New France New Horizons: On French Soil in America

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A General View of Québec, from Point Lévy, by Richard Short, September 1, 1761. CA ANC C-000355

A General View of Québec, from Point Lévy, by Richard Short, September 1, 1761

The exhibition we invite you to explore describes the adventure of New France, from the first voyages of discovery, to the end of the French Regime. It is comprised of 350 archival documents arranged under 12 themes. The manuscripts, printed material, maps and charts, plans, portraits, engravings, and medals have been chosen for their visual and illustrative quality, their emotional impact, and their relevance.

The exhibition themes

Departure
The circumstances upon leaving
Navigation
The crossing
Discovery
The exploration of new territories
Encounter
Contact with Aboriginal peoples
Settlement
The seigneurial system
Foundation
The establishment of towns and forts
Daily Life
Everyday life in the colony
Administration
 The institutions
Trade
The economy
Worship
The role of the Church
Warfare
Armed conflict
Survival
The changeover of European control, the deportation of the Acadians, and the English conquest

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