In 1841, Upper and Lower Canada were merged to form the Province of Canada. Québec City lost its position as capital to Montréal. In 1852, Québec City regained this status, alternating with Toronto for several years. A new parliament building was erected in Québec City for the occasion. However, it accidentally burned down in 1854. Another parliament building was inaugurated in Québec City in 1859 but, in 1883, it too burned down. By 1884, however, Québec City’s elected officials were sitting in a new parliamentary building. Come and discover these parliament buildings over the years!
Reception in honour of the Prince of Wales at the parliament in Québec City
Ellison & Co.
At the age of 18, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, embarked on a tour of Canada and the United States at the request of Queen Victoria. He set sail from Great Britain, arriving in Québec City in summer 1860. His visit to Québec City was marked by a reception at the Parliament of the Province of Canada. An American current affairs periodical, Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper published this depiction.
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