Charlesbourg

American  

[shahrl-boorg, sharl-boor] / ˈʃɑrl bʊərg, ʃarlˈbur /

noun

1. a city in S Quebec, in E Canada, near Quebec.

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Charlesbourg

"But, Sire," said Charles, his distress and anxiety getting the better of his diplomacy, "the winter draws near, and unless we start at once we shall not be able to reach Charlesbourg Royal till spring."

From Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier by Marquis, T. G.

On the other hand, she must return to Charlesbourg to avoid any needless anxiety on the part of her father.

From The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 by Lespérance, John

This was at Charlesbourg, a village near Quebec, where he was watching the fun at the first election ever held.

From The Father of British Canada: a Chronicle of Carleton by Wood, William Charles Henry

Forming a portion of it to the west, and looking towards Charlesbourg, there is a snug English-looking little nest, "Woodside," with the prettiest of thorn and willow hedges.

From Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present by Le Moine, J. M. (James MacPherson), Sir

Sailing on into the gulf, and up the St. Lawrence, he reached Charlesbourg Royal, where Cartier had wintered, and set his men to work erecting forts and other buildings.

From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various