The parish of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy was founded in 1679, during the New France era. It was one of the first settlements on the southern shore of the St. Lawrence. Located just across from Québec City, this rural setting boasts a breathtaking view of the infamous Montmorency Falls. Between 1636 and 1836, Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy was known as the Seigniory of Lauzon. This lithograph depicts the site circa 1840.