1688 – Place-Royale, Quebec City, Quebec
Place Royal is a square in the Lower Town of Quebec. Its centrepieces is the little church Notre-Dame-des-Victoires but the entire composition is a beautiful example of the architecture of New France.
Architecture of Quebec City
Quebec City is the capital of the province of Quebec and is the second largest city in the province, after Montreal. Quebec’s Old Town (Vieux-Québec) is the only North American fortified city north of Mexico whose walls still exist. It was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1985 as the “Historic District of Old Quebec”. It is also one of the oldest cities in North America.
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. Originally dedicated to l’Enfant Jésus,
1750s – Musee de Fort, Quebec City, Quebec
Quaint little early 18th century building facing towards the Chateau Frontenac, also with Chateau-esque detailing in the corner turret and steep rooflines.
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 and Major William Robe
Designed in the neoclassic Palladian style, the Cathedral was modeled after the famous church of St.
1808 – Morrin College, Quebec City, Quebec
Architect: Thomas Baillargé
In the days of New France, the Royal Redoubt, stood on the site of the Morrin Centre.
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, the construction of the chapel began in 1817. After the Jesuits returned to Canada in 1849,
1822 – Notre Dame de Quebec Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec
Architect: Jean Baillargé, François Baillargé, Thomas Baillargé
Located on this site since 1647, the Cathedral has twice been destroyed by fire throughout the centuries.
1824 – Conservatoire d’art dramatique, Quebec City, Quebec
Architect: George Blaiklock
Based on plans by George Blaiklock, the first Neo-classical architect in Quebec, the Conservatoire d’art dramatique was originally built as Trinity Chapel-of-ease.
