This map shows Québec in 1693. The capital of New France arises on Cape Diamant and extends down to the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Arrows indicate the direction of the river’s currents. The main buildings, such as the Jesuit and Ursuline complexes, are clearly drawn and identified. New France had a population of around 11,000 at the time.

1613 - 1759

Québec City on the map!

After arriving from France with a small crew, Samuel de Champlain founded a modest settlement in 1608 in the area that would become Québec City. At the time, the site was home to about 30 French traders who came to exchange goods with the Indigenous locals. Québec then developed into a full-fledged city: the capital of New France. After the end of the French Regime in 1759, the town had a population of around 8,000. The streets and buildings kept multiplying! Cartographers have kept track of this growth over the years. We need your help to identify the contents of their maps!

Map of Québec City in 1693

Robert de Villeneuve (handwritten copy by a British officer of a French map engraved in 1693) This map shows Québec in 1693. The capital of New France arises on Cape Diamant and extends down to the shores of the St. Lawrence River. Arrows indicate the direction of the river’s currents. The main buildings, such as the Jesuit and Ursuline complexes, are clearly drawn and identified. New France had a population of around 11,000 at the time.

Chronoscope Using the legend, can you identify any of the buildings? (unilingual French for a limited time)

Depicted period: 1690

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