Chandler, Quebec

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
City
City of Chandler
City of Chandler
Official seal of Chandler
Seal
Location within Le Rocher-Percé RCM.
Location within Le Rocher-Percé RCM.
Chandler is located in Eastern Quebec
Chandler
Chandler
Location in eastern Quebec.
Coordinates: 48°21′N 64°41′W[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionGaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
RCMLe Rocher-Percé
Settled1729
ConstitutedJune 27, 2001
Government
[2]
 • MayorGilles Daraiche
 • Federal ridingGaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine
 • Prov. ridingBonaventure
Area
[2][3]
 • Total435.50 km2 (168.15 sq mi)
 • Land418.45 km2 (161.56 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total7,490
 • Density17.9/km2 (46/sq mi)
 • Pop 2016-2021
Decrease 0.7%
 • Dwellings
3,794
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0C 1K0
Area code(s)418 and 581
Highways R-132
Websitewww.villedechandler.com

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. Chandler's major industries include fishing and tourism.

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.

History
See also: Municipal history of Quebec
Grand-Pabos in 1900

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]

Dismantling of the Gaspésia Pulp and Paper Mill in 2012.

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
Historical Census Data - Chandler, Quebec[6]
YearPop.±%
2006 7,914—    
2011 7,703−2.7%
2016 7,546−2.0%
2021 7,490−0.7%

In 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.[7]

Canada census – Chandler community profile
202120162011
Population7,490 (-0.7% from 2016)7,546 (-2% from 2011)7,703 (-2.7% from 2006)
Land area418.45 km2 (161.56 sq mi)419.34 km2 (161.91 sq mi)419.53 km2 (161.98 sq mi)
Population density17.9/km2 (46/sq mi)18/km2 (47/sq mi)18.4/km2 (48/sq mi)
Median age56.0 (M: 54.8, F: 56.8)54 (M: 53.1, F: 55)50.7 (M: 50.1, F: 51.5)
Private dwellings3,794 (total)  3,572 (occupied)3,739 (total)  3,506 (total) 
Median household income$60,000$45,160$41,440
References: 2021[8] 2016[9] 2011[10] earlier[11][12]
Canada Census Mother Tongue - Chandler, Quebec[6]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2021
7,385
 6,970 Decrease 0.2% 94.4% 275 Decrease 16.7% 3.7% 100 Increase 100.0% 1.4% 35 Increase 16.7% 0.5%
2016
7,400
 6,985 Decrease 2.9% 94.4% 330 Decrease 1.5% 4.5% 50 Steady 0.0% 0.7% 30 Increase 50.0% 0.4%
2011
7,600
 7,195 Decrease 3.3% 94.7% 335 Increase 31.4% 4.4% 50 Increase 400.0% 0.7% 20 Decrease 73.3% 0.3%
2006
7,780
 7,440 Steady n/a% 95.6% 255 Steady n/a% 3.3% 10 Steady n/a% 0.1% 75 Steady n/a% 1.0%

Attractions

Saint Dominique's Church is a large Roman Catholic church in Newport.

  • St. Dominique's Church in Newport
    St. Dominique's Church in Newport
  • St. Dominique's Church in Newport
    St. Dominique's Church in Newport

Local government

List of former mayors (since formation of current municipality):[13]

  • Claude Cyr (2001–2009)
  • Louisette Langlois (2009–2021)
  • Gilles Daraiche (2021–present)

See also

References
  1. "Chandler (Ville)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
  2. "Chandler". Répertoire des municipalités (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire. Archived from the original on 2012-04-07. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
  3. "Chandler census profile". 2021 Census data. Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
  4. 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.
  5. "Pabos (Municipalité)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
  6. Statistics Canada: 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 census
  7. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), Quebec". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  8. "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  9. "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
  10. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  11. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  12. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  13. "Vers une course à la mairie à Chandler".
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Chandler (Quebec).



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