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Religious heritage in Quebec

Churches, shrines and sacred places rich in history and architecture.

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Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Virgin Mary the Consolatory

Located in a picturesque countryside, this monastery is the magnificent result of the ongoing efforts of a religious community devoted to prayer.

Abbaye bénédictine Sainte-Marie des Deux-Montagnes

On the hill of this abbey, overlooking Lac des Deux-Montagnes, the Benedictine monks pray and chant.

Calvaire d’Huberdeau

Around 1920, the Fathers of Montfort imported from Vaucouleurs, France, 27 magnificent statues, each seven feet high and weighing some 700 pounds.
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The Church of the Gesù

Inaugurated by the Jesuits in 1865, the church is one of the oldest in Montréal.
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Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes

From the slope of the Montagne de Rigaud, this pilgrimage site offers a splendid panoramic view of the surrounding region.

Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Beauvoir

This establishment is dedicated to the Sacred-Heart of Jesus.
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Église Saint-Louis-de-France

Replacing the old church build in 1734, the current church was inaugurated in 1879.

Église de l’Annonciation (Oka )

This church in Oka is historically linked to the first Native American mission established by the Sulpicians.

Église Saint-Christophe d’Arthabaska

Traditional stone church built in the Romanesque style in 1873.

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

Erected between 1824 and 1829, the basilica is the first neogothic church in Canada.

St.James United Church

When it opened in 1889, St. James was the largest Methodist church in Canada.
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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine at the Saint-Francis-Xavier Mission

This Shrine in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, in the St. Francis-Xavier Mission (1720), is dedicated to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the first North American Indigenous person to be canonized, on October 12, 2012.

Silver steeples and grand basilicas punctuate nearly every Quebec skyline, telling four centuries of history in stone and stained glass. Many churches, sanctuaries, and chapels welcome visitors year-round, hosting organ concerts, guided tours, and some of the best viewpoints in their regions. You don’t need to be a believer to be moved by the craftsmanship and the quiet these places hold. Step inside this remarkable heritage through our listings in Québec.