400th Anniversary - Quebec, QC
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N 46° 53.129 W 071° 08.722
19T E 336551 N 5194672
Memorial plague commemorates 400th anniversary of Quebec City.
Waymark Code: WMT50K
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 09/27/2016
Views: 17
On July 3, 1608, Samuel de Champlain established the first permanent French colony in North America on the shores of the St. Lawrence River.
Quebec City's 400th anniversary, celebrated in 2008, commemorated the founding of Quebec City in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain. Quebec City is the oldest francophone city in North America. Along with Acadia, the city represents the birthplace of French America.
Memorial plague is located beside Montmorency Falls.
Subject: Town
Commemoration: 400th anniversary
Date of Founding: 1608
Date of Commemoration: 2008
Address:
Montmorency Falls and Park
Overview Photograph:
Yes
Detail Photograph:
Yes
Web site if available: [Web Link]
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