The construction of the canal at Coteau-du-Lac began in 1779 under the control of Captain William Twiss.
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In February 1780, at the command of the governor of Quebec, General Frederick Haldimand, Herkimer served as boat-master in the Commissariat at Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec, providing stores and supplies for the British Army posts.
By 1900, Coteau-Saint-Louis had become very cosmopolitan, and counted several Protestant churches and synagogues.