Haute-Ville in Québec in Capitale-Nationale, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Chemin Royal
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 24, 2014
1. Chemin Royal Marker
On the 5th August, 1734, Lanouillier de Boiscler, Chief Roadmaster of New France, started from Quebec by coach for Montreal thus officially inaugurating the King's Highway in Canada.
French:
Le 5 août 1734, Lanouillier de Boiscler, grand voyer de la Nouvelle-France, partit de Québec pour Montréal en voiture, inaugurant ainsi officiellement le grand chemin royal de la colonie.
Erected 1941 by Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada/Commission de lieux et monuments historique du Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1734.
Location. 46° 48.767′ N, 71° 12.788′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Capitale-Nationale. It is in Haute-Ville. It is on Rue Saint-Jean close to Côte de l'Escarpe, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 962 Rue Saint-Jean, Québec G1R 5C2, 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: The Artillery Park (within shouting distance of this marker); La Congrégation de Notre-Dame-de-Québec (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Michel Boisvert, SJ
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More about this marker. The marker is located at Saint-Jean (Saint John's) Gate on the outside wall of Old Québec and on the north (left) side.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 24, 2014
2. Chemin Royal Marker
The marker is on the left side of the center arch.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
