Ursuline Monastery

Quebec City, Canada

The Ursuline Monastery of Quebec City was founded by a missionary group of Ursuline nuns in 1639. It is the oldest institution of learning for women in North America. Today, the monastery serves as the General Motherhouse of the Ursuline Sisters of the Canadian Union. The community there also operates an historical museum and continues to serve as a teaching centre.

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Founded: 1639
Category: Religious sites in Canada

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Ivy Hwang (2 years ago)
It was very impressive and nice curating. It reminded me of the time when I was in boarding school, which was also founded by Catholic nuns.
briantravelman (2 years ago)
The museum was very interesting, and it's so fascinating what the French accomplished here. I was just confused, because I was charged $12 for entry, despite reading online that it's free, because it's maintained by the Church. And there was also a sign on the road around the corner indicating that it's free, so I'm not sure what exactly is free here, but it's not the museum. I didn't mind paying, as the place as very interesting, but there seems to be a lot of conflicting information regarding entry fees for the museum.
victoria robins (3 years ago)
Wonderful place to learn history of Quebec from a unique perspective. We had a spontaneous ‘tour’ from the attendant/docent. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, the docent’s stories made the visit, the best part of our wander around old Quebec!
John A Thomson, Jr. (4 years ago)
Gorgeous church
Igor Pivovar (4 years ago)
Very interesting museum
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