Haute-Ville in Québec in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

The VII Royal Fusiliers

1685

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2014

1. The VII Royal Fusiliers Marker

Inscription. This tablet is erected by permission of his Majesty King George V, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Fusiliers, by that regiment, their sister regiment, the Canadian Fusiliers and their friends to the memory of the officiers and men of the 7th Royal Fusiliers who defended Quebec in 1775 and 1776 under Guy Carleton, and who with the help of detachments from the Royal Navy and merchant shipping, the Royal Artillery, royal emigrants, English and French-Canadian militia and volunteers, held the fortress and city secure during a siege of 154 days throughout the rigours of a Canadian winter against a numerous and enterprising enemy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 46° 48.737′ N, 71° 12.315′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec. It is in Haute-Ville. Marker is on Rue des Carrières close to Rue du Fort. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Rue des Carrières, Québec G1R 5J5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La pierre de la Croix de Malte / The Maltese Cross Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Armed Forces Staff Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Château Frontenac (within shouting distance of this marker); Organisation pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 50ème anniversaire de l'Organisation pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (within shouting distance of this marker); Champlain Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Seneschal’s Court (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Theatre de l’Estoc (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.

More about this marker. This marker is located on the north side of the Chateau Frontenac.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2014

2. The VII Royal Fusiliers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.