Decorative Exhibition
Decorative ExhibitionPôle culturel du Monastère des Ursulines
La Cité-Limoilou
Founded in 1639, this monastery was North America's first girls' school. Today its chapel dazzles with carved wood, gilded objects, and ancient artworks embroidered by the Ursulines themselves: a quiet sanctuary away from Old Quebec's crowds.
Historic sacred space
Canada's oldest girls school
Rare religious art collection
Carved wood masterpieces
Tips
🕊️"A quiet, bright and holy space, away from the hordes of tourists"
🎨don't miss the pre-Revolution paintings in the chapel
🎤guided tours only when staff available, call ahead
Pôle culturel du Monastère des Ursulines
La Cité-LimoilouOpens Saturday at 10:00 AM
Decorative ExhibitionDecorative ExhibitionFounded in 1639, this monastery was North America's first girls' school. Today its chapel dazzles with carved wood, gilded objects, and ancient artworks embroidered by the Ursulines themselves: a quiet sanctuary away from Old Quebec's crowds.
Historic sacred space
Canada's oldest girls school
Rare religious art collection
Carved wood masterpieces
Tips
🕊️"A quiet, bright and holy space, away from the hordes of tourists"
🎨don't miss the pre-Revolution paintings in the chapel
🎤guided tours only when staff available, call ahead