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La Liseuse - bronze sculpture by Rose-Aimée Bélanger on Grande-Allée in Québec City, Canada
La Liseuse - bronze sculpture by Rose-Aimée Bélanger on Grande-Allée in Québec City, Canada
Martello Tower overlooking the Saint Lawrence River in Québec City, Canada
Four Martello Towers (three of which still remain) were an integral part of the defenses of Québec, the key to the control of the continental interior of North America. Works had been proposed on the Plains of Abraham since the early 1790s, but only after the Anglo-American crisis of 1807 did Governor Sir James Craig order construction of the towers. Built between 1808 and 1812, they were intended to prevent an attacker drawing close enough to lay siege to the walls of Québec. Their effectiveness was never tested in battle, and they became obsolete in the 1860s.
Plaque explaining the Martello Towers in Québec City, Canada
Four Martello Towers (three of which still remain) were an integral part of the defenses of Québec, the key to the control of the continental interior of North America. Works had been proposed on the Plains of Abraham since the early 1790s, but only after the Anglo-American crisis of 1807 did Governor Sir James Craig order construction of the towers. Built between 1808 and 1812, they were intended to prevent an attacker drawing close enough to lay siege to the walls of Québec. Their effectiveness was never tested in battle, and they became obsolete in the 1860s.
Martello Tower #1 at Battlefields Park overlooking the Saint Lawrence River in Québec City, Canada
Four Martello Towers (three of which still remain) were an integral part of the defenses of Québec, the key to the control of the continental interior of North America. Works had been proposed on the Plains of Abraham since the early 1790s, but only after the Anglo-American crisis of 1807 did Governor Sir James Craig order construction of the towers. Built between 1808 and 1812, they were intended to prevent an attacker drawing close enough to lay siege to the walls of Québec. Their effectiveness was never tested in battle, and they became obsolete in the 1860s.
Martello Tower #1 at Battlefields Park overlooking the Saint Lawrence River in Québec City, Canada
Four Martello Towers (three of which still remain) were an integral part of the defenses of Québec, the key to the control of the continental interior of North America. Works had been proposed on the Plains of Abraham since the early 1790s, but only after the Anglo-American crisis of 1807 did Governor Sir James Craig order construction of the towers. Built between 1808 and 1812, they were intended to prevent an attacker drawing close enough to lay siege to the walls of Québec. Their effectiveness was never tested in battle, and they became obsolete in the 1860s.
Saint-Louis Gate in Old Québec, Canada
The Saint-Louis Gate is one of the entry points in the fortified walls surrounding Old Québec. On the inside of the walls, rue Saint-Louis stretches from the gate to Château Frontenac, while on the outside can be found the Parliament Building and Grande Allée. This iconic gate is part of the fortification system comprising bastions, gates and defensive structures that account for Québec City's renown as a fortified colonial city and the reason Old Québec was named a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Only three other gates that were part of the original fortifications survive: the Kent, Saint-Jean and Prescott gates.
Saint-Louis Gate in Old Québec, Canada
The Saint-Louis Gate is one of the entry points in the fortified walls surrounding Old Québec. On the inside of the walls, rue Saint-Louis stretches from the gate to Château Frontenac, while on the outside can be found the Parliament Building and Grande Allée. This iconic gate is part of the fortification system comprising bastions, gates and defensive structures that account for Québec City's renown as a fortified colonial city and the reason Old Québec was named a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Only three other gates that were part of the original fortifications survive: the Kent, Saint-Jean and Prescott gates.
The Citadel of Québec overlooking the Saint Lawrence River
Québec City with Château Frontenac overlooking the Saint Lawrence river
Scenic view from the Old Citadel in Québec City over Château Frontenac, the harbor area and Saint Lawrence River
Québec City with Château Frontenac overlooking the Saint Lawrence river
Scenic view from the Old Citadel in Québec City over Chateau Frontenac, the harbor area and Saint Lawrence River
Château Frontenac in Québec City, Québec , Canada
Château Frontenac in Québec City on a sunny day in summer
Cannons in front of Château Frontenac, Québec City, Canada
A row of cannons along the Saint Lawrence river promenade in front of hte historic Château Frontenac in Québec City
Château Frontenac in Québec City, Québec, Canada
Château Frontenac in Québec City on a sunny day in summer
Château Frontenac in Québec City, Québec , Canada
Château Frontenac in Québec City on a sunny day in summer
Musée du Fort in Québec City, Québec, Canada
A street artist rolls his Cyr Wheel past the Fort Museum (Musée du Fort) in old Québec City.
Auberge du Trésor and Bistro 1640 in Old Québec
The buildings comprising Auberge du Trésor and Bistro 1640 are built on a rich historical site. In 1740, a half-timber house standing at the corner of Sainte-Anne and Du Trésor becomes the only permanent housing for the French regime in New France. It would become known as the home of the Company of the One Hundred Associates, with 100 shareholders appointed by Richelieu, and of which Samuel de Champlain was a member. This company was granted a monopoly over fur trade for 15 years and a monopoly over all other trade for perpetuity. In return, the company agreed to administer the colony, bring in over 4,000 colonists, defend the territory, and convert the Indians. It was this company that made it possible to start the great adventure known as New France. In 1713, Jean Lerouge, the king’s surveyor, built a one-storey stone house on the site. Today, some of the walls and vaults of the inn are remnants of that house.
Inner Court of the Seminary of Québec
The Séminaire de Québec is a Society of diocesan priests founded on March 26, 1663 by Bishop François de Laval, first bishop of New France, in order to sustain the mission of the Church in North America.
Inner Court of the Seminary of Québec
The Séminaire de Québec is a Society of diocesan priests founded on March 26, 1663 by Bishop François de Laval, first bishop of New France, in order to sustain the mission of the Church in North America.
Inner Court of the Seminary of Québec
The Séminaire de Québec is a Society of diocesan priests founded on March 26, 1663 by Bishop François de Laval, first bishop of New France, in order to sustain the mission of the Church in North America.
Rue des Remparts in Québec City, Québec, Canada
Old British cannon on Rue des Ramparts, overlooking the harbor area of Québec City. In 1948, the ramparts were designated as a part of the larger Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site. The fortifications, alongside the rest of Old Québec, were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985; with the area serving as the only intact example of a fortified colonial settlement in North America north of Mexico.
Old cannons along the fortification wall of Québec City, Canada
Old British cannon on Rue des Ramparts, overlooking the harbor area of Québec City. In 1948, the ramparts were designated as a part of the larger Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site. The fortifications, alongside the rest of Old Québec, were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985; with the area serving as the only intact example of a fortified colonial settlement in North America north of Mexico.
