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Greater Quebec City Places of Worship & Religious Sites
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    Eglise Saint-Michel de Sillery Church
    This church, originally known as Saint-Colomb Church, was constructed in 1852. Several paintings saved from the French Revolution, as well as paintings by Antoine Plamondon and Eugène Hamel and sculptures by Louis Jobin, adorn the church. There is also a monument dedicated to the Canadian Martyrs found in front of the church.
    Address: 1600, rue Persico Sillery  QC  G1T 1H3
    Telephone 1 418 527-3390 
     

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    Eglise Saint-Charles-Borromee Church
    This neo-Classical church was designed by Thomas Baillairgé. Erected between 1828 and 1830 and dedicated to Saint-Charles Borromée, it has conserved its original appearance and is classed as an historical monument. A permanent exposition on the history of the parish displays several parish treasures as well as objects dating back to the 19th century.
    Address: 135, 80e rue Ouest Charlesbourg  QC  G1H 4M6
    Telephone 1 418 623-1847 
     

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    Eglise Saint-Roch Church

    This is the largest church in Québec City, measuring 81 m (265 ft) long, 34 m (111 ft) wide and 46 m (150 ft) high, including the steeples. The neo-Gothic exterior uses black granite from nearby Rivière-à-Pierre, while the neo-Roman interior is made of Saskatchewan marble that contains visible traces of fossils. Designed by the architects of the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica, it was constructed between 1914 and 1923 on the site of the two previous churches of the same name. Open to visitors weekday afternoons during the summer months, or by reservation.
    Address: 590, rue Saint-Joseph Est Québec  QC  G1K 3B8
    Send an Email Send an Email (3) Telephone 1 418 524-3577 
     

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    Basilique-Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica Cathedral

    Built on the site of the first chapel constructed by Champlain in 1633, Notre-Dame de Québec Church was erected in 1647 and became the first parish church in North America in 1664. The designation of Cathedral was given in 1674. Ravaged by the bombardments during the English Conquest in 1759 and destroyed again by fire in 1922, the Cathedral has been rebuilt twice. The Cathedral houses a crypt and the tomb of Monsignor François-de-Laval, first bishop of Québec and founder of the Canadian Church.
    Address: 20, rue De Buade Québec  QC  G1R 4A1
    Send an Email Send an Email (31) Telephone 1 418 694-0665 
     

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    Sanctuaire Notre-Dame du Sacre-Cœur Shrine
    This Gothic-style chapel, a replica of the Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur chapel in Issoudun, France, opened its doors in 1910. Guided tours or pilgrimages are offered upon request.
    Address: 71, rue Ste-Ursule Québec  QC  G1R 4R8
    Send an Email Send an Email (3) Telephone 1 418 692-3787 
     

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    Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre

    The main feature of the shrine is the remarkable basilica, which is the second basilica and the fifth church to be built on the site. Lit by 240 stained glass windows, this imposing structure was built in 1923 to replace the first basilica, which had been destroyed by fire. The basilica's twin steeples make it the tallest building in the area by far. The shrine has been a pilgrimage site since 1658. Over 1.5 million people visit the site each year, explaining the presence of an inn, a store, a museum and two restaurants. Guided tours are offered.
    Address: 10018, avenue Royale Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré  QC  G0A 3C0
    Telephone 1 418 827-3781 
     

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    Eglise Saint-Dominique Church
    Built in 1930 during the Great Depression, this imposing English neo-Gothic style church features over 500 sculptures by Lauréat Vallière, master-sculptor at the école de Sculpture de Saint-Romuald. Guided tours are offered on a reservation-only basis.
    Address: 175, Grande Allée Ouest Québec  QC  G1R 2H1
    Telephone 1 418 522-5539 
     

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    Vieux Presbytere de Deschambault
    Built in 1815, the rectory overlooks the St. Lawrence River along the King's Road. An historical monument, the rectory features a number of art exhibits and is open to the public daily from mid-June to September.
    Address: 117, rue Saint-Joseph Deschambault  QC  Canada  G0S 1S0
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 418 286-6891 
     
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    Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church

    Following the fire of 1881 that destroyed the original 1847 Saint-Jean Church (and almost the entire district), the current building was constructed in 1884. The church, copied from two medieval French designs, features a 73-meter (240-foot) spire which towers high above the surrounding neighbourhood. The scale of the church is impressive, and the ornate decorations include dozens of statues, paintings, marble furniture pieces and 36 stained-glass windows. Guided tours are offered during the summer.
    Address: 410, rue Saint-Jean Québec  QC  G1R 1P4
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 418 525-7188 
     

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    Eglise Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation Church

    While the original church dates back to 1697, the present-day building was erected between 1907 and 1910. This church houses a large collection of church objects and paintings, the most remarkable of which are available for the public to view. The large church is recognizable by its prominent twin spires.
    Address: 1625, rue Notre-Dame L’Ancienne-Lorette  QC  G2E 3B4
    Telephone 1 418 872-1441 
     

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    Eglise Saint-Joachim Church
    Built in 1779 to replace an earlier church destroyed during the Conquest, St-Joachim is one of the oldest surviving churches in the province. The sculpted gold features seen today were completed by François and Thomas Baillairgé in 1816.
    Address: 165, rue de l' Église Saint-Joachim  QC  G0A 3X0
    Telephone 1 418 827-4020 
     

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    La chapelle Sainte-Anne
    Located in the centre of Neuville, La chapelle Sainte-Anne (Chapel of Sainte Anne) was originally built during the 18th century. The current structure has undergone a number of reconstructions including a major renovation in 1871. Now a historic monument, the chapel is located along the King's Road.
    Address: 666, rue des Erables Neuville  QC  Canada  G0A 2R0
     

