Tadoussac Biographies

An avid sportsman, Jimmy's life as an RAF pilot was cut short in a bombing raid during World War 2

A strong churchwoman and honoured volunteer, Jean spent much of her life bettering the lives of other people

A tireless volunteer, Tim was devoted to his family and to Tadoussac

Factor of the Hudson's Bay Post in the 1840s

James and Anne loved their home in Chambly and their summer-long vacations in Tadoussac.

Out of 107 memorials, Louisa is the mystery about whom we know the least!

Coming to Tad in her teens, Bar found her future husband within minutes of her arrival!

A true gentleman and avid golfer, Jim and Sheila built Taighmor

A school friend of the Rhodes boys whom he met at BCS, which led to many visits in Tadoussac

The Cid family and their magasin général were central to Tadoussac for decades
La famille Cid et son magasin général ont été au cœur de Tadoussac pendant des décennies

Frequent visitors to Tadoussac who stayed at Bayview Cottage with Lex and Mary Smith

Third owner of Dufferin House who also bought Dale park, later to be called Parc Languedoc

Remembered with love, May was Doris Molson's aunt

A descendant of the Russell family, Ann and Russell served in the Tadoussac Chapel for many years

Born in Canada but settled in England, Mally was very involved in politics in her adopted country

Kae lived a life of caring for her aging parents and often was made welcome in the Trevor Evans house in Tadoussac

Both descended from Tadoussac families, Lewis and Betty wanted to be nowhere else in the summertime

A keen sailor and golfer, Tim and Claire loved their summers at the family cottage

The Anglican Dean of Montreal and the first of the Evans families to come to Tadoussac

Trevor and Dorothy bought Ivanhoe Cottage which has served five generations to date

From Jill’s painting and drawing, to Buckey’s photography and woodworking, and their collaborative breeding of Great Danes they were a multi-talented couple.

Daughter of William Price, Willa lived a full and long life centered first in Quebec, and later in Ontario

Theatre director and translator, Bill loved Tadoussac from childhood and shared it with theatre artists from around the world

Allen served for many years in the Tadoussac Chapel and in as Bishop of the Diocese of Quebec

Friend and frequent visitor to Adele Languedoc and Grace Scott

Entrepreneur et Constructeur de goélettes 
Contractor and Goelette builder

After a very difficult start to life, Tadoussac was very likely a place to heal

Mathieu's life was cut short in action during World War 2 in Belgium

Adele had a very successful career as a librarian that led her to the National Archives of Canada

Erie was a third generation Russell who bought and developed Parc Languedoc

A glowing personality whose life was all too short

A keen equestrian, Stephanie loved her family, her horses, her dogs, and her times in Tadoussac

A devoted husband and father, Doug loved coming to Tadoussac during the summer

An incurable lover of boats, Robin became the second president of Canadian Heritage of Quebec

Jack and Doris loved history and did much to conserve properties and artefacts on the lower St. Lawrence

Frank Morewood was an architect and designed several cottages in Tadoussac including his own, Windward.

Everyone's "Aunt Bill", she loved children and was like a second mother to her nephews, Harry and Frank Morewood

Pixie was known as a very creative contributor to life in Ottawa as well as travelling a great deal in Europe

Avid sportsmen, Alfred, his brother, Sam, and their sister, Eliza, brought the Bailey family to Tadoussac

Henry and Edith's marriage connected the Tadoussac Powel and Smith families

Herbert was in the second generation of the Powel family and was killed in World War 1 at Ypres

Full of fun, Julia Powel was great friends with the Rhodes and Russell children

Tadoussac's third summer resident who built the Bailey house

Teddy had a very successful career in the military that took him and Mary around the world

Son of William and Blanche Price, Coosie and Ray were central to Tadoussac's life in the summer

Two brothers whose lives were far too short

The eldest daughter of Henry and Helen Price, Helen was a huge help to her ten siblings and their children

Born in Chile, Henry came to Canada with brother William to help run Price Brothers Lumber

The prodigal Price brother(!) who settled in Chile rather than join the Price Brothers Lumber Company

The youngest of Henry and Helen Price's children, Evan died in a plane crash near Baie St. Paul.

