In 1917, the parish of Saint-Jean-Baptiste-de-Belisle or Bélisle was formed, detached from Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. In 1921, the village municipality was officially established and named after the parish.
In 1917, Saint-Jean-Baptiste-de-Belisle parish was established, detaching from Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. In 1921, the village of Bélisle was officially recognized as a municipality and named after this parish.