... The brewery (1668-1675) Jean Talon’s brewery was established for the purpose of reducing imports of spirits from France 19 Detail of a map of Québec showing the brewery (5) and vessels along the shores of the Saint-Charles River, ca. 1670. ...
The Intendant's Palace Archaeological Site In Québec City
... The King’s Stores in Québec played a pivotal role, since the city was home to the seat of the colonial government and was located at the navigable limit of the St. Lawrence River. ...
... Having departed from Boston, William Phips laid siege to Québec between October 16 and 22 that same year. ...
... 1 6 8 6 - 1 7 1 3 • The first Intendant’s Palace 35 The City of Québec besieged by William Phips in 1690, map drawn by Robert de Villeneuve. Located across from the La Canardière, the palace (37) was considered to be vulnerable. ...
... 36 t h e i n t e n d a n t ’s p a l a c e a r c h a e o l o g i c a l s i t e i n q u é b e c c i t y The Palace Redoubt A view of Québec in the late 17th century shows that the line of defence associated with the palace complex consisted of a stone ...
... These European-born newcomers quickly adapted to their new environment, and numerous species were constantly reintroduced via cargo transiting through Québec. ...
... Exemplary sentences Sentencing in Québec could sometimes be severe; even suicide and attempted suicide were subject to punishment. ...
... 1 7 1 3 - 1 7 6 0 • The new Intendant’s Palace 75 Palace guests Eighteenth-century observers described the fondness of Québec City’s upper class for receptions, good food and fancy dress. ...
... In many places in New France, a knife was laid near the plate, Gilles Hocquart, intendant in Québec from 1729 to 1748. Brass lobe of a musketeer épée coquille (shell-type guard) with rocaille-style decorative motifs. ...
... Québec City merchants also sold empty bottles and cork stoppers. Whether empty or full, bottles travelled in baskets, crates or wicker hampers with a holding capacity of up to 100 bottles. ...