Haute-Ville in Québec in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864
Quebec Site
— One of Two Identical Markers —
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2022
1. Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 Marker
Inscription.
Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864. Quebec Site. These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together leaders from the colonies of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (Ontario and Québec). The delegates built relationships and agreed in principle to a federal union, leading to the Québec Conference the following month. There, the Fathers of Confederation drafted the 72 Resolutions, which laid the foundation of the British North America Act. Signed into law by Queen Victoria, this constitutional act created the Dominion of Canada on July 1st 1867.
These pivotal meetings laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation. Here in September 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together leaders from the colonies of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (Ontario and Québec). The delegates built relationships and agreed in principle to a federal union, leading to the Québec Conference the following month. There, the Fathers of Confederation drafted the 72 Resolutions, which laid the foundation of the British North America Act. Signed into law by Queen Victoria, this constitutional act created the Dominion of Canada on July 1st 1867.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada and Parks Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1867.
Location. 46° 48.825′ N, 71° 12.238′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec. It is in Haute-Ville. Marker is at the intersection of Côte de la Montagne and Rue Port Dauphine, on the right when traveling north on Côte de la Montagne. Marker is in Montmorency Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Côte de la Montagne, Québec G1K 4E4, Canada. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Note: this marker is identical to another in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, at the Province House
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2022
2. Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2022
3. Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2022
4. Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 Marker
the entrance to the park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
