not many things date from 1693 in Canada!
Archeologists discover fortifications in Quebec City dating back to 1693
Excavation work uncovers wooden stockade that, built by a French colony, is unique in North America.
Some of the first fortifications to be built by settlers in New France to protect Quebec City from the British army in the 1690s, have been discovered in the heart of Old Quebec.
Archeologists made the discovery mid-October during excavation work that was being carried out by a private building owner on Ste-Ursule Street.
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It seems to me that when living in Lachine, PQ, I saw a plaque at the original site of buildings on the St. Lawrence Seaway dated from 1666. Of course, that's if memory doesn't fail me after 38 years! (and it may)
EllenDale
Level 7
Nov 6, 2018
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Good memory, yes it commemorates the 1666 Lachine settlement massacre by Iroquois warriors.
@EllenDale well my memory is flawed The Lachine massacre was in 1689 [en.wikipedia.org]
1666 was when France attacked Mohawks which lead to the massacre.
Here is something even older that is still standing and in daily use:
"Aux Anciens Canadiens restaurant is housed in the historic Maison Jacquet, built in 1675, the oldest standing house in Quebec City. The restaurant owes its name to the novel Les Anciens Canadiens, written by Philippe-Aubert de Gaspé, former resident of the house." (Quoted from an internet article) BTW, it is a really great resto as well.
Arouet
Level 7
Nov 6, 2018
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Agreed. My wife and I had a very enjoyable lunch there this past summer.
