Fort Sainte Thérèse, National historic site and archaeological fort in Carignan, Canada
Located along the Richelieu River, Fort Sainte Thérèse features foundations of three successive military structures built between 1665 and 1760.
French soldiers of the Carignan-Salières Regiment constructed the first fort in 1665 to protect the colony against attacks from Iroquois nations.
The fort received its name from Saint Teresa of Avila, as construction finished on October 15, the religious celebration day of the saint.
Visitors can examine archaeological excavation areas that reveal the layout of fortifications, bastions, and palisades from different construction periods.
The exact location remained unknown until 2007 when researchers discovered the site through analysis of a 1938 aerial photograph.
Location: Carignan
Inception: 1665
Website: https://pc.gc.ca/fr/lhn-nhs/qc/chambly/culture/archeologie-archaeology/fort-sainte-therese
GPS coordinates: 45.38910,-73.25750
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:09
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