In 19th-century Québec City, the water was never far away. Whether the St. Lawrence or the St. Charles rivers, waterways surround the areas were the city’s main activities took place. Shipbuilding and shipping continued to be central to the local economy. Much of the population made its living off the close connection between city and water. Here are a few works by the era’s artists that bear witness to this relationship. Help us document these images with your knowledge!
Port of Québec where the Saint-Joseph de Gaspé is moored
James Pattison Cockburn
Produced around 1830, this work by military artist Cockburn aptly shows the relative prosperity of the Port of Québec and its abundant commercial and maritime activity until the mid-19th century. See the cargo freshly unloaded from the Saint Joseph of Gaspé. Clearly, the people in this watercolour are intrigued!
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