It was created by the British North America Act, 1867.

During 1924, it was redefined to specifically include the City of Lévis.

During 1933, it was redefined to consist of only the parts of the county of Lévis included in the city of Lévis, town of Lauzon, Village de Charny, and the municipalities of St-David de l'Aube-Rivière, Ste-Hélène-de-Breakeyville, St-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévis, St-Louis-de-Gonzague-de-Pintendre, St-Romuald d'Etchemin and St-Télesphore.

Subsequently, during 1947, it was redefined to consist of the country of Lévis, excluding the municipalities of Rivière-Boyer, St. Henri-de-Lauzon and the village of St. Henri, and including the city of Lévis and the town of Lauzon.

This riding elected the following members of Parliament: Blanchet named Collector of Customs, Port of Quebec, 1 November 1883 Belleau unseated on a judgement of the Supreme Court, 16 March 1885 Guay's death, 19 February 1899 Demers' death, 29 April 1905 Resignation of Mr. Raynald Guay, 29 August 1980 Riding history from the Library of Parliament: