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The Golden Age of Beaches

Black and white photograph of a commercial street in the Sainte-Rose district. A few stores, cars parked on the side of the road and the entrance to the Sainte-Rose beach can be seen.

Sainte-Rose Blvd circa 1945

Reference: Société d’histoire et de généalogie de l’Île Jésus, C1/D1, 023

Île Jésus was long known for its many beaches. At its height, it was home to more than 50 public and private beaches.