Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site of Canada

Natural Wonders & Cultural Treasures

Sir George-Étienne Cartier, His Accomplishments, His Family, His Time

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Sir George-Étienne Cartier's biography and reason for national significance of the historic site (PDF, 450 Kb)

Do you know Mr. Cartier and his contributions to Canadian society? What about his family and time? Challenge your knowledge by trying to answer the questions below. For the answers, click on the links and add to your knowledge about this period of Canadian history.

So, did you know that...

• Sir George-Étienne Cartier Was Not Related to the Famous Navigator Jacques Cartier?
• George-Étienne Cartier Was the Composer of Ô! Canada, mon pays! mes amours !?
• "I Am a Sort of Lawyer Engaged in Politics and Business"?
• The Victoria Bridge Was Inaugurated in 1859, and Was Considered to Be the Eighth Wonder of the World?
• Thanks to George-Étienne Cartier, a Quebec Stalwart of the Grand Coalition, the Confederation Was Brought Into Existence?
• George-Étienne Cartier Was Made a Baronet by Queen Victoria in 1868, Which Explains Why His Name is Preceded by "Sir"?
• Who Was Mrs.Cartier?
• Sir George-Étienne Cartier Died From Bright's Disease. What is this Illness?

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