History of Quebec
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Quebec was first called Canada between 1534 and 1763. It was the most developed colony of New France as well as New France's centre, responsible for a variety of dependencies. Common themes in Quebec'
A portrait of Jacques Cartier.
Plaque honouring the first settlers of Quebec City
Colonial buildings in the Lower Town of Old Quebec, Quebec City.
Governor Frontenac speaking with the envoy of Sir William Phipps at the Battle of Quebec, in 1690.
New France
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New France was the territory colonized by France in mainland North America, beginning with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New F
History of Quebec
…Quebec was first called Canada between 1534 and 1763. It was the most developed colony of New France as well as New France's centre, responsible for a variety of dependencies (ex. Acadia, Plaisance, Louisiana, and the Pays d'en Haut). Common themes in…
Jean Talon, count of Orsainville, first intendant of New France
Habitation at Port-Royal c. 1605
Habitation at Quebec c. 1608
One group of King's Daughters arrives at Quebec, 1667