1608 in Quebec
See also: 1607 in Quebec other events of 1608, 1609 in Quebec
Events
- The first group of French settlers arrive in what is today Tadoussac, marking the beginning of a continuous Francophone presence in North America.
- Quebec city is founded. The first city in New France begins as a fortified point. Constructions are begun on July 3 under Samuel de Champlain.
References
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