A Background on the founding of Quebec for New France.
In 1608, sponsored by Henry IV of France, Samuel de Champlain founded the city of Québec with six families totalling 28 people, the second permanent French settlement in what is now Canada. Colonization was slow and difficult. Many settlers died early, because of harsh weather and diseases. In 1630, there were only 100 colonists living in the settlement, but, by 1640, there were 359.
Champlain quickly allied himself with the Algonquin and Montagnais peoples in the area, who were at war with the Iroquois. He established strong bonds with the Hurons in order to keep the fur trade alive. He also arranged to have young French men live with the natives, to learn their language and customs and help the French adapt to life in North America. These men, known as coureurs de bois (such as Étienne Brûlé), extended French influence south and west to the Great Lakes and among the Huron tribes who lived there.
Today 2008
French explorer Samuel de Champlain who founded Quebec City and it's namesake the province known the world over as "Quebec" a word derived from the First Nations Indian word "Kebec" will be celebrating it's 400th anniversary of Quebec's founding on July 3, 1608 — the biggest event of its kind in the world. Visitors to Le Belle Province are cordially invited by the citizen of Herouxville to drop by on their tour of Quebec to join us in the celebrations.
To the World and to our fellow Canadians in Ontario, New Brunswick and across Canada and to our American Neighbours to the South, Remember our cultural celebration of Quebec founding are not only Canada's "Cultural Celebrations" but All of Americans as well in part to our ties as one from fellow countrymen to the American, Quebec and First Nations Indians Alliance in the American Revolutionary War of 1776. A History and Heritage we can all be proud of in our Colonial spirit in founding North America as one of the Best Countries to live in and envied the world over.
Herouxville say why go to countrysides of European France, when New France is at our backdoor to "Experience a Lifetime of French Culture and Cuisine" for the price of a few tanks of gas.
Great Food, Great Bed and Breakfast, Great People, Great Rustic attractions abound in Herouxville and "Mon Dieu", a Real Good Time to be had by all.
Herouxville is situated conveniently between Montreal and Quebec City on Route 55, North of the Main Routes Route 40 and Route 20.
For New York visitors take US Route 87 which turns into Route 15 will take you to Montreal whereby you can take either Route 20 or Route 40 East to Quebec City in which Route 55 North is midway to Herouxville.
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