Which city served as the capital of New France during the French and Indian War? Quebec City served as the capital of New France.
Founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608 beside the St. Lawrence River, Quebec became the administrative and military center of the French colony. In 1663, when New France became a royal province, Quebec was formally established as its capital. Its position on the river made it a crucial hub for government, trade, and military defense.
During the French and Indian War, the North American theater of the Seven Years’ War, Quebec was the chief French stronghold. British forces captured it after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham on September 13, 1759. A French counterattack failed at the Battle of Sainte-Foy in 1760, and Britain retained the city until France ceded New France in 1763.
A common mix-up is Montreal, which was also a major French settlement and military base. Louisbourg was an important fortress and port in Île-Royale, while Trois-Rivières was another colonial town; neither was the capital.