Statue of Samuel de Champlain

The Statue of Samuel de Champlain is a bronze monument standing on Dufferin Terrace beside Château Frontenac in Old Quebec City. The work features the founder alongside several allegorical figures at its base and overlooks the St. Lawrence River.

French sculptor Paul Chevré created this work in 1898 to honor Samuel de Champlain, who founded Quebec as a French settlement in 1608. The monument was part of efforts to recognize the city's early history and European roots.

The base displays allegorical bronze figures, including a woman recording the city's history and a child representing navigation. These sculptures tell a story about the founding and what this place meant to French settlers.

The monument sits on a public terrace area that is easy to reach on foot and remains freely accessible throughout the year. The location offers good views of the river and historic district, making it convenient to visit between other activities.

The limestone base of this monument comes from the same quarry that supplied stone for Paris's Arc de Triomphe. This connects the work physically to one of France's most famous structures.

Location: La Cité-Limoilou

Location: Québec

Address: Monument Samuel-De Champlain, Esc. Frontenac, Québec, QC G1R 4S7, Canada

Website: https://canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/art-monuments/monuments/samuel-champlain.html

GPS coordinates: 46.81263,-71.20457

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43