Sainte-Foy

Sainte-Foy, city in the Québec Urban Community, southern Québec, Canada. It is located on the St. Lawrence River. As part of the Québec City metropolitan area, Sainte-Foy is primarily residential, with some industry. The city experienced growth at the end of the 20th century in the commercial and research sectors of its economy. The Université Laval and the Université du Québec, Télé-université are located in the city. Sainte-Foy is also home to several government-related agencies, including the Canadian Forest Service, located at the Laurentian Forestry Centre, and an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research center. Points of interest include the Aquarium du Québec and the Jardins de L’Oubli Daylily Gardens. Sainte-Foy is served by the Jean-Lesage International Airport.

The community was settled in the 17th century and possibly named after a village in France. It was the site of a French victory over the British in 1760 during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). This battle is commemorated in the city each April. Sainte-Foy became a town in 1949, and its main growth began in the 1950s. It incorporated as a city in 1955.

Sainte-Foy covers a land area of 83.9 sq km (32.4 sq mi). Population 71,133 (1991); 72,547 (2001).