Churches and Places of Worship
An incredible wealth of religious diversity can be felt in more than 130 churches, 20 conventual chapels, two cathedrals and two basilicas, all of which bear witness to the many origins that colonized the region: Catholics, Anglicans, and other Protestants.
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The Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine
This is the most popular religious site in the province. It is home to the annual Sainte Anne Novena. The experience is a deeply moving and spiritual for the thousands of pilgrims who gather here from all over the world in the hopes that their prayers will find a kind ear in the good Sainte Anne.
The Novena begins every year on July 17, and concludes with the Feast Day of Sainte Anne on July 26.
Near the Basilica, visit the Saint Anne Museum and Cyclorama de Jérusalem.
Religious Communities and Sacred Art
Religious communities played a vital role in building Québec society. Among these, Les Ursulines were committed to education, les Augustines to health, and les soeurs du Bon Pasteur were dedicated to various charitable organizations.
Many of the communities that settled here devoted themselves to the arts, having brought from their homelands knowledge and skills.
Several museums and religious sites provide an opportunity to rediscover these works and the history that surrounds them:
Sacred Treasures
Shaded from sight in the deepest hollows of the region's churches and monasteries, a great many treasures have been preserved over the centuries. Today, the Québec region plays host to a veritable treasure hunt of such forgotten marvels.
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Festivals and Events
Québec's National Shrines
Visit our National Schrines and discover our rich religious heritage!
A Wedding in Québec City
Known throughout the world for its refined cuisine and quality of service, Québec City offers enchantment and romance. A divine setting in which to exchange your vows.