Thanks to its advantageous position on the St. Lawrence River, Québec City has long been a hub for Canada’s maritime traffic. Its port is particularly significant for the import and export of goods. Québec City’s economy relied heavily on the export of timber, which was abundant all around the city. This wood was used in shipbuilding, for example. Numerous other industries, such as pulp and paper, developed near the river in the late 19th century. Discover this aspect of Québec City’s past through the artwork and photos of the period!
John Richard Coke Smyth
Navigating the waters of the St. Lawrence requires mastery of marine manoeuvres. The river can be tranquil or it can unleash its fury. Québec City was the site of many a shipwreck, leading to measures to increase maritime safety. Here, we see boats plying rough waters that reveal the remains of an old shipwreck. This St. Lawrence scene occurred before the first lighthouses were erected.
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