Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-colline Parlementaire in Capitale-Nationale, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Albert H.G. Grey
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2014
1. Albert H.G.. Grey Marker
Albert H.G. Grey
B. 1851 - D. 1917
4th Earl Grey and Governor General of Canada
1904 to 1911,
who played a decisive part in the decision to make the Plains of Abraham into a national park
French:
Albert H.G. Grey
1851 - 1917
4ᵉ comte Grey et gouverneur général du Canada
1904 à 1911
Qui joua un rôle determinant dans le décision de convertir les plaines d’Abraham en un parc national
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 46° 47.755′ N, 71° 13.643′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Capitale-Nationale. It is in Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-colline Parlementaire. It is on Avenue George VI, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Avenue Ontario, Québec G1R 5P2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Naval Brigades Review (within shouting distance of this marker); National Eucharistic Congress (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Wolfe Monument (approx. half a kilometer away); Pavillon Charles-Baillairgé (approx. half a kilometer away); Quebec City Astronomical Observatory (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The “Louisbourg Grenadiers” (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Bragg’s 28th Foot, (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Cornelius Krieghoff (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.
More about this marker. This marker is in National Battlefields Historic Park.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2014
2. “The Earl Grey Terrace” / “Terrasse Earl Grey”
English:
Named in grateful remembrance of the Right Honourable Albert Henry George, fourth Earl Grey, Governor General of the Dominion of Canada from 1904 to 1911, to whose lofty ideals and unfailing support the conception and carrying out of the National Battlefields Park were in a large measure due.
French:
Nommée en memoire du très honorable Albert Henry George, quatrième comte Grey, alors gouverneur général du Canada de 1903 à 1911, qui par ses ideaux élèves et son indefectible appui fut en grande partie responsable de la conception et de l’aménagement du parc des champs de bataille nationaux.
French:
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 762 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
