Here is the 1702 map of Verdun and surrounding area I previously mentioned. ARCHIVES SHGV.
Guy
THANKS for stopping by, I do my best to acknowledge when someone leaves a comment,you do not have to be a member here & everyone is welcome. Ps: This site is monitored but not actively posting on a regular basis. Mostly these are stories & some photos saved from a defunct site known as Verdun Connections which was on MSN Groups initially then on a social network called Multiply.
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Here's a group heading for Ile St Paul,..............as it was not renamed yet,I guess......... ...........................When was it officially named "Nuns Island" ? or "Ile des Soeurs"(sp?)
Here's some info:
by Jacques Lacoursi챔re, writer and historian
The year 1956 marks a turning point in the history of the Island: the sisters finally depart from the their property. Before beginning the second part of the Island’s history, it would be interesting to recap the first part. Let’s begin with 1769, the moment when the sisters of the Notre-Dame Congregation became the sole owners of the Island. http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.maisonsaint-gabriel.qc.ca/fr/b/media/ile_des_soeurs_sepia/19depart_des_soeurs.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.maisonsaint-gabriel.qc.ca/en/b/page_b_5a_c10_19.html&h=354&w=550&sz=57&hl=en&start=12&tbnid=YuaSNgmCOh7ATM:&tbnh=86&tbnw=133&prev=/images%3Fq%3DIle%2BSt%2BPaul%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG .......................Holy Sh__ !! that is one long link (once heard by Mrs Maltby)
Since April 2004, Le Magazine de L’Île-des-Soeurs has been publishing a series of columns written by Jacques Lacoursière. Everyone who is interested in the origins of Île-des-Soeurs (Also called Nun’s Island in English) will be fascinated by the topics covered by these articles, which serve as a prelude to the publication of a book by the brillant writer. Jacques Lacoursière’s book promises to the captivating. With the painstaking care for which he is promises to be captivatin. Withthe painstaking care for which he is known and his skill at bringing texts to life and making them so interesting. Jacques Lacoursière will take his readers on a trip through time. From the dawn of history to our days, we will have an opportunity to learn unknown details about the history of this island and its occupants.
,.and here's a little smaller 'link' (heard by women ,a little more often than once)..........hahahahaha http://www.maisonsaint-gabriel.qc.ca/en/b/page_b_5aIleDesSoeurs.html
Wow Nuns Island really is a nice place,......and the views look great, Have a more complete look at the site: http://www.verrieres.ca/Eng/Default.htm Looks like it could be a vacation destination,..................
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