Today the celebrations have started to commemorate the 400th birthday of Quebec City. But it’s more than just a party in the Capital of La Belle Province, it’s a time to pause and reflect on the birth of our nation.

Samuel de Champlain started his journey in Honfleur, France. Jennifer and I visited there this past spring.

On July 3, 1608, Champlain landed at the “point of Québec” and set about fortifying the area by building three main buildings (each two stories tall), to which he referred collectively as “l’Habitation”, and also a moat 12 feet (4 m) wide. This was to become the city of Quebec. Fortifying Quebec City became one of his passions, which he embarked on periodically for the rest of his life. [wiki]

We didnt make it to Quebec City this year, but it was special to visit Honfleur, the port where Champlain started his voyages to found what would become Canada.

Vive Le Quebec. Vive Le Canada. Bonne Fete!

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