Haute-Ville in Québec in Capitale-Nationale, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

Sir George Entinne Cartier (1814- 1873)

Photographed by Valerie Jones, June 19, 2022

1. Sir George Entinne Cartier (1814- 1873) Marker

Inscription. This Montreal lawyer was one of the principal architects of Canadian Confederation. Elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in 1848, he promoted the rights of French Canadians, reformed the legal and public education systems in Canada East (Quebec), and encouraged railway expansion. A leading member of the Parti Bleu, Cartier later headed the government with Sir John A. MacDonald, and played a key role during the conferences that led to Confederation, bringing Canada East into the Federal Union in 1867. A minister of influence in the first Parliament of Canada, Cartier contributed to the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway and to the creation of the provinces of Manitoba and British Columbia.

Erected by Historical Site and Monument Board of Canada, Government of Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 46° 48.821′ N, 71° 12.254′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Capitale-Nationale. It is in Haute-Ville. It is on Côte de la Montagne 0 kilometers Rue Port Dauphin, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Montmorency

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Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Côte de la Montagne, Québec G1K G1K, Canada. Touch for directions.

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: Diamond Jubilee of Confederation (a few steps from this marker); Charlottetown and Quebec Confederation of 1864 (a few steps from this marker); First Patent in Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); Legislature of the Province of Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Les Premiers Colons de Québec (within shouting distance of this marker); First Graveyard of Quebec (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Parc La Cetière / La Cetière Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.

Photographed by Valerie Jones, June 19, 2022

2. Sir George Entinne Cartier (1814- 1873) Marker

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, June 19, 2022

3. Sir George Entinne Cartier (1814- 1873) Marker

entrance to park at corner of Côte de la Montagne and Rue Port Dauphin

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.