The story behind Rue Jacques-Parizeau
This street is named in honour of Jacques Parizeau (1930-2015), the 26th premier of Quebec. Born in Montreal, he was the son of Gérard Parizeau, who built one of Quebec’s …
The story behind Rue Hocquart
This street is named in honour of Gilles Hocquart (1694-1783) who was the intendant of New France from 1729 to 1748, the longest intendancy in the colony’s history. Hocquart advanced …
The story behind Rue J.-Armand-Bombardier
This street is named in honour of Joseph-Armand Bombardier (1907-1964), who was born in Valcourt, in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. He was an inventor and businessman who founded Bombardier Inc., which …
The story behind Rue Jacqueline-Auriol
This street is named in honour of Jacqueline Auriol (1917-2000), a French aviator who set several world speed records. Born in Challans, France, the daughter of a wealthy shipbuilder, she …
The story behind Rue des Inuit
This street is named for the Aboriginal peoples who live in the northern regions of Canada. Historically, the Inuit were called “Eskimos,” a term that came into use in the …
The story behind Parc Henri-Casault
This park is named in honour of Henri Casault (1922-2006), the mayor of Charlesbourg from 1968 to 1974 and from 1975 to 1980. Casault was born in Saint-Pierre-de-Montmagny in the …
The story behind Autoroute Henri-IV
This highway is named in honour of Henri IV (1553-1610), one of France’s greatest kings and a key figure in the country’s economic, military and cultural prowess during the 17th …
The story behind Boulevard Henri-Bourassa
This wide boulevard is named in honour of Henri Bourassa (1868-1952), a politician and newspaper publisher. In 1896, he was elected to the House of Commons as an independent Liberal …
The story behind Rue Hector-Laferté
This street is named in honour of Hector Laferté, a Quebec lawyer and politician. Born in Saint-Germain-de-Grantham in 1885, Laferté was educated at the Collège de Nicolet and Université Laval, …
The story behind Rue Lambert-Closse
This street honours Raphaël-Lambert Closse (circa 1618-1662), who was born in Saint-Denis de Mogues, France. He was a merchant when he arrived in Ville-Marie (now called Montreal) in 1647. His …