Montebello in Papineau, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Le Cadran Solaire de Montebello
Représentatif de notre patrimoine
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The Montebello Sundial
A Symbol of Our Heritage
Inscription.
Le projet de création d'un cadran solaire à Montebello est né vers 1990 après avoir pris connaissance de l'expression « l'heure de Montebello » (voir l'autre panneau). En 1997, le conseil municipal établissait par résolution son intention de le réaliser. C'est de 2004 à 2006 qu'il fut élaboré et il fut inauguré le 21 septembre 2006.
L'ensemble sculptural du cadran solaire, avec un design unique, se veut à la fois scientifique, artistique, culturel et patrimonial.
Le cadran solaire en acier inoxydable est supporté par un mur de pierres « Indiana » sculptées symbolisant le Château Montebello, pilier de notre économie et de plusieurs aspects de notre développement. Derrière ce dernier, le buste de Joseph Papineau, premier seigneur de la Petite-Nation (voir le panneau sur le socle), observe le temps s'écouler sur notre cadran solaire en compagnie des citoyens montebellois et de leurs visiteurs.
À l'avant du cadran, se trouve une voûte dans laquelle sont enfouis des souvenirs et des éléments patrimoniaux de Montebello. Sur le panneau qui la scelle, on peut y lire la devise du cadran, qui est la même que celle de la municipalité de Montebello: « FERO NON QUAERO ». Sa signification, « j'ai trouvé, je ne cherche plus! », exprime la fierté des citoyens pour tout ce qui les entoure à Montebello. Elle s'applique pleinement à la dimension historique et patrimoniale de l'ensemble représenté par le cadran solaire, la voûte et le buste de Joseph Papineau.
Installé dans un carré de verdure en face de l'église, l'ensemble est agrémenté d'un aménagement paysager composé de végétaux du temps de Louis-Joseph Papineau, fils du premier seigneur. Le site se veut une aire de repos où il fait bon s'arrêter pour accompagner Joseph Papineau, qui surveille nos souvenirs à travers le temps qui passe inexorablement mais sereinement à Montebello.
The project to install a sundial in Montebello originated around 1990, about the time that the expression "Montebello time" (see the accompanying panel) was discovered. In 1997, the municipal council passed a resolution to proceed with the project. Work progressed between 2004 and 2006, and the sundial was unveiled on September 21, 2006.
Placed in a uniquely designed sculptural setting, the sundial has scientific, artistic and cultural merit as well as historical significance.
The sundial is made of stainless steel and is supported by a wall of sculpted Indiana stone symbolizing the Château Montebello, which has played a key role in our economy and other aspects of our development. On the other side of the wall, a bust of Joseph Papineau, the first seigneur of Petite-Nation (see the panel on the base), watches the sundial mark the passing hours in the company of Montebello residents and their visitors.
A vault located in front of the sundial holds mementos and heritage objects significant to Montebello. Imprinted on the panel sealing the vault is the sundial's motto, which is the same as that of the municipality of Montebello: FERO NON QUAERO. Roughly translated as "my search is over," this motto expresses the pride that Montebello residents feel for their surroundings, and emphasizes the historical significance of the sundial, the vault and the bust of Joseph Papineau.
All three are placed in a landscaped setting, surrounded by gardens featuring the same plants as those grown in the time of Louis-Joseph Papineau, son of the first seigneur. The site is a quiet place where people can relax under the gaze of Joseph Papineau, as he guards the treasures of our past, and watch the peaceful yet inescapable march of time in Montebello.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 2006.
Location. 45° 39.02′ N, 74° 56.354′ W. Marker is in Montebello, Québec, in Papineau. It is on Rue Notre Dame (Québec Route 148) west of Rue Laval, on the right when traveling west. Marker and sundial are located in a small plaza beside the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 545 Rue Notre Dame, Montebello QC J0V 1L0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Québec’s Outaouais & Eastern Townships. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, 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: Joseph Papineau (here, next to this marker); Montebello Vit À L’heure Solaire ! / Montebello Is On Solar Time! (here, next to this marker);

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2019
2. Le Cadran Solaire de Montebello / The Montebello Sundial Marker
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(Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours cathedral in the left background • related marker on far right)
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