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The Charlesbourg Street dates back to the 17th century and is one of Québec City’s oldest roads. From the 19th century onwards, many services were available along this route through the heart of the village. These included several doctors’ clinics as well as banks, including the Caisse Populaire de Charlesbourg, and a tennis court.
1922 - 1950

Culture, leisure and sports in Charlesbourg

This album, made by the Société d’histoire de Charlesbourg, presents various facets of daily life in this neighbouring town of Québec City in the early 20th century. It reveals a dynamic community life, with sports practices and organizations starting to appear. In winter, the scenery was transformed by deep snow, adding a magical feel to the local landscape. The famous local zoo was even home to a polar bear! Come and explore the past!

Snow removal on the Charlesbourg Street (1ère Avenue)

Auteur inconnu The Charlesbourg Street dates back to the 17th century and is one of Québec City’s oldest roads. From the 19th century onwards, many services were available along this route through the heart of the village. These included several doctors’ clinics as well as banks, including the Caisse Populaire de Charlesbourg, and a tennis court.
Chronoscope Can you identify the house hidden behind the snow? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Société d’histoire de Charlesbourg Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Société d'histoire de Charlesbourg - Date: 1929