Originally named Agochonda, Lanoraie bears the traces of the Wendat people who welcomed Jacques Cartier in 1534. Excavations led by Aristide Beaugrand-Champagne and other archaeologists have uncovered a history dating back more than 5,000 years.
During the colonial era, Lanoraie became a key stop on the Chemin du Roy (King’s Road), where mail carriers, sailors and travelers paused to rest and eat. Curious wanderers explored its mills, cheese factory and general store. In the 19th century, its fate became intertwined with shipbuilding and the railway developed by Barthélémy Joliette, making Lanoraie a major economic hub for the region’s forestry industry.
Today, Lanoraie retains its rural charm and its urban core concentrated near the river. Visitors can discover L’Escale du Roy, a tourist information stop, the Maison des Cageux du fleuve Saint-Laurent, or the Vignoble Lano d’or vineyard. In the municipality of Lanoraie, the past unfolds, keeping the collective memory alive!
