The small town of Cap-Rouge is located near Québec City, on the northern shore of the St. Lawrence River. In 1841, artist Philip John Bainbridge painted this watercolour of the area. Many cultural objects of the time can be seen in this piece, such as the decorated cart, the tools, the types of hats and the tall structure in the garden near the house.

1840 - 1857

Around Québec City

Charlesbourg, Beauport, Sillery and Cap-Rouge are all names that, today, conjure up images of Québec City’s suburbs, but they were still distinct communities in the 19th century. Though they continue to follow their own course through history and have their own distinct identities, their history is nonetheless intimately linked and parallel to that of Québec City. As the city grew and industrialized in the 19th century, these communities remained largely agricultural and French-speaking. Some English-speaking aristocrats did, however, develop estates there. This album takes you on a tour around Québec City at the time!

Near Cap-Rouge, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, 1841

John Philip Bainbridge The small town of Cap-Rouge is located near Québec City, on the northern shore of the St. Lawrence River. In 1841, artist Philip John Bainbridge painted this watercolour of the area. Many cultural objects of the time can be seen in this piece, such as the decorated cart, the tools, the types of hats and the tall structure in the garden near the house.

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Depicted period: 1841

Source: Library and Archives Canada Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Acc. No. 1983-47-96 - Date: 1841

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