Fort Richelieu, Military fort in Sorel-Tracy, Canada
Fort Richelieu stands at the strategic intersection of the Richelieu and St. Lawrence Rivers, serving as a critical defense point for New France.
Governor Charles Huault de Montmagny established Fort Richelieu in 1642 to protect French settlements and fur trade routes from Haudenosaunee raids.
The fort area represented a complex intersection of French colonial interests and First Nations territories, including Algonquin-Anishinaabe and Huron-Wendat peoples.
Visitors can find the commemorative plaque marking the fort's location on du Roi Street near du Fort Street in Sorel-Tracy.
Archaeological studies at the site continue to reveal information about 17th-century colonial life and military strategies in New France.
Location: Sorel‐Tracy
Inception: 1641
GPS coordinates: 46.04680,-73.11570
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:55
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