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Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, is a region in Canada with many amazing historic places! These are special spots that have been officially recognized because they tell important stories about the past. They can be federal (meaning Canada-wide), provincial (Quebec-wide), or municipal (local). Let's explore some of these cool places!

Historic Places in Quebec City and Nearby Areas

Quebec City is full of history, and many of its buildings and areas are protected.

Famous Landmarks and Fortifications

This grand hotel, located at 1, Des Carrieres Street in Quebec City, looks like a fairytale castle! It's one of Canada's most famous landmarks and has been a National Historic Site since 1981.

Nouvelle toiture pour le Château Frontenac
The iconic Château Frontenac.

The Citadel is a huge fortress in Quebec City, located on Cote de la Citadelle. It's an active military base and the official residence of the Governor General of Canada. It's been a National Historic Site since 1946.

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An aerial view of the impressive Quebec Citadel.

The old city of Quebec is surrounded by walls, or "fortifications," at 100 Saint-Louis Street. These walls are the only remaining fortified city walls in North America north of Mexico! They are a National Historic Site, protecting a big part of Quebec's history.

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One of the historic gates in Quebec City's fortifications.

These round stone towers, like the ones on Lavigueur Street, were built in the early 1800s to defend Quebec City. They are a cool reminder of military history and are part of a National Historic Site.

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Martello Tower 1, a historic defensive structure.

This massive bridge crosses the Saint Lawrence River, connecting Quebec City and Lévis. It's a huge engineering achievement and a National Historic Site.

Pont de Québec et pont Pierre-Laporte, vu de la traverse Québec-Lévis
The Quebec Bridge, a marvel of engineering.

Historic Buildings and Churches

  • Notre-Dame Roman Catholic Cathedral National Historic Site of Canada

Located on Rue de Buade in Quebec City, this beautiful cathedral is the oldest Catholic parish in North America! It's a National Historic Site and a very important religious building.

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The grand Notre-Dame Roman Catholic Cathedral.
  • Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church National Historic Site of Canada

This charming church on 32 Sous-le-Fort Street in Quebec City is one of the oldest stone churches in North America. It's a National Historic Site and a key part of Place Royale.

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The historic Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church.

Found at 31 des Jardins Street in Quebec City, this cathedral was the first Anglican cathedral built outside the British Isles. It's a National Historic Site with a unique history.

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The Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral.

This historic hospital at 11 Cote du Palais in Quebec City is one of the oldest hospitals in North America, founded in 1639! It's a National Historic Site.

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The historic Hôtel-Dieu de Québec.

The Ursuline Monastery at 18 Donnacona Street in Quebec City is one of the oldest educational institutions for girls in North America. It's a National Historic Site.

Chapelle des Ursulines de Québec
The chapel at the Ursuline Monastery.

Located at 1, Rue des Remparts in Quebec City, this seminary was founded in 1663 and is one of the oldest educational institutions in Canada.

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The historic Séminaire de Québec.

This building at 44 Chaussee des Ecossais in Quebec City was once a prison and then a college. Now it's a cultural center and a National Historic Site.

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The impressive Morrin College building.
  • Maillou House

This old house at 17 Saint-Louis Street in Quebec City is a great example of traditional Quebec architecture.

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The historic Maillou House.
  • Henry-Stuart House National Historic Site of Canada

Located at 82 Grande-Allee West in Quebec City, this house is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture and a National Historic Site.

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The charming Henry-Stuart House.
  • Pagé - Rinfret House / Beaudry House National Historic Site of Canada

This house at 66 Rue du Roy in Cap-Santé is a National Historic Site, showing off old building styles.

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The Pagé-Rinfret House in Cap-Santé.
  • Sainte Anne Processional Chapel National Historic Site of Canada

This chapel at 714 Rue des Erables in Neuville is a National Historic Site, important for its religious history and architecture.

Chapelle de procession Sainte-Anne, Neuville
The Sainte Anne Processional Chapel.

Other Significant Sites

This site at 175 Espinay Street in Quebec City marks the spot where Jacques Cartier spent his first winter in Canada and where the Jesuits later established a mission. It's a National Historic Site.

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The Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site.
  • Hôpital-Général de Québec Cemetery National Historic Site of Canada

This cemetery on Saint Anselme Street in Quebec City is a National Historic Site, important for its historical burials, including some from the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.

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A mausoleum at the Hôpital-Général de Québec Cemetery.

Located at 1801, chemin Saint-Louis in Quebec City, this cemetery is a beautiful and historic burial ground, recognized as a National Historic Site.

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A historic tombstone at Mount Hermon Cemetery.

This heritage site in Sillery, Quebec City, is known for its beautiful old estates and historical significance.

Statue de Marie-Immaculée et vue du pont de Québec
A statue at the Sillery Heritage Site with the Quebec Bridge in the background.

Historic Places in the Charlevoix Region

The Charlevoix region, known for its stunning landscapes, also has many historic treasures.

Churches and Religious Sites

  • Église de Sainte-Agnès

This church on Rue du Patrimoine in La Malbaie is a beautiful historic building.

Église La Malbaie
The historic Église de Sainte-Agnès.
  • Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church National Historic Site of Canada

Located at 73 Maurice-Bastien Boulevard in Wendake, this church is a National Historic Site and an important spiritual center for the Huron-Wendat Nation.

