There was a wealth of natural resources in the Huron-Wendat community of Wendake. This is Lorette Falls, also known as Kabir Kouba Falls, meaning “the river of a thousand detours” in Huron-Wendat. The waterfall is part of the Saint-Charles River, which is known as Akiawenrahk in Huron-Wendat. In the background stands the now-defunct Reid flour mill.

1840 - 1878

Indigenous presence in the second half of the 19th century

In the late 19th century, Indigenous people continued to influence daily life in and around Québec City. The Huron-Wendats lived mainly just north of Québec City in Wendake, known at the time as the “Huron Village.” They fished and hunted in the surrounding lakes and rivers. Members of the Maliseet and Abenaki nations came seasonally to Lévy Point, south of Québec City. The Indigenous presence in the region is reflected in many paintings of this era, including some by the renowned Huron-Wendat artist Zacharie Vincent.

Lorette Falls, near Québec City

Cornelius Krieghoff There was a wealth of natural resources in the Huron-Wendat community of Wendake. This is Lorette Falls, also known as Kabir Kouba Falls, meaning “the river of a thousand detours” in Huron-Wendat. The waterfall is part of the Saint-Charles River, which is known as Akiawenrahk in Huron-Wendat. In the background stands the now-defunct Reid flour mill.

Chronoscope Can you locate Kabir Kouba Falls on the map? (unilingual French for a limited time)

Depicted period: 1854

Source: Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Date: 1854

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