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Chapel of the Ursuline convent

Monastère des Ursulines de Québec

The monastery comprises a whole block in the old town, though only the chapel and the museum are open to visitors. It was founded in 1639 by the French nun Marie de l'Incarnacion (later canonized) as the first female Catholic order in the Americas. The chapel dates from 1730 and is with its wooden altar considered a masterpiece of Franco-Canadian woodwork. In the museum you can learn about the activities of the Ursuline order in Quebec throughout history, and on display there are things related to its curriculum such as embroidery and musical instruments. Also the museum, in a building from 1687, has beautiful details preserved since construction including wooden staircases and windows.

Address: 12 Rue Donnacona
Hours: May-Sep: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; Oct-Apr: Tue-Sun 13:00-17:00
Price: $10

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