Episode 5: The Monument of the Discoverers

"During the time of the French colony, Trois-Rivières never had a population of more than 600. It was a territory populated by coureurs des bois, explorers, and adventurers, with a few rare men settling there permanently. "During the time of the French colony, Trois-Rivières never had a population of more than 600. It was a territory populated by coureurs des bois, explorers, and adventurers, with a few rare men settling there permanently. The Monument of the Discoverers honors these men. Among those mentioned are Jean Nicolet, a truchement or interpreter; Pierre Pépin, an explorer; Pierre-Esprit Radisson and Médard Chouart Sieur des Groseilliers, founders of the Hudson's Bay Company; and Christophe DuFrost de La Jemmerais, who participated in La Vérendrye's exploration.

In fact, the bust of Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, Sieur de La Vérendrye, stands before the monument. At the age of 46, he set out to explore the western part of the country with around fifty companions, including three of his sons. This expedition lasted 12 years. He is credited with being the first white man to reach the Rocky Mountains.

That being said, the absence of these men often made them poor husbands. This explains the low number of Filles du Roy who settled in the region. Out of eight, we count Marie Allence, Jeanne Bouchard, Jeanne Dodier, Jeanne-Léonarde Genest, Marie Grandin, Marie Gravois, Michelle Ouinville, and Élisabeth Prévost. honors these men. Among those mentioned are Jean Nicolet, a truchement or interpreter; Pierre Pépin, an explorer; Pierre-Esprit Radisson and Médard Chouart Sieur des Groseilliers, founders of the Hudson's Bay Company; and Christophe DuFrost de La Jemmerais, who participated in La Vérendrye's exploration.

In fact, the bust of Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, Sieur de La Vérendrye, stands before the monument. At the age of 46, he set out to explore the western part of the country with around fifty companions, including three of his sons. This expedition lasted 12 years. He is credited with being the first white man to reach the Rocky Mountains.

That being said, the absence of these men often made them poor husbands. This explains the low number of Filles du Roy who settled in the region. Out of eight, we count Marie Allence, Jeanne Bouchard, Jeanne Dodier, Jeanne-Léonarde Genest, Marie Grandin, Marie Gravois, Michelle Ouinville, and Élisabeth Prévost.