Vote for Montréal
We propose that Montréal should be the new capital of Canada.
Geography
- Long strip farms: great for farming
- Close to the shores of the St.Lawrence River and others
- Largest city in all of the British North American Colonies
- Canals link Montréal to Lake Ontario
- Developing as a transport center
- New Railways are spreading out
- Railways
- Transported through American Railways
- All - British route for trade and defence
Politics
- The Société Notre-Dame de Montréal used to be here
- Papineau was born in Montréal
- One of the oldest cities. Founded in 1642.
Economics
- Largest city in all of the British North American colonies → has a population of 107 225 people
- Developing as Economic Capital and Transportation Centre
- Has an abundant wood supply
- Canals link Montréal to the St.Lawrence and Ontario Lake, and
- new railways spread from
- the city (easy to travel
- to Montréal, and to trade
- with others)
Culture
- Large population = more people for jobs and defense
- People speak French or English
- Distinctive clothing, celebrations, food and houses
- French-Canadian culture and heritage
- Immigration increased dramatically therefore making Montréal a more ethnically and culturally diverse city
Military
- Largest city in all of the BNA colonies → has a population of 107 225 people
- The railways are developing extremely fast
- Many of the wealthiest citizens are living in Montréal
- Approximately 5000 soldiers are stationed here
- The fire alarm system
- Montréal was a big part of the Perth Military Settlement and hosted the Canadian Fencibles