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The Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec ("Our Lady of Quebec City"), located at 16, rue de Buade, Quebec City, Quebec, is the primatial church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Quebec. It is the oldest church in Canada and was the first church in Canada to be elevated to the rank of minor basilica , by Pope Pius IX in 1874.
Mar 3, 2016 · Drawing by Chaussegros de Léry, 1743. Notre-Dame de Québec is a cathedral-basilica with primatial status, being the mother church of a primate of the Catholic Church in Canada, in this case the Archbishop of Québec. It is also the see of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Québec .
Religious Sites. 418-692-2533 #1. Visit Website. Standing on the same location since 1647 and designated a Canada National Historic Site given its architectural value, the Cathedral bears witness to the history of a whole population.
Notre-Dame-de-Québec has served the first Catholic parish in North America ever since 1664. It acquired cathedral status in 1674 when it became the seat of the huge Diocese of Québec, and 200 years later, that of a basilica. Its history has been marked by shelling, fires, and multiple reconstructions and renovations.
Situated in the very heart of