Founding of the Bois-Francs by Charles Héon National Historic Event

Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, Quebec
view of original HSMBC plaque (© Parks Canada / Parcs Canada, 1926)
original HSMBC plaque
(© Parks Canada / Parcs Canada, 1926)
Address : Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, Quebec

Recognition Statute: Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date: 1925-05-15

Other Name(s):
  • Founding of the Bois-Francs by Charles Héon  (Designation Name)

Importance: Pioneer settlement founded in 1825, south west of Québec

Plaque(s)


Charles Héon, born in Bécancour, 19th March, 1799, settled here, 14th March, 1825. In spite of many great obstacles, by courage, alone, unassisted, this pioneer paved the way that many others followed.