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The Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church in Wendake.
  • Basilique de Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

This grand basilica on Avenue Royale in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is a major pilgrimage site and a stunning example of religious architecture.

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The impressive Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.
  • Église de Saint-Joseph

This church on Rue de l'Eglise in Deschambault-Grondines is a beautiful historic building.

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The Église de Saint-Joseph in Deschambault.
  • Église de Saint-François

Located on Chemin Royal in Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, this church is a significant historic landmark.

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The Église de Saint-François.
  • Église de Sainte-Famille

This church on Chemin Royal in Sainte-Famille is a beautiful and historic part of the community.

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The Église de Sainte-Famille.

Historic Houses and Mills

  • La Petite Ferme, House

This historic house is located near Cap Tourmentine.

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La Petite Ferme, a historic house.
  • La Grande-Ferme

Located at 800, Chemin du Cap-Tourmente in Saint-Joachim, this large farm is a historic site.

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La Grande-Ferme, a historic farm.
  • Maison Pierre-Thibault

This house at 8124, Avenue Royale in Château-Richer is a historic building.

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The Maison Pierre-Thibault.
  • Moulin à vent de L'Isle-aux-Coudres

This historic windmill at 247, Chemin du Moulin in L'Isle-aux-Coudres is a charming reminder of the past.

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The windmill of L'Isle-aux-Coudres.
  • Moulin à eau de L'Isle-aux-Coudres

Another historic mill, this watermill at 36, Chemin du Moulin in L'Isle-aux-Coudres, used water power.

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The watermill of L'Isle-aux-Coudres.
  • Mauvide-Genest Manor National Historic Site of Canada

This manor at 1451 Chemin Royale in Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans is a National Historic Site, offering a glimpse into the region's past.

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The historic Mauvide-Genest Manor.
  • Maison Morisset

Located at 4417, Chemin Royal in Sainte-Famille, this house is a historic landmark.

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The Maison Morisset.
  • Maison Côté

This house at 3182 Avenue Royale in Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges is a historic building.

Maison Côté
The Maison Côté.
  • Maison Louis-Pouliotte

Located at 918 Chemin Royal in Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, this house is a historic site.

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The Maison Louis-Pouliotte.
  • Maison Leclerc

This house at 313 Chemin Royal in Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans is a historic building.

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The Maison Leclerc.

Other Notable Sites

  • La Malbaie Historic District National Historic Site of Canada

This historic district in La Malbaie is a National Historic Site, preserving the unique character of the area.

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A view of the historic district of La Malbaie.
  • Old Wendake Historic District National Historic Site of Canada

This historic district in Wendake is a National Historic Site, important for its cultural heritage of the Huron-Wendat Nation.

Vue typique de Wendake, le village des Hurons
A typical view of the Old Wendake Historic District.

These impressive falls on the Montmorency River in Boischatel are not only a natural wonder but also a historic site.

Chute Montmorency vue de la falaise nord
The beautiful Montmorency Falls.
  • Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive Shipyard National Historic Site of Canada

This shipyard at 305 rue de l’Eglise in Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive (Les Éboulements) is a National Historic Site, celebrating the region's shipbuilding history.

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The historic Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive Shipyard.
  • Cap au Saumon Lighthouse

This lighthouse in La Malbaie is a historic beacon on the coast.

Phare du Cap-au-Saumon
The Cap au Saumon Lighthouse.

Historic Places in Other Municipalities

Houses and Buildings

  • Vieux couvent de Saint-Casimir

This old convent at 370, Boulevard de la Montagne in Saint-Casimir is a historic building.

Vieux Couvent
The old convent of Saint-Casimir.
  • Ancien couvent de Saint-Léonard

Located at 280, Rue Pettigrew in Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf, this is another historic convent.

Ancien couvent de Saint-Léonard - Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf
The old convent of Saint-Léonard.
  • Maison Soulard

This house at 11, Route 138 in Neuville is a historic building.

Maison Soulard-Neuville
The Maison Soulard.
  • Maison Quézel

Located at 514, Chemin du Roy in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, this house is a historic site.

Maison Quézel
The Maison Quézel.
  • Maison Simons

This house at 95, Chemin du Brule in Lac-Beauport is a historic building.

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The Maison Simons.
  • Moulin Marcoux

This mill at 1, Boulevard Notre-Dame in Pont-Rouge is a historic site.

Vue du Moulin Marcoux et de la rivière Jacques-Cartier - Pont-Rouge
The Moulin Marcoux.

Cemeteries and Chapels

  • Beth Israël Cemetery National Historic Site of Canada

This cemetery on René-Lévesque West Boulevard in Sainte-Foy is a National Historic Site, important for its historical significance to the Jewish community.

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The Beth Israël Cemetery.
  • Calvaire de Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs

This calvary (a type of religious cross) on rue Notre-Dame in Portneuf is a historic religious site.

Calvaire de Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs
The Calvaire de Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs.
  • Chapelle Saint-James

This chapel on Chemin Saint-James in Lac-Beauport is a historic religious building.

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The Chapelle Saint-James.
  • Chapelle Saint-Dunstan

Another historic chapel, this one is on Chemin de la Chapelle in Lac-Beauport.

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The Chapelle Saint-Dunstan.

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