Fort Le Jonquiere
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Fort La Jonquière was established in 1751 as part of the western commanders continued search for a route to the western sea. The commander at that time was Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre
, who had replaced Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye, and there is no doubt that he did send expeditions up the Saskatchewan River
. One account has a party building the fort on the Bow River
near modern day Calgary. The more prevalent wisdom has it being established at, or near, the junction of the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers (see Saskatchewan River Forks
). Another suggestion is Nipawin, Saskatchewan
..
In any case, there was a further expansion of the French influence into the west during that period and it definitely reached the forks of the two Saskatchewan rivers..
La Jonquière was named after Jacques-Pierre de Taffanel de la Jonquière, Marquis de la Jonquière
who was the Governor General of New France
at the time.
Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre
Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre was a Canadien colonial military commander and explorer. who held posts throughout North America in the 18th century.-Life:...
, who had replaced Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye, and there is no doubt that he did send expeditions up the Saskatchewan River
Saskatchewan River
The Saskatchewan River is a major river in Canada, approximately long, flowing roughly eastward across Saskatchewan and Manitoba to empty into Lake Winnipeg...
. One account has a party building the fort on the Bow River
Bow River
The Bow River is a river in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is a tributary of the South Saskatchewan River, and is considered the headwater of the Nelson River....
near modern day Calgary. The more prevalent wisdom has it being established at, or near, the junction of the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers (see Saskatchewan River Forks
Saskatchewan River Forks
Saskatchewan River Forks refers to the area in Canada where the North Saskatchewan and South Saskatchewan rivers merge to create the Saskatchewan River...
). Another suggestion is Nipawin, Saskatchewan
Nipawin, Saskatchewan
There is, however, some dispute regarding the current population of Nipawin, with Tourism Saskatchewan's Saskatchewan Discovery Guide 2010 claiming a population of 5,074, which actually places Nipawin over the population threshold for applying for city status....
..
In any case, there was a further expansion of the French influence into the west during that period and it definitely reached the forks of the two Saskatchewan rivers..
La Jonquière was named after Jacques-Pierre de Taffanel de la Jonquière, Marquis de la Jonquière
Jacques-Pierre de Taffanel de la Jonquière, Marquis de la Jonquière
Jacques-Pierre de Taffanel de la Jonquière was a French admiral and Governor General of New France from March 1, 1746 until his death in 1752.De la Jonquière was born near Albi...
who was the Governor General of New France
Governor General of New France
Governor General of New France was the vice-regal post in New France from 1663 until 1760 and was the last French vice-regal post. It was replaced by the British post of Governor of the Province of Quebec following the fall of New France...
at the time.