Located at the end of Sainte-Famille Street, Hope Gate had an impressive guardhouse. Its strategic location allowed soldiers to keep watch over De la Canoterie Street. Built around 1786 under British rule, it was demolished around 1873 after the departure of English military troops. This image also offers a glimpse of Sainte-Famille Street as it was around 1829.

1829 - 1834

The rampart gates of Québec City in the early 19th century

Building began on Québec City’s fortifications in 1690 under the French Regime. The French sought to surround the town with ramparts to protect it from the British. The British indeed invaded Québec City in 1759. They too recognized the fortifications’ strategic value and subsequently rebuilt them. By the 19th century, Québec City residents were well accustomed to living with this military inheritance. The rampart gates were simply a part of their daily surroundings. Explore the works reflecting this period!

Hope Gate, July 3, 1829

James Pattison Cockburn Located at the end of Sainte-Famille Street, Hope Gate had an impressive guardhouse. Its strategic location allowed soldiers to keep watch over De la Canoterie Street. Built around 1786 under British rule, it was demolished around 1873 after the departure of English military troops. This image also offers a glimpse of Sainte-Famille Street as it was around 1829.

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Depicted period: 1829

Source: Library and Archives Canada Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Acc. No. R9266-136 - Peter Winkworth Collection of Canadiana - Date: 1829

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