Place Jean-Pelletier
L'année 2014 marque le trente-cinquième anniversaire de l'Association internationale des maires francophones, créée en 1979 à l'initiative conjointe des maires de Paris et de Québec, messieurs Jacques Chirac et Jean Pelletier. À cette occasion, la Ville de Québec rend hommage à celui qui fut maire de Québec de 1977 à 1989.
Plusieurs réalisations jalonnent le passage de Jean Pelletier (1935-2009) à la mairie, notamment la création au centre-ville de la bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy, en 1983. On lui doit aussi l'ouverture de la gare intermodale en 1985 et la revialisation du tout le secteur de la gare du Palais. C'est également grâce à la vision et aux efforts du maire Pelletier que le Vieux-Québec est inscrit sur la Liste du patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco, une reconnaissance internationale de la valeur exceptionnelle de cet ensemble urbain.
[English translation]
The year 2014 marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of the International Association of Francophone Mayors, created in 1979 at the joint initiative of the mayors of Paris and Quebec, Jacques Chirac and Jean Pelletier. On this occasion, the City of Quebec pays tribute to the mayor of Quebec from 1977 to 1989.
Several accomplishments mark the passage of Jean Pelletier (1935-2009) as mayor, including the creation in downtown of the Gabrielle-Roy library in 1983; also the opening of the intermodal station in 1985 and the revitalization of the area around the Palais railroad station. It is also thanks to the vision and efforts of Mayor Pelletier that Old Quebec is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, an international recognition of the exceptional value of this urban district.
Erected by Ville de Québec.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 2014.
Location. 46° 49.001′ N, 71° 12.822′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hommage à Gérard Thibault (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Pacific Railway Company World War I Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Site du palais de l'intendant / Intendant's Palace Site (about 120 meters away); William Drum (about 150 meters away); Hôtel-Dieu de Québec (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Irish Roots in Old Québec (approx. 0.3 kilometers away);
Also see . . .
1. Jean Pelletier. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 12, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Jean Pelletier Obit in The Globe and Mail. (Submitted on September 6, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Jean Pelletier at Find A Grave. (Submitted on September 6, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 6, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on March 12, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on September 6, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
