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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KSF_a-dry-canal_Coteau-du-Lac-Quebec.html
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Located at the confluence of the Delisle and St. Lawrence rivers, the point of land at Coteau-du-Lac was originally surrounded by water.
However, with the construction of hydroelectric dams and the St. Lawrence Seaway, the water level …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KSE_the-durham-boat_Coteau-du-Lac-Quebec.html
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Of American origin, the Durham boat was introduced into Canada in around 1810. Since it was a flat-bottomed, shallow-draught vessel, it could be used in rapids, and shoal without running aground. It was equipped with an oar that served a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KSC_a-very-busy-canal_Coteau-du-Lac-Quebec.html
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Although the Coteau-du-Lac canal was built primarily to accelerate the transport of troops and military supplies to the forts around the Great Lakes, it was also used for commercial purposes.
Traffic through the canal, which was opene…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KSA_adapting-the-canal-to-new-needs_Coteau-du-Lac-Quebec.html
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The settlement of Loyalists in Upper Canada after the American Revolution led to a substantial increase in trade between Upper and Lower Canada in the early 19th century. Since merchandise was transported mainly by water, the British w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KS7_worth-defending-mission-parry-any-land-based-movements_Coteau-du-Lac-Quebec.html
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Worth Defending!
Coteau-du-Lac: A Strategic Site
The War of 1812 changed Coteau-du-Lac's defensive role. It was no longer simply a supply post. With the American border just a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KRP_the-war-of-1812-1814_Coteau-du-Lac-Quebec.html
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With the development of lighter artillery, the art of warfare underwent important changes in the second half of the 18th century and early 19th century. Sudden, rapid manoeuvers (sic) began to replace the slow and stationary siege. Many …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KRO_north-blockhouse-le-blockhaus-nord_Coteau-du-Lac-Quebec.html
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These masonry features are the remains of the north blockhouse built by the British army during the American Revolution (1775-1783). Erected to protect the canal, this building was also used as a barracks and as a storehouse for food an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KRN_a-supply-centre-un-poste-de-ravitaillement_Coteau-du-Lac-Quebec.html
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Even before the canal was constructed, Coteau-du-Lac was used as a supply centre for goods being shipped to the Great Lakes posts. In 1779, two storehouses were built on the site: one was reserved for general merchandise, while the other…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KRM_destination-great-lakes-destination-les-grands-lacs_Coteau-du-Lac-Quebec.html
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During the American War of Independence, Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, had a supply post built at Coteau-du-Lac, given the site's strategic location between Montreal and the Great Lakes. As early as 1779, bloc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KRL_a-strategic-site-un-lieu-strategique_Coteau-du-Lac-Quebec.html
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During the American Revolution, Governor Haldimand decided to establish a supply centre at Coteau-du-Lac, since it was well situated on the line of communication between Montréal and the Great Lakes. As early as 1779, blockhouses,…