Born in Chile, Sir William and his brother Henry came to Canada to run the family's Price Brothers Lumber

Henry Price's oldest son, Gilmour was tragically killed in an industrial accident at the age of 30

The first English-speaking full-time resident of Tadoussac and a prominent citizen.

A Montreal businessman who used to bring his family to Bayview Cottage in the summers

Col. Rhodes' and Anne Dunn's eldest son.

Consecrated Bishop of Quebec in 1915, Lennox Williams and his wife Nan Rhodes loved to relax in Tadoussac in the summer

First generation summer residents of Tadoussac and builders of the first summer cottage

Artist, and lover of all things natural (including children!), Lily Bell was loved by everyone

Granddaughter of William and Anne Rhodes, Monica worked in the church and was a frequent visitor to Tadoussac

The life of the party, Sue spent many summers at Bayview Cottage with her parents, Lex and Mary Smith

Beth had a fabulous childhood in the Languedoc Park, with a love for nature that always brought her back to Tadoussac

Mary's mother died shortly after her birth and she and her sister Erie were brought up by their grandparents, Willis and Rebecca Russell, spending their summers in Spruce Cliff.

William sadly died at a young age leaving his 37 year old wife, Fanny, with 5 children to raise

First generation summer residents who built Spruce Cliff Cottage

Grandson of the original Willlis Russell, this Willis had a tragically short life

Owner of Spruce Cliff Cottage, Grace was a churchwoman and teacher, and a long-time president of the Tadoussac Chapel

Mabel was a third generation Russell who inherited Spruce Cliff Cottage, leaving it to her daughter Grace

After serving in World War 2, Ernie fell in love for life with Phoebe and Tadoussac

Matriarch of the Smith family in Tadoussac as her son, Robert Harcourt Smith, bought Dufferin House

"Uncle Art" was a legendary character and sailor

Charles was an avid athlete and he and Aileen were the parents of Doris Molson

Athletic and single Edmund enjoyed his summers in Tadoussac

George's daughters were long-time visitors to Tadoussac

An avid sportsman and sailor, Herbie's career in the military is unparalleled

George was a great sportsman and had a very successful military career that took him around the world

A career military officer, Gordon served in Italy and in the liberation of France during World War 2

A career military officer, Herbert lost his life in World War 1 in the Battle of Gallipoli

Lex and Mary owned Bayview Cottage in the 1960s where they entertained many people

Guy lived all over the world working in the Canadian Diplomatic Corps

Robert Harcourt was the first of the Smith family to own Dufferin House, buying it in 1911

Very athletic, Dennis and Sue loved to be outdoors with their many children

Bill and Ainslie lived in the same Tadoussac cottage at different times, met in Montreal, and married!

Dr. and Mrs. Stevenson were well-known in Tadoussac for providing medical care to the local people

For many years Pierre was the much appreciated caretaker of the summer cottages in Tadoussac.
Pendant de nombreuses années, Pierre a été le gardien très apprécié des chalets d’été de Tadoussac

Built the “Turcot House” in 1946 which they loved sharing with family and friends, especially hosting teas on the lawn. Both were decorated for their service in WW1.

His love of Tadoussac started at a young age. At 21 he built the path to the beach, enjoyed canoeing, picnicking, golfing and supporting many community organizations.

One of our first summer residents who converted and lived in what is now the Hotel Georges

An award-winning sportsman and family man with a great love for Tadoussac

Early summer residents about whom little is known

A family most remembered for the 3 front windows of the church in memory of their infant daughter, Jessie

Lennox and Nan worked hard in their church and played hard in their holidays in Tadoussac!

Eldest son of Lennox and Nan Williams, Jimmy was killed at the Somme at 28 years old

An avid sportsman and churchman, Sidney and Enid served the Tadoussac Chapel for many years