Fort Chambly National Historic Site

Come celebrate the 300th anniversary of the construction of Fort Chambly (1711-2011). Located at the foot of rapids in the Richelieu River, the site highlights major events that marked the story of New France between 1665 and 1760.

Activity {num}: Flavours of New France

Dates: 
Saturdays throughout August (6, 13, 20 and 27)
Schedule: 
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Activity length: 
45 minutes
Activity fee: 
Included with admission fee
Language: 
Bilingual
Target clientele: 
General
Description: 

What was a daily meal like for the soldier, the officer and the “habitant”? Archaeological excavations on the site have made it possible to trace the culinary traditions of the fort’s occupants. Come meet a character in period costume and get acquainted with the colours, odours and flavours of New France.

Activity {num}: Talk, “Recent Archaeology on Richelieu Valley fort sites”

Dates: 
Wednesday, August 10
Schedule: 
7 p.m.
Activity length: 
2 hours
Activity fee: 
Free
Language: 
French
Target clientele: 
General
Description: 

With André Charbonneau, Pierre Cloutier, Maggie Bernier, Paul-Gaston Langlais, archaeologists at Parks Canada (talk given in French).

Six talks of 20 minutes each about recent archaeology on the sites of the Richelieu Valley fort.

  1. The evolution of the Canadian defensive system in colonial times along the Richelieu and Lake Champlain corridor.
  2. Artillery, ammunition and sieges in the Richelieu Valley in the 18th century.
  3. Reinterpretation of the archaeological remains of the early wooden forts of Chambly.
  4. Excavation of the three Sainte-Therese forts.
  5. From heaven to earth: Discovering the location of Fort Sainte-Therese.
  6. Excavations of the Fort Saint-Jean powder magazine.