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Locations and historical monuments Remains of the Blockhouse

Exhibitions and Interpretive Activities

Remains of the Blockhouse

In the 18th century, Québec fortified itself against American invasion with a temporary citadel (1779-1783) and an advanced blockhouse (1782).

Remains of Quebec's historic blockhouse with river and city view in the background. Clear sky.
Vestiges du blockhaus, historique de Québec, avec vue sur le fleuve et la ville en arrière-plan. Ciel dégagé.

Artefacts

The artefacts found testify to the daily activities of its occupants, including food preservation, preparation and consumption, which played an important role: cooking pots, tableware in porcelain and fine terracotta, wine glasses and utensils, etc.

Surprisingly few items of weaponry were found on the blockhouse site, including a triangular bayonet, a cannonball and rifle bullets.

However, several components of military uniform were found. These included shako plates and ornaments, chin strap tassels, a belt buckle and numerous buttons.

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Louis-Hébert Orchard

Inaugurated in 2008 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Battlefields Park, the Louis-Hébert Orchard is a tribute to the first farmer of New France.

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