Friday June 4, 2010 was time for another school field trip. So we headed north for a one hour drive to Drumondville. The self proclaimed centre of the universe. I guess this claim comes from their self proclaimed status as inventors of poutine.
We spent the day at a park set up as an historical french village. The site had historical buildings and actors in costume acting out the roles of the original inhabitants. In total there were 52 buildings. There such things as a church, school, woodworkers, metal smith, general store, antique equipment and automobiles, sawmill, and many others. The weather was very nice for the outing. There was approximately 20 of us that went on the trip. Again, it was another opportunity to see french heritage and to practise the french language.
There is a slide show with 83 pictures. Enjoy.
We had fun.
Drummondville was founded in June 1815 by Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick George Heriot. The purpose of the town was to provide a home for British soldiers in the War of 1812, and to guard the Saint-François River against American attack. The town was named after Sir Gordon Drummond, the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada between 1813 and 1816.
Notable Drummondville natives
Louise Bédard, dancer and choreographer
Serge Boisvert, professional hockey player
Alex Bourret, professional hockey player
Yvan Cournoyer, professional hockey player
Michel Cusson, musician and composer
Gilbert Dionne, professional hockey player
Marcel Dionne, professional hockey player
Jessica Dubé, olympic ice skater
Patrick Lalime, professional hockey player
Yvon Lambert, professional hockey player
Bernard Lemaire, businessman
Daniel Lemire, humourist
Eric Messier, professional hockey player
Louis Morissette, humourist
Lester Patrick, professional hockey player
Mathieu Perreault, professional hockey player
Kim Poirier, actress
Karine Vanasse, actress
A Perfect Murder (band), musical group
Kaïn, musical group
Language Population Pct (%)
French only 62,710 95.43%
English only 710 1.08%
Both English and French 175 0.27%
Other languages 2,120 3.22%