JEAN BOURDON: Lecture by Jean-Marie Lebel
Jean Bourdon, who arrived in Quebec City in 1634, was the first engineer and surveyor in New France and contributed to the colony’s development.
Crédit: Louis Arthur/Joseph Trudelle/Archives nationales d'outre-mer
77 Rue des Remparts, Vieux-Québec–Cap-Blanc–Colline-Parlementaire, La Cité-Limoilou, Québec, Capitale-Nationale, G1R 0C3, Canada
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JULY 2026
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The Sieur de Champlain Historical Society is marking the 418th anniversary of Québec City, in partnership with Le Monastère des Augustines, by presenting a lecture by historian Jean-Marie Lebel.
It was Champlain who welcomed Jean Bourdon to Quebec City; Bourdon contributed his diverse talents to the colony’s development until Jean Talon’s tenure as intendant. This engineer and surveyor became a seigneur, merchant, explorer, and attorney to the Sovereign Council. Jean Bourdon fought in every battle. A new country was to be built. We will not forget to mention that two of his daughters entered the Augustinian convent.
Jean-Marie Lebel is dedicated to the history of the city of Quebec, which he brings to light through his research, his numerous books and articles, and his courses and lectures. He teaches at the Université du 3e Âge at Laval University and at Collège Mérici, and he is a columnist for Prestige magazine. He served as vice-president of Cap-aux-Diamants, the journal of Quebec history, for several years.
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JEAN BOURDON: Lecture by Jean-Marie Lebel