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    L'eglise Saint-Francois-de-Sales de Neuville
    There has been a church on this site since the parish was founded in 1679. The current structure dates from 1761 and a series of additions and reconstructions have been completed since then. Admission is free and guided tours are provided from the end of June to the end of August.
    Address: 644, rue des Erables Neuville  QC  Canada  G0A 2R0
     

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    Montmartre Canadien / Sanctuaire du Sacre-Coeur

    The Montmartre Canadien, overlooking the St. Lawrence River, is comprised of several different buildings, including the Sacred-Heart Chapel (chapelle du Sacré-Coeur) and the Cultural and Faith Centre (Centre d’Éducation de la foi). Guided tours, religious services and religious programs are offered.
    Address: 1669, chemin St Louis Québec  QC  G1S 1G5
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 418 681-7357 
     

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    Eglise Sainte-Famille de Cap-Sante
    A stone church was originally built on this site in the early 18th century but was replaced in 1754 by the current structure. Located along the King's Road route, the church has a baroque interior and was classified an historical monument in 1986. Admission is free and guided tours are available from the end of June to the end of August.
    Address: 30, rue de l'Eglise Cap-Sante  QC  Canada  G0A 1L0
     

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    Eglise de la Nativite de Notre-Dame Church
    Constructed in 1918, the present-day church is the fourth one to be built on this site, located at the heart of the Historical District of Vieux-Bourg in Beauport. The impressive main altar stands over 9 m (30 ft) tall, and the church also has an exceptional Casavant organ dating back to 1931 that has 4,032 pipes of extraordinary length.
    Address: 25, Avenue du Couvent Beauport  QC  G1E 6R9
    Telephone 1 418 661-6985 
     

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    Eglise Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
    Èglise Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is one of the oldest stone churches in Quebec and was built in 1688.
    Address: 32 rue Sous-le-Fort Quebec City  QC  Canada  G1K 4G7
    Telephone 1 418 692-1650 
     

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    Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church
    The chapel standing today was built around 1730, and modeled after Santa Casa de Lorette in Italy. In 1862, a fire destroyed the steeple and a large section of the roof, but the precious furnishings, silver and liturgical objects dating from the 17th century were saved and the chapel was rebuilt. The church was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1981.
    Address: 73, rue Maurice-Bastien Wendake  QC  G0A 4V0
    Telephone 1 418 842-3569 
     

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    Eglise Saint-Francois d'Assise Church
    The construction of the current church began in 1918 on the site of the old chapel. While the external construction was completed in 1927, the interior was not finished until 1942. The church’s exterior was constructed using dented stone and the façade gives way to a steeple entrance. Points of interest include the relic of Zachée, stained-glass windows, mosaics and a replica of an antique French statue of Notre-Dame de Roc-Amadour.
    Address: 1381, 1ere Avenue Québec  QC  G1L 3L2
    Telephone 1 418 523-0725 
     

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    Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

    The first Anglican Cathedral to be constructed outside of the British Isles, this church was completed in 1804. The cathedral features a Royal treasury given by the King of England and closed pews sculpted in oak that came from the Royal forest of Windsor.
    Address: 31, rue des Jardins Québec  QC  G1R 4L6
    Send an Email Send an Email (2) Telephone 1 418 692-2193 
     

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    Eglise Saint-Joseph
    Located along the King's Road on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, the church was built in the middle of the 19th century. It contains stained glass windows and houses a number of works of art. Guided tours of the church are available each summer and admission is free.
    Address: 115 rue de l'Eglise Deschambault  QC  Canada  G0A 1S0
     

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    Eglise Saint-Sauveur Church
    The construction of the first Saint-Sauveur Church began in 1850, but it was still under construction when it burned down in 1866. The rebuilding process was much quicker, and the current church was completed in 1868. The bell tower, a late addition in 1892, has four large bells, the largest of which weighs five thousand pounds. Guided tours are offered to groups of 10 or more, by reservation only.
    Address: 215, avenue des Oblats Québec  QC  G1K 9A4
    Telephone 1 418 525-7550 
     

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    Espace Bon-Pasteur

    Located in the historic Bon-Pasteur chapel, Espace Bon-Pasteur displays numerous works by Plamondon, Levasseur, Favre, Casavant and the Soeurs du Bon-Pasteur de Québec. Open to the public 365 days a year, the Chapel is available for guided tours, concerts, conferences, recording sessions, rehearsals and other religious and cultural activities.
    Address: 1080, rue De La Chevrotière Québec  QC  G1R 3J4
    Send an Email Send an Email (2) Telephone 1 418 522-6221 
     

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    Saint John the Evangelist Anglican Church
    Situated opposite Hale Manor, the chapel was used by an English population that came to the area in the middle of the 19th century. Services are still performed at the church, which is located along the King's Road.
    Address: Intersection of 1st Avenue and Chemin Neuf Portneuf  QC  Canada  G0A 2Y0
     

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    Eglise Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin Church
    This neo-Gothic-style church, which was constructed in 1954 and inaugurated in 1955, was designed by architect Philippe Côté and has a rather plain exterior but a very innovative interior décor. Sculpted wood panels, which along with the oak furniture were created by renowned sculptor Lauréat Vallière, portray biblical events and messages. A publication explaining the significance of these sculptures is available at the church, which is open to the public seven days a week.
    Address: 2125, rue Louis-Joliet Sainte-Foy  QC  G1V 2B7
    Telephone 1 418 681-0655