Original alert published on October 19, 2020

This is a roadside cross erected by local citizens in 1941 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Jacques Cartier’s third and final voyage to Canada (1541–1542). Located on the grounds of Pavilion 2 of Le Tandem School, its condition is rapidly deteriorating; the paint covering it is almost completely peeling, the concrete base is crumbling, and the crest is faded. Unfortunately, the site managers seem to place little importance on preserving this monument created by Laval citizens, which deserves much more attention.