Fort Sainte Thérèse
Fort Sainte Thérèse is the name given to three different forts built successively on one site, among a series of fortifications constructed during the 17th century by France along the Richelieu River, in the province of Quebec, in Montérégie.
| Fort Saint Thérèse | |
|---|---|
| Carignan, Quebec | |
Map of Fort Sainte Thérèse and other forts on the Richelieu River circa 1665 for the campagne of the Regiment of Carignan-Salières | |
| Coordinates | 45.389111°N 73.257515°W |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | New France; Canada |
National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Official name | Fort Ste. Thérèse National Historic Site of Canada |
| Designated | 1923 |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1665 |
| In use | 1665–1760 |
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