Old Street Sign...

... on the side of an equally old building last used as a sculptor workshop. The street was named after Pierre de Voyer d'Argenson, governor of New France 1658-61. There was an Iroquois attack the day following Governor d'Argenson's arrival at Québec, and negotiations with and defense against these powerful enemies were his major preoccupations. He devoted almost as much energy to his public quarrels with Bishop Laval and the Jesuits. Also concerned about the fragility of the Canadian economy, he urged a monopoly control over the fur trade and an increased agrarian population, but his advice was not heeded.

The first real day of spring (it even felt like summer) arrived today.