62,208$.N/A
Notes: 2011 income data for this area has been suppressed for data quality or confidentiality reasons.
References: 2021[11] 2016[12] 2011[13] earlier[14][15]

Language

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Canada Census Mother Tongue - Rivière-Saint-Jean, Quebec[10]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2016
215
 210 Decrease 12.5% 97.7% 5 Increase n/a% 2.3% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0%
2011
240
 240 Decrease 4.0% 100.0% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0% 0 Decrease 100.0% 0.0%
2006
260
 250 Decrease 10.7% 96.2% 0 Decrease 100.0% 0.0% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0% 10 Increase n/a% 3.9%
2001
295
 280 Decrease 11.1% 94.9% 15 Increase n/a% 5.1% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0% 0 Steady 0.0% 0.0%
1996
315
 315 n/a 100.0% 0 n/a 0.0% 0 n/a 0.0% 0 n/a 0.0%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Magpie, toponymy". Gouvernement of Canada (in French). Commission de Toponymy Quebec. It is one of the oldest localities on the Côte-Nord. The site has been frequented since 1849 by Gaspésians from Chaleur Bay who come to fish for cod and salmon.
  2. ^ "Saint-Octave Church" (in French). Directory of Quebec's cultural heritage. 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024. At the beginning of the 20th century, Magpie Harbour was home to an important fishing port and became the centre of the cod fishing trade in the region.
  3. ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 98050". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  4. ^ a b "Rivière-Saint-Jean, Quebec (Code 2498050) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  5. ^ a b "Rivière-Saint-Jean, toponymy". Gouvernement of Quebec (in French). Commission de Toponymy Quebec. 5 December 1968. Retrieved 27 September 2024. Having become a municipality in 1966, Rivière-Saint-Jean was first a mission named Saint-Jean in 1876, served by a post office, Rivière-Saint-Jean, from 1877.
  6. ^ "Magpie". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Magpie Bay, toponymy". Gouvernement of Quebec (in French). Commission de Toponymy Quebec. 5 December 1968. Retrieved 27 September 2024. Magpie Bay is wide open, with white cliffs along the shore and shallow water extending up to 2.5 km offshore.
  8. ^ a b "Fishing in the Saint-Jean River" (in French). Saumon. Retrieved 28 September 2024. ... 3 fishing sectors and grounds with exclusive rights, namely at the Saint-Jean Pavilion, the Grosses-Roches Pavilion and the Chutes Pavilion
  9. ^ "Saumon Québec (FQSA)" (in French). Quebec Atlantic Salmon Federation (FQSA). 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024. Saumon Québec is the media brand powered by the FQSA to promote its mission, particularly with regard to the development of sport fishing.
  10. ^ a b 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 census
  11. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  12. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  13. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  14. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  15. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
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Life cycle of Atlantic salmon
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