The story behind Avenue Juchereau
Avenue Juchereau is named in honour of Antoine Juchereau Duchesnay (1740-1806), the sixth seigneur of the Manoir de Beauport and the son of Antoine Juchereau Duchesnay and Marie Françoise Chartier …
The story behind Rue Judith-Jasmin
This street is named in honour of journalist Judith Jasmin (1916-1972), the first Quebec woman to become a grand reporter (special correspondent).Born in Terrebonne, Jasmin studied in Paris, where her …
STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Jules-Dallaire
This street is named after real estate entrepreneur Jules Dallaire (1938-2006), who was born in Sainte-Rose-de-Watford and established himself in Quebec City in 1956.Dallaire founded Cominar in 1965. Over the …
The story behind Rue Jolliet
This street is named in honour of explorer Louis Jolliet (1645-1700), who was born in Beaupré, near Quebec City. In 1673, Jean Talon, the first intendant of New France, gave …
The story behind Rue Jean-Carignan
This street is named in honour of Jean Carignan (1916-1988), who was one of the greatest folk fiddlers of the 20th century and the leading exponent of the Celtic tradition …
The story behind Avenue, Allée, Jardin and Promenade des Gouverneurs
Two streets, a garden and a promenade are reminders that Quebec City was the location of the official residences of lieutenant-governors of Quebec and governors general of Canada for more …
The story behind Rue Jordi-Bonet
This street and a nearby park are named in honour of painter, engraver, ceramist and sculptor Jordi Bonet (1932-1979), who was born in Barcelona, Spain. At the age of seven, …
The story behind Avenue Joseph-Vézina
This street is named in honour of Joseph Vézina (1848-1924), a conductor, composer, organist and music professor who was born in Quebec City. His first music teacher was his father, …
The story behind Rue Jovette-Bernier
This street is named in honour of Jovette-Alice Bernier (1900-81), a journalist and writer, born in Saint-Fabien-de-Rimouski. Because of the extensive exposure she received in print media and on the …
The story behind Rue Jean-Jacques Bertrand
This street is named in honour of Jean-Jacques Bertrand, who was the 21st premier of Quebec from 1968 to 1970. A native of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, he was a member of the …