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The story behind Côte Badelard

This cobblestone pathway and wooden staircase which join Upper (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) and Lower Town (Saint-Roch) are named in honour of Philippe-Louis-François Badelard (1728-1807). Born in France, Badelard became an army officer …

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18 September 2018Community, QCT Online, QCT Online Archives, Street ViewsCommunity, Street ViewsQCT Archive

Rue Armand-Viau Formerly Rue Joseph-Morrin

A street and an industrial park in the Duberger-Les Saules district of the Les Rivières borough of Quebec City were named after Armand Viau (1901-1967), who was the industrial commissioner …

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11 September 2018Community, QCT Online, QCT Online Archives, Street ViewsCommunity, Street ViewsQCT Archive

The story behind Rue Beethoven

This street in Beauport is named in honour of the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), one of the greatest figures in the history of classical music.  Born in Bonn …

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4 September 2018Community, QCT Online, QCT Online Archives, Street ViewsCommunity, Street ViewsQCT Archive

The story behind Place d’Armes

Situated in the heart of Old Quebec, Place d’Armes is surrounded by such historic buildings as the Château Frontenac, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, and the Old Court House. …

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21 August 2018Community, QCT Online, QCT Online Archives, Street ViewsCommunity, Street ViewsQCT Archive

The story behind Boulevard Bastien

In the 17th century, a road was opened to connect Charlesbourg and Jeune-Lorette, the Wendat village later known as Village-des-Hurons and known today as Wendake. The road was named Boulevard …

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14 August 2018Community, QCT Online, QCT Online Archives, Street ViewsCommunity, Street ViewsQCT Archive

STREET VIEWS: The story behind Rue Arthur-Labrie

This street is named in honour of Arthur Labrie (1905-2003). The holder of a Ph. D. in science from Université Laval, Labrie was chosen in 1936 to put in place …

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9 August 2018Community, QCT Online, QCT Online Archives, Street ViewsCommunity, Street ViewsQCT Archive

The story behind Rue Antonio-Barrette

This street in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighbourhood of Quebec City is named in honour of former Quebec premier Antonio Barrette (1899-1968).  Barrette first ran for the Legislative Assembly (as the National …

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31 July 2018Community, QCT Online, QCT Online Archives, Street ViewsCommunity, Street ViewsQCT Archive

The story behind Rue Audubon

This street in Beauport is named in honour of John James Audubon, an American ornithologist, naturalist and painter. He was noted for his extensive studies documenting all types of American …

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25 July 2018Community, QCT Online, QCT Online Archives, Street ViewsCommunity, Street ViewsQCT Archive

The story behind Rue de l’Aviation

The name Rue de l’Aviation was granted to the Ville de Québec by the federal government in 1951 as a reminder of the major role played by the Royal Canadian …

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21 July 2018Community, QCT Online, QCT Online Archives, Street ViewsCommunity, Street ViewsQCT Archive

The story behind Rue de l’Apiculteur-Verret

Rue de l’Apiculteur-Verret is named in honour of Jacques-Ferdinand Verret (1860-1946) who was a renowned beekeeper. Born in Charlesbourg (now part of Quebec City), he was the oldest of a …

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11 July 2018Community, QCT Online, QCT Online Archives, Street ViewsCommunity, Street ViewsQCT Archive
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