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BY DAY OR BY NIGHT, DISCOVER THE WALKING TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HILL. Québec 2008 Come Celebrate 400 Years of History with Us! www.pigecommunication.com WWW.CAPITALE.GOUV.QC.CA 0306 BY DAY OR BY NIGHT, DISCOVER THE WALKING TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HILL. Québec 2008 Come Celebrate 400 Years of History with Us! www.pigecommunication.com WWW.CAPITALE.GOUV.QC.CA 0306 23 BOULEVARD RENÉ-LÉV ESQUE EST 22 U 15 10 RUE BON-PASTEUR 24 20 14 12 11 16 13 8 21 AIRES 9 ZERGUES 7 6 Parc de l'Amérique- NE E Française S XANDRE-TASCHEREA AVENUE HONORÉ-MERCIER AVENUE E DE 18 36 Place de RUE SAINT-AMABLERU 17 l’Assemblée-Nationale ÇAISE 37 5 RUE DES PARLEMENT 19 RUE LOUIS-ALE 2 TIGNY Parc de la 3 1 PORTE Francophonie 38 39 4 SAINT-LOUIS 35 RUE D’AR RUE RUE DE CLAIRE-FONTAINE 31 Start 25 RUE DE L’AMÉRIQUE-FRAN GRANDE ALLÉE EST RUE DE LA CHEVROTIÈRE 32 ALM AVENUE TURNBULL AVENUE 30 33 26 CHÉ PLACE GEORGE-V EST GEORGE-V PLACE 27 OUEST GEORGE-V PLACE 29 URIER AVENUE WILFRID-LA AVENUE TA AVENUE COURS GÉNÉRAL-DE MONTC GÉNÉRAL-DE COURS 34 28 N AVENUE GEORGE-VI Over a Century OF POLITICAL HISTORY WALKING TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HILL Approximate Duration: 90 minutes LEGEND CIRCUIT 1 TOUR REFERENCE POINTS Cover Photo HIGHLIGHTS Parliament Building, Daniel Lessard, National Assembly Collection Flap Photo Parliament Building, Eugen Kedl, CCNQ, 2000 LIST OF THE SITES Locate the site on the map and refere to the given page for its description. No. SITE TO VISIT PAGE 1 François-Xavier-Garneau Monument 5 2 Honoré-Mercier Monument 5 3 Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Monument 5 4 Louis-Joseph-Papineau Monument 5 5 Parliament Building 6 6 Jean-Lesage Monument 7 7 Pamphile-Le May Building 9 8 The Inuksuk 9 9 Robert-Bourassa Monument 9 10 Promenade des Premiers-Ministres 9 11 René-Lévesque Monument 10 12 Honoré-Mercier Building 10 13 Jean-Antoine-Panet Building 10 14 Marie-Guyart Building 10 15 Sculpture 1 + 1 = 1 10 16 Observatoire de la Capitale 10 17 Daniel-Johnson Monument 12 18 Chapelle historique Bon-Pasteur 12 19 Lomer-Gouin Building 13 20 Parc de l’Amérique-Française 13 21 Marie-Fitzbach Building 13 22 Hector-Fabre Building 13 23 Promenade des Acadiens 15 24 Grand Théâtre de Québec and Conservatoire de musique 15 25 Couvent des Franciscaines de Marie 16 26 Residence of Louis-Alexandre Taschereau 16 27 Martello Tower no. 2 16 28 Joan of Arc Garden 17 29 Charles-De Gaulle Monument 17 30 Montcalm Monument 18 31 Saint-Cœur-de-Marie Church 18 32 Grande Allée 18 33 Club Renaissance 19 34 The Armoury 19 35 Parc de la Francophonie 20 36 André-Laurendeau Building 20 37 Commemorative plaque of the 125th anniversary of the Tribune de la presse 20 38 Adélard-Godbout Monument 20 39 Maurice-Duplessis Monument 20 After leaving VIEUX-QUÉBEC through the St. Louis Gate... St. Louis Gate and François-Xavier-Garneau Monument Pierre Joosten, CCNQ, 2001 ...you enter the PARLIAMENT HILL area HAVE A NICE VISIT 1 FRANÇOIS-XAVIER-GARNEAU MONUMENT To your right, you will see the François-Xavier-Garneau Monument. This work by Paul Chevré was created in 1912. Garneau was regarded as the national historian of French Canada. From 1845 to 1848, he wrote the first history of Canada (Histoire du Canada). Next, cross Avenue Honoré-Mercier and proceed toward the Parliament Building. 2 HONORÉ-MERCIER MONUMENT On the Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale, look to the left of the main walkway. The Honoré-Mercier Monument is another work by Paul Chevré, also created in 1912. Prime Minister of Québec from 1887 to 1891, Honoré Mercier was a fervent advocate of Québec autonomy within Confederation. 3 LOUIS-HIPPOLYTE-LA FONTAINE MONUMENT Standing back from Honoré Mercier Monument, you will see the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Monument. Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine was a reformist. He was – with Robert Baldwin – chief of the first responsible government of the Province of Canada from 1848 to 1851. 4 LOUIS-JOSEPH-PAPINEAU MONUMENT On your left again stands Louis-Joseph-Papineau Monument. Great democrat, this chief of Parti canadien then of Parti patriote was Speaker of the House of Assembly of Lower Canada for more than 20 years, from 1815 to 1823 and from 1825 to 1838. WALKING TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HILL 5 National Assembly Chamber National Assembly Collection 5 PARLIAMENT BUILDING The Parliament Building houses the National Assembly, where the 125 parliamentarians of Québec, the MNAs, sit. It was built between 1877 and 1886, according to plans by engineer and architect Eugène-Étienne Taché. In the Second Empire style, the Parliament Building is an impressive structure: its four wings form a square of about 100 metres on each side. On the main facade of the building, there are 24 bronze statues. The work of