Henry Musgrave Blaiklock

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Henry Musgrave Blaiklock (26 April 1790 – 9 October 1843) was an English architect and civil engineer who moved to Canada in the 1820s with his extended family to pursue his work. They arrived in Quebec around 1824, invited by Governor George Ramsay, a relative. Henry and his brother George quickly found success in their architectural work, helped by the governor’s support. Blaiklock served as Clerk of Works for the Royal Engineers from 1830 to 1843. He designed the customs building in Quebec City and the Marine and Emigrants Hospital. Through these major projects, he contributed to English neoclassical style in Quebec.