Chandler is a town in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of Quebec, Canada. It is the second-most populous town on the Gaspé Peninsula after the Town of Gaspé. It was known as Pabos between June 27, 2001 and May 4, 2002.[1]
Chandler | |
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 Seal | |
 Location within Le Rocher-Percé RCM | |
  Chandler Location in eastern Quebec | |
| Coordinates: 48°21′N 64°41′W / 48.350°N 64.683°W[1] | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| RCM | Le Rocher-Percé |
| Settled | 1729 |
| Constituted | June 27, 2001 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gilles Daraiche |
| • Federal riding | Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| • Prov. riding | Bonaventure |
| Area | |
• Total | 438.77 km2 (169.41 sq mi) |
| • Land | 418.45 km2 (161.56 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 7,490 |
| • Density | 17.9/km2 (46/sq mi) |
| • Pop (2016-21) |  0.7% |
| • Dwellings | 3,794 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 418 and 581 |
| Highways |  R-132 |
| Website | www |
The city is the birthplace of NHL player Mathieu Garon, Quebec politician Joseph-Léonard Duguay, singer "La Bolduc" (Mary Rose Anna Travers), singer and actor Flora Gionest-Roussy and world curling champion John Kawaja.
In addition to Chandler itself, the town's territory also includes the communities of Newport, Grand-Pabos-Ouest, Pabos, Pabos Mills, and Saint-François-de-Pabos. Chandler's major industries include fishing and tourism.
History
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The area was first settled in 1729, making it one of the oldest places on the Gaspé coast. It was known over time as Paboc, Pabo, Pabok, Pabeau, and Pas-bos. In 1815, the final spelling of Pabos was assigned in the Description topographique de la province du Bas Canada (Topographical Description of the Province of Lower Canada). The meaning of this name is uncertain, although there are various theories: from the Mi'kmaq word papôg (meaning "playful waters");[4] a Basque name; from the Spanish pavo; a place in France, home of the first seignoral lord; or from the French words pas[sage] beau (meaning "beautiful passage").[5]
In 1758, the settlement was destroyed by General James Wolfe during his Gulf of St. Lawrence Campaign. It was rebuilt and by 1860, the Parish of Sainte-Adélaïde-de-Pabos was formed. In 1876, it had become the most important civil and religious town in the Gaspésie region, and the place was incorporated as the Municipality of Pabos. 3 years later, its post office opened.[5]
In 1912, Percy Milton Chandler, a Philadelphian manufacturer, built the first pulp and paper mill in the Gaspésie at the mouth of the Grand Pabos River, originally known as Portage-du-Grand-Pabos. By 1916, this village separated from Pabos and was incorporated as the Village Municipality of Chandler. The name Grand-Pabos was also used and in the 1930s, it was even tried to officially rename the village to Grand-Pabos. In 1958, Chandler gained ville (city) status.[1]
On June 27, 2001, the municipalities of Newport, Pabos, Pabos Mills, and Saint-François-de-Pabos, as well as the City of Chandler, were merged to form the new City of Pabos, renamed to Chandler on May 4, 2002.[1]
Demographics
editIn the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Chandler had a population of 7,490 living in 3,572 of its 3,794 total private dwellings, a change of -0.7% from its 2016 population of 7,546. With a land area of 418.45 km2 (161.56 sq mi), it had a population density of 17.9/km2 (46.4/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,490 (-0.7% from 2016) | 7,546 (-2% from 2011) | 7,703 (-2.7% from 2006) |
| Land area | 418.45 km2 (161.56 sq mi) | 419.34 km2 (161.91 sq mi) | 419.53 km2 (161.98 sq mi) |
| Population density | 17.9/km2 (46/sq mi) | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) | 18.4/km2 (48/sq mi) |
| Median age | 56.0 (M: 54.8, F: 56.8) | 54 (M: 53.1, F: 55) | 50.7 (M: 50.1, F: 51.5) |
| Private dwellings | 3,794 (total) 3,572 (occupied) | 3,739 (total) | 3,506 (total) |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $45,160 | $41,440 |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2006 | 7,914 | — |
| 2011 | 7,703 | −2.7% |
| 2016 | 7,546 | −2.0% |
| 2021 | 7,490 | −0.7% |
| Source: Statistics Canada[3][11] | ||
| Canada Census Mother Tongue - Chandler, Quebec[11] | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Census | Total | French
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English
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French & English
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Other
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| Year | Responses | Count | Trend | Pop % | Count | Trend | Pop % | Count | Trend | Pop % | Count | Trend | Pop % | |||||
2021
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7,385
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6,970 | 0.2%
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94.4% | 275 | 16.7%
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3.7% | 100 |  100.0%
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1.4% | 35 | 16.7%
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0.5% | |||||
2016
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7,400
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6,985 | 2.9%
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94.4% | 330 | 1.5%
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4.5% | 50 |  0.0%
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0.7% | 30 | 50.0%
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0.4% | |||||
2011
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7,600
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7,195 | 3.3%
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94.7% | 335 | 31.4%
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4.4% | 50 | 400.0%
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0.7% | 20 | 73.3%
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0.3% | |||||
2006
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7,780
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7,440 | n/a%
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95.6% | 255 | n/a%
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3.3% | 10 | n/a%
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0.1% | 75 | n/a%
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1.0% | |||||
Attractions
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Saint Dominique's Church is a large Roman Catholic church in Newport.
Government
editList of former mayors (since formation of current municipality):[12]
- Claude Cyr (2001–2009)
- Louisette Langlois (2009–2021)
- Gilles Daraiche (2021–present)
Education
editCentre de services scolaire René-Lévesque operates Francophone schools.[13]
- École Sacré-Coeur
- École Saint-Joseph
- École Saint-Paul
- Polyvalente Mgr Sévigny
Eastern Shores School Board operates Anglophone schools.[14]
- Saint Patrick’s Elementary School
- Evergreen High School
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Chandler (Ville)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 02028". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ a b c d "Chandler census profile". 2021 Census data. Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
- ^ Rand, Silas Tertius (1875-01-01). A First Reading Book in the Micmac Language: Comprising the Micmac Numerals, and the Names of the Different Kinds of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Trees, &c. of the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Also, Some of the Indian Names of Places, and Many Familiar Words and Phrases, Translated Literally Into English. Nova Scotia Printing Company.
- ^ a b "Pabos (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
- ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
- ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
- ^ a b 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 census
- ^ "Vers une course à la mairie à Chandler". 28 September 2017.
- ^ "Établissements". Centre de services scolaire René-Lévesque. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ https://www.essb.qc.ca/ [bare URL]
External links
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Media related to Chandler, Quebec at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Chandler's Transport Canada page
- Municipalities and cities of Gaspé region
