Wepistukujaw Sipo. Moliantegok. Roiatatokenti. Great River of Hochelaga. Canada River. The St. Lawrence River is an integral part of the history of the people inhabiting its majestic shores, and has been since the very first settlements. From Champlain to the Kirke brothers, through William Phips and the Count of Frontenac, to name no others, the River has played a significant role in the many events that have shaped Quebec.
On the occasion of the 400e anniversary of the founding of Québec City, the Naval Museum of Quebec at the Pointe-à-Carcy presents a series of exhibitions and activities, deeply immersed into Quebec's military heritage, all the while showing panoramas of Canadian naval history. Come discover Québec, her river, and her naval history!
NOT TO BE MISSED :
OPENING OF TWO EXHIBITIONS THURSDAY, MAY 29th
By Sea and in Stone - May 29 to November 15, 2008
Naval Museum of Québec - Museum of the Royal 22e Régiment - Museum of the Régiment les Voltigeurs de Québec - Museum of the Régiment de la Chaudière
The military museums of the Québec area come together to present an exclusive military history exhibition. By Sea and in Stone will provide a fresh look on the Québec region's military heritage, while illuminating the past and current roles of the different garrisons stationed in Québec and Lévis. (more...)
Le Réfectoire - May 29 to November 15, 2008
Naval Museum of Québec
Since 1608, the St. Lawrence has been at the very heart of Canadian naval history. The exchanges between the sailors fighting on this battlefield, be they Champlain and the brothers Kirke, Phips and Frontenac, or many others, were sometimes courteous, sometimes diplomatic, as ships and other possessions are in the middle of these historic talks, and sometimes change hands. (more...)