Monday, September 8, 2008

French Colonies in Quebec

While the English were building colonies in what would become America, the French were also building in what would become Canada. The major French Colonies were Quebec and Acadia. Of the two, Quebec was the main one because it was closer to the heart of the fur trade, while Acadia was on the coast of Nova Scotia (New Scotland). The French built a huge fortress on Quebec. today, it is North America's only city with the fortress walls still remaining. You can take a tour of the fortress as it stands today here:

http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dci/src/3d_e.asp?what=site&sitename=fq&theme=dc&btn_state=Texte%20seulement

It's a very good 3-D tour.

3 comments:

Audra said...

I never knew that the French made colonies in Canada! Thanks for putting that on!

Anonymous said...

that is so awsome like audra I didn't know that aye.....is that how you say it I dont know hahahahaha.

Daniel said...

yea terry this is tight. i did not know that is the only fortress thingy in norh america