various artists, these statues pay tribute to the women and men who left their mark on the history of Québec: political figures, explorers, founders, soldiers, missionaries, administrators. Begun in 1875, this set of monuments was completed in 1969 with the installation of the bronze of Maisonneuve. Architect Taché had planned out the complete program for the statues. However, beginning in 1913, various governments added figures not planned by the architect. The impressive fountain by the main entrance pays tribute to the first occupants of the Americas, the Amerindians. The sculptures adorning the fountain, The Amerindian Family (1889) and Fisherman with a Spear (1891), are by Louis-Philippe Hébert. Above the main entrance can be seen Québec’s coat of arms and its motto: Je me souviens (I remember). Architect Taché included this decorative element because it captured well the historical spirit that he wished to give to the building. The motto became official in 1939, when the Québec government adopted its new coat of arms. If you look upwards, you will be able to see the Fleurdelisé flying on top of the tower: it has been the flag of Québec since 1948. It is also possible to visit the interior of the Parliament Building. In it you will discover eloquent architecture and interior décor, which tell the history of Québec. Guides will welcome you. Guided tours of the National Assembly are 6 provided in French, English and Spanish. It is also possible to hire a guide who speaks Italian and Québec Sign Language upon reservation. You may visit the National Assembly Chamber, where the parliamentary debates are held, and admire the magnificent works of art and ornamentation. You will also have access to the Legislative Council Chamber and the Presidents’ Gallery. The restaurant at the National Assembly is also a place to discover. Le Parlementaire is remarkable for its Beaux-Arts style décor and its renowned cuisine. The visitors’ entrance is at the corner of Avenue Honoré-Mercier and Grande Allée Est, door no. 3, near the Louis-Joseph- Papineau Monument. 5 INFORMATION: National Assembly Protocol and Visitor Services Directorate André-Laurendeau Building 1050, rue des Parlementaires Québec (Québec) G1A 1A3 Telephone: (418) 643-7239 Toll-free number: Le Parlementaire restaurant 1-866-DÉPUTÉS National Assembly Collection Fax: (418) 641-2638 Photo: Marc Lajoie Internet site: www.assnat.qc.ca 6 JEAN-LESAGE MONUMENT Follow the path that starts on the right side of the fountain. At the end stands the Jean-Lesage Monument, a work by Annick Bourgeau, created in 2000. Jean Lesage was Prime Minister of Québec from 1960 to 1966; he is considered to be the father of the Quiet Revolution. Jean-Lesage Monument Pierre Joosten, CCNQ, 2002 WALKING TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HILL 7 Discover the Parliament’s unique history and architecture, and learn how the National Assembly works. Free guided tours. Our wooded garden features indigenous trees and a number of monuments honouring some of the political figures who have marked the history of Québec. Our restaurant, Le Parlementaire, satisfies the most demanding of palates in a truly elegant décor. Something to take back home? Visit our gift shop, La Boutique, and choose from a wide variety of gifts and souvenirs. For reservations or further information: (418) 643-7239 1 866 337-8837 www.assnat.qc.ca 7 PAMPHILE-LE MAY BUILDING To your left, connected to the Parliament Building by a footbridge, you will find the Pamphile-Le May Building, which was constructed between 1910 and 1916. This building houses the Library of the National Assembly. Indeed, it is named after the first librarian appointed to the library after the Confederation. 8 THE INUKSUK Right to the Jean-Lesage Monument, on a lower level, you will see The Inuksuk. This pile of stones “in the image of man” was erected in October 2002 to mark the friendship between Québec and Inuit nations. It is made of stones from the four corners of Nunavik. 9 ROBERT-BOURASSA MONUMENT (Coming in the fall of 2006) As you stroll along, you will see the Robert-Bourassa Monument, a creation of Jules Lasalle, on your right. Québec Premier from 1970 to 1976 and from 1985 to 1994, Robert Bourassa was the first to promote the hydroelectric development in James Bay. 10 PROMENADE DES PREMIERS-MINISTRES Now, follow the Promenade des Premiers-Ministres. Stretching from Avenue Honoré-Mercier to Rue De La Chevrotière, this promenade overlooks Boulevard René-Lévesque. A series of interpretative panels summarize the political careers of the prime ministers who have led Québec since Confederation in 1867. Interpretative panel on the promenade des Premiers-Ministres Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec WALKING TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HILL 9 11 RENÉ-LÉVESQUE MONUMENT Indeed, to your left, you will see the René-Lévesque Monument, a work by Fabien Pagé, created in 2001.