In 1858 , the Mission of Longue - Pointe - de-Blanc - Sablon was established and took the name Lourdes - de-Blanc - Sablon or Notre - Dame - de-Lourdes at the end of 19th century .
Sablon is an old French term meaning Fine Sand .
In 1858 , the Mission of Longue - Pointe - de-Blanc - Sablon was established and took the name Sablon         or Notre - Dame - de-Lourdes at the end of 19th century .
Sablon is an old French term meaning Fine Sand .