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A uniquely North-American Heritage
Religious Tourism
The heart of the continent's oldest Catholic parish north of Mexico and home of the first Anglican cathedral outside the British Isles.
The Québec City Area not only has more of the province’s classified religious heritage than anywhere else, it also harbours Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine, the continent’s oldest Catholic pilgrimage site outside of Mexico. Explore the religious sites that bare witness of the Québec City’s heritage.
Churches and Religious Attractions
An incredible wealth of religious diversity can be felt in more than 130 churches, 20 conventual chapels, two cathedrals and two basilicas, all of which bear witness to the many origins that colonized the region: Catholics, Anglicans, and other Protestants.
See the major religious attractions :
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Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
First Anglican cathedral to be built outside the British Isle and modelled on the famous St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Site of the oldest congregation of Scottish origin in Canada.
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Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec
Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec
Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica-cathedral was built in 1647, leading in 1664 to the establishment of the first Roman Catholic parish north of the Spanish colonies.
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Église Notre-Dame des Victoires
Église Notre-Dame des Victoires
Built on the vestiges of Samuel de Champlain's Habitation, it is the oldest stone church in North America.
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Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
The oldest pilgrimage site in North America is dedicated to Saint Anne.
See also all the religious sites of the Québec City Area.
Québec City’s religious heritage corporation catalogues the area’s many storied places of worship and provides a variety of tours for visitors.
Did you Know?
The side chapel in Notre-Dame de Lorette Church is dedicated to Saint Kateri (Catherine) Tekakwitha, who was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 21, 2012. She is the first North American aboriginal woman to be canonized.
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Religious Communities
Religious communities played a vital role in building Québec society. Among these, les Ursulines were committed to education, les Augustines to health, and les soeurs du Bon Pasteur were dedicated to various charitable organizations.
Many of the communities that settled here devoted themselves to the arts, having brought from their homelands knowledge and skills.
A Heaven of Heritage, Culture and Wellness
Le Monastère des Augustines occupies the fully restored home of the first North American hospital north of Mexico. It specializes in holistic healing and shares the heritage of the Augustinian sisters, but in a non-confessional setting. In addition to unique accommodations and holistic care, it features a museum presenting a look back at the evolution of medical thought.
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Sacred Treasures
For centuries, marvellous treasures were hidden away in shadowy churches or out of sight in the depths of monastic communities. Today, these beautiful objects have been brought back to light. Take part in an extraordinary treasure hunt and discover them for yourself.
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A Wedding in Québec City
A magical and romantic backdrop, a host of fine restaurants, world-renowned services—Québec City is the dream setting for a wedding that’s simply divine!
Event
The High Feast of Saint Anne, celebrated every July 26 at the Sanctuary of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, is preceded by a nine days of preparation with daily preaching. This period is called a novena.
Program Suggestion
Québec City’s religious heritage, both material and spiritual, is unimaginably rich. Its places of worship and museum collections tell a fascinating story. Experience “Québec City: Beautiful and Spiritual” and explore a world where artists surpassed themselves in service to their faith.
New Exclusive Tours
3 new top-notch tours to discover Québec City and Area’s best religious heritage sites are now available. Plus, the tours will give you access to places that are usually closed to the public!
Québec's National Shrines
Visit our National Shrines and discover our rich religious heritage!
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