when in 1603 a Frenchman named Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635) sailed up the St Lawrence River. In 1604 he founded Port Royal in Acadia (Nova Scotia), and later, in 1608, founded Quebec (the name Quebec is believed to be an Algonquin word meaning a narrow part of a river). In 1642...
However no permanent European settlements were made in Canada until the early 17th century.In 1603 a Frenchman named Samuel de Champlain(1567-1635)sailed up the St Lawrence River.In 1604 he founded Port Royal in Acadia(Nova Scotia).In 1608 Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec.(The name Quebec ...
Founded in 1608, Quebec City has a rich history and heritage for you to delve into with centuries-old buildings, churches, and fortifications wherever you look. As well as attractive and impressive architecture, the city is also set in a stunning spot overlooking the Saint Lawrence River. Fierc...
Lawrence River, 1608 takes its name from the year Quebec City was founded. With timeless decor and attentive, welcoming service, it’s one of the best bars in Quebec City for enjoying expertly mixed cocktails, charcuterie and local cheeses. Food Menu (PDF, 154 KB) Beverage Menu (PDF, 3 ...
I’ve visitedCanadamany times but have always missed is Québec City. I’ve only heard great things from everyone who has ever been there. Luckily, my friend Pamela is an expert on the city. She runsUrban Quebec Guide, a blog that showcases the best Quebec has to offer. ...
Discover the 10 best things to do and see in Old Québec. A stay in Old Quebec is not complete without visiting these must-see attractions.
The article presents its author's experience while holidaying in Canada. As the author stepped gingerely across the frozen cobbles of Old Quebec's walled city, their ebullient guide Isabel was waxing lyrical about North America's oldest European settlement. Founded in 1608, La Nouvelle France ...
The passing of centuries has had little impact on Quebec's Royal Square (Place-Royale), a 17th-century plaza that has been at the center of Quebec City life since Samuel de Champlain founded the city in 1608. The Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, the oldest stone church in North America,...
The Spanish were among the first to establish colonies in North America, founding St. Augustine in Florida in 1565 and exploring the Southwest. The French, led by explorers like Samuel de Champlain, founded Quebec in 1608 and expanded their influence through the fur trade in the Great Lakes an...
The history of Old Quebec begins with the founding of the city by Samuel de Champlain in 1608. Built on the promontory of Cap Diamant, a strategic location overlooking the Saint Lawrence River, Quebec quickly became a nerve center for the fur trade and the development of New France. The cit...