Architecture of Canada

Architecture and buildings of Canada including unbuilt projects, demolished buildings, and heritage buildings. Covers major cities including Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

1687 – Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Montreal, Quebec

Saint-Sulpice Seminary was erected between 1684 and 1687 and is the oldest building in Montreal.

1688 – Place-Royale, Quebec City, Quebec

Place Royal is a square in the Lower Town of Quebec.

1723 – Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Quebec City, Quebec

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, a small church in the Lower Town, started in 1687 and was completed in 1723.

1750s – Musee de Fort, Quebec City, Quebec

Quaint little early 18th century building facing towards the Chateau Frontenac,

1803 – Hopital l’Hotel-Dieu Church, Quebec City, Quebec

Small church in the grounds of the religious-run hospital, the interior was decorated by Thomas Baillairgé (1829-1832) and by one of his students,

1804 – Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral, Quebec City, Quebec

Architect: Captain Hall & Major William Robe

Designed in the neoclassic Palladian style,

1808 – Morrin College, Quebec City, Quebec

Architect: Thomas Baillargé

In the days of New France,

1810 – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Quebec City, Quebec

The oldest Presbyterian congregation in North America, received in 1802, in response to a petition signed by 148 persons the present Church site granted by George III,

1817 – Jesuit Church, Quebec City, Quebec

Architect: Thomas Baillargé

Following the plans of architect Francois Baillargé,

1822 – Notre Dame de Quebec Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec

Architect: Jean Baillargé, François Baillargé, Thomas Baillargé

Located on this site since 1647,