Chemin Royal National Historic Event

Québec, Quebec
Chemin Royal © Parks Canada /Parcs Canada
Chemin Royal
© Parks Canada /Parcs Canada
Chemin Royal © Parks Canada /Parcs CanadaChemin Royal © Parks Canada / Parcs Canada
Address : On west side of St. John's Gate, Québec, Quebec

Recognition Statute: Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date: 1927-05-19

Other Name(s):
  • Chemin Royal  (Designation Name)

Importance: Québec-to-Montréal roadway inaugurated Kings Highway, 1734

Plaque(s)


Existing plaque: On west side of St. John's Gate Québec, Quebec

On the 5th August, 1734, Lanouillier de Boiscler, Chief Fordmaster of New France, started from Quebec by coach for Montreal thus officially inaugurating the King's Highway in Canada.