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Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec |
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20, rue de Buade, Québec G1R 4A1 • 418-694-0665
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Distance:
~67 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. Located in Old Québec, this historic church is the oldest Christian parish north of Mexico. Over the course of the Basilica's 300-plus years, it has weathered fierce storms, stood firm during bombardments, and was even reduced to rubble after British bombing in 1759 – making it one of Québec's more durable historic sites. Reconstruction efforts have returned it to its previous glorious state, and visitors are welcome to enter the church and view the paintings and ecclesiastical treasures housed therein. |
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Séminaire de Québec |
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1, rue des Remparts, Québec G1R 5L7 • 418-692-2843
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Distance:
~146 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. Françoise de Laval founded the Séminaire de Québec in the 1660s, making it one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in North America. Over the years, the original institution grew and, in 1852, was awarded university status. Guests are invited to join a guided tour and explore the campus's two beautiful chapels, the Olivier Briand Chapel and the Congregational Chapel. The popular Musée de l'Amérique Française, which preserves Québec's French heritage, is located on university grounds. |
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L'église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Français |
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32, rue Sous-le-Fort Place Royale, Québec G1K 4G7 • 418-692-1650
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Distance:
~186 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. The original church on this site was built in 1690, but the current version was actually completed in 1723. It was named Notre-Dame-des-Victoires in 1711 after the French sank the British fleet. Numerous additions and alterations were made to the church over the years, but its original appearance was largely restored during renovations in the 1990s. The interior features an abundance of beautiful artwork from various eras. |
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Cathédrale Anglicane de la Ste-Trinité |
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31, rue des Jardins, Québec G1R 4L6 • 418-692-2193
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Distance:
~187 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. This beautiful Anglican cathedral, completed in 1804, was funded in part by King George III. Among the cathedral's more noteworthy features are a 6th-century Celtic cross, oak pews whose wood was taken from the Royal Forests of Windsor and an enormous 8-bell carillon. Time your visit right, and you'll get to see one of their special exhibits, perhaps even the cathedral treasure, which includes silverware donated by George III. (Bells were removed in June 2006 for restoration in England.) |
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Les Ursulines de Québec |
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(Attractions & Activities - Religious Sites) |
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12, rue Donnacona, Québec G1R 3Y7 • 418-694-0413
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Distance:
~238 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. The Ursuline Community of Québec includes four main parts. The Museum focuses on the history of the Ursulines in New France, from their earliest days up to the present, with exhibits that include stunning works of art and artifacts. The Chapel is filled with beautiful art, mostly from the 18th-century. The information centre offers a fascinating look at the life of Marie de l'Incarnation, who founded the Ursuline community in New France. Finally, there's the Monastère des Ursulines, which is the oldest school for girls in North America and is the only part of the complex not open to the public. |
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Musée Bon-Pasteur |
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14, rue Couillard, Québec G1R 3S9 • 418-694-0243
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Distance:
~299 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. In 1850, Marie-Josephte Fitzbach opened a refuge for women. The goal was to help women who were without support or who were just released from prison. Fitzbach and her colleagues became known as the Soeurs du Bon Pasteur, and the group has provided a much needed service ever since. This museum details the early days, and is as much social history as religious history, but it's compelling no matter how you look at it. |
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Monastère & Musée des Augustines de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec |
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32, rue Charlevoix, Québec G1R 5C4 • 418-692-2492
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Distance:
~400 m * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. This inspiring monastery was founded by an order of Augustinian nuns, who used the site to start the first North American hospital in 1640. Finished in 1835, the monastery's Neoclassical church boasts an elaborate, gilded wood interior crafted by Thomas Baillairgé and several paintings sent here during the French Revolution. Among the more noteworthy items are pieces of American and European antique furniture, paintings dating from the era of New France, and silver pieces from France and New France. Museum tours are available in English. |
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Chapelle des Jésuites |
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20, rue Dauphine, Québec G1R 3W8 • 418-694-9616
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Distance:
~0.506 km * |
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VIEUX QUEBEC. This is one of Québec's more beautiful churches. Although the chapel is filled with sculpture and paintings, its most notable feature is its carefully carved altar which is considered a major work of Québec art. Completed in 1817, the chapel's basement functions today as a shelter for homeless youth. |
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L'église Saint-Roch |
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590, rue Saint-Joseph est, Québec G1K 3B8 • 418-524-3577
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Distance:
~1.357 km * |
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SAINT-ROCH. Constructed between 1914 and 1920, L'église Saint-Roch is actually the fourth church built on the site. The interior is mostly comprised of Saskatchewan marble that still has visible fossils, and the stained glass windows at the front of the church depict the life of Saint-Roch. At 265 feet long, 111 feet wide and 150 feet high, Saint-Roch is also the largest church in Québec City. |
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L'église Notre-Dame-de-Lorette |
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73, rue Maurice-Bastien, Québec G0A 4V0 • 418-842-3569
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Distance:
~13.412 km * |
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LORETTEVILLE. This attractive church, built about 1730, was modeled after Santa Casa de Lorette in Italy. Since its construction, the church has served the Huron-Wendat nation.
Although a fire destroyed portions of the church in 1862, the interior and all its furnishings were spared, so much of the artwork and liturgical objects that you see today date from the 1700s and earlier.
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