Sainte-Foy, Qué, city, pop 72 547 (2001c), 72 330 (1996c), 71 133 (1991c), 69 615 (1986c), area 83.85 km2, inc 1855, situated in the Québec region, is located on the north bank of the St Lawrence River. This neighbour of Québec City covers an area of 84.52 square km.
The origin of its toponym is uncertain and can be attributed to a variety of circumstances occurring between 1626 and 1669. The name may have originated from a Huron adolescent who was baptized in France around 1626 or 1627 with the name of Louys de Saincte-Foy. Alternately, it may have come from the presence of Pierre de Puiseaux, seigneur of Sainte-Foy, around 1637. There is one certainty - since 1678, the name Sainte-Foy was frequently used and the military papers of the war of 1759-60 used the name Sainte-Foy exclusively.
The Battle of Sainte-Foy occurred on 28 April 1760. It was the last victory that the franco-canadiennes had over the British. Since 1995 this battle has been officially commemorated in April of each year.