36 discoveries to read together · Edition 1

Québec’s Great Moments to Colour

From Stadacona to the REM

Thirty-six moments of Québec history in order, from about 5,000 years ago to today, each with a time reference, a short text and a question. Thirty-six companion pages add context, sources and an activity.

36 drawingsAges 5–8History

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Drawings 01–10

Drawing 01

Drawings 11–20

Drawing 11

The Steamboat

1809

Drawing 12

The Early Railway

1836

Drawing 13

A Bridge Over the River

1859

Drawing 14

The Horse-Drawn Streetcar

1861

Drawing 15

Hockey at the Indoor Rink

1875

Drawing 16

The Electric Streetcar

1892

Drawing 17

Families Arrive by Ship

Around 1910

Drawing 18

Radio Speaks French

1922

Drawing 19

The Jacques Cartier Bridge

1930

Drawing 20

The Right to Vote

1940

Drawings 21–30

Drawing 21

Québec’s Flag

January 21, 1948

Drawing 22

The Lights Come to the Village

1940s and 1950s

Drawing 23

Television Comes Into the Living Room

1952

Drawing 24

Big Ships Pass Through the Lock

1959

Drawing 25

Schools Are Changing

1964

Drawing 26

The Métro Arrives

1966

Drawing 27

Off to Expo 67!

1967

Drawing 28

An Agreement for the North

1975

Drawing 29

Athletes in Montréal

1976

Drawing 30

French in Everyday Life

1977

Drawings 31–36

Drawing 31

Growing Up at a CPE

1997

Drawing 32

Neighbours Help Each Other

1998

Drawing 33

The Paix des Braves

2002

Drawing 34

Québec City Celebrates 400 Years

2008

Drawing 35

The REM’s First Passengers

2023

Drawing 36

What About You Today?

Today

Explore Further

The difficult events named in the timeline call for explanations suited to each child. These resources can help adults prepare, including by listening to Indigenous voices.