At the beginning of the 19th century, much of Lévy Point and its surrounding areas were inhabited by English speakers. They built an Episcopalian church at the top of the hill in Aubigny, a small local village. This magnificent piece by James Pattison Cockburn depicts the panoramic view of Québec City as you leave this church.

1807 - 1833

Lévis, forever the opposite of Québec City

Colonized by the French in 1647, Lévy Point was Québec City’s sister city on the southern shore of the St. Lawrence. Over the years, the town now known as Lévis has had many different names. While Québec City developed as the capital of the colony, Lévis remained a rural commune until the mid-19th century. Although the two towns developed alongside each other, they were separated by a river that was difficult to cross. Rediscover this majestic area through the artworks of the period!

Québec City, seen from a point downstream of Aubigny Church, at Lévy Point

James Pattison Cockburn At the beginning of the 19th century, much of Lévy Point and its surrounding areas were inhabited by English speakers. They built an Episcopalian church at the top of the hill in Aubigny, a small local village. This magnificent piece by James Pattison Cockburn depicts the panoramic view of Québec City as you leave this church.

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Depicted period: 1833

Source: Library and Archives Canada Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Acc. No. 1989-280-3 - Date: 1833

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