It is located on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River and includes most of Verchères Islands.

From 1680 onwards, French settlers colonized this area, clearing the land for cultivation.

In 1640 the seignory granted a concession to Pierre Chevrier, Baron of Fancamp, and to Jérôme Le Royer.

[1] In 1706, the settlement was assigned its first pastor and in 1715, it had the region's only flour mill in operation.

In 1845, the parish municipality was formed and in 1854, its post office opened.