Several of these websites are gateways to numerous historical places. Explore them! Acadians in Nova Scotia Learn about Acadians in this region through this site, which presents the following points of interest: Grand Pre, the Acadian Shore and Evangeline's Land. Activities and specific attractions are also mentioned. Château Ramezay The first building was constructed in 1705 and served as the residence of then-governor of Montréal, Claude de Ramezay. Fortress of Louisbourg The Official Louisbourg Institute Home Page. Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site of Canada The Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site commemorates the founding of the first industrial community in Canada. Fort Chambly National Historic Site of Canada Dating from 1711, the structure of this imposing stone sentry draws inspiration from the French fortifications designed by Vauban. It protected New France from British attacks. Maison Saint-Gabriel A house for receiving the King's wards from 1668 to 1673. Parks Canada- National Historic Sites A review of all landmarks in the Parks Canada mandate, such as Bataille-de-la-Restigouche, Castle Hill, Port-Royal, Cartier-brébeuf, Fortifications-de-Québec, Fort-Chambly, etc. Place-Royale Place-Royale is one of the oldest districts in North America. It is the birth place of French America. Visitors can admire three centuries of history as they stroll down its narrow, colourful streets. This webpage presents the history of the place, indicates the specific locations to visit and list the summer activites. Religious Heritage The Religious Heritage website presents a collection of religious monuments and their interior ensembles, including frescoes, mosaics, paintings, sculptures, and stained glass windows. It offers a selection of historical texts, dissertations, biographical studies, and excerpts of music and carillon. Clickable maps point out the location of various religious buildings across the province of Quebec. Repertory of commemorative monuments of Quebec city For each monument, you will find the following categories: overview, historic, artist, construction, preservation, and physical description. An english abstract of the introduction is available but the rest of the site is only in French. |
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