Kamouraska Judicial District is named for the Algonquin word meaning “where rushes grow at the water edge”.
Courthouses:
E – New Brunswick and Maine
District: Kamouraska Judicial District
District Seat:
Riviere du Loup
Palais de Justice – Riviere du Loup
Location: 33 Rue de la Cour / Rue Deslauriers
Built: 1882 – 1883
Style: Second Empire
Architect: Pierre Gauvreau of the Quebec Department of Public Works
Contractor: Francois Lachance
Description: The building faces northwest and is a four story red colored brick and stone structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the city centre. The northwest front has a central tower with entrance on the first story and rising to a mansard roof. The fourth story has a mansard roof. An annex was constructed in 1901 and in 1909 both designed by William Lachance of the Quebec Department of Public Works and the contractor was Elzear Charet & Sons. Another annex was constructed in 1932. The architect was Sylva Frappier. Another annex was constructed in 1957. The architect was Leopold Fontaine.
Other Historic Palais de Justice
Palais de Justice - Riviere du Loup
Photos taken 2016 and 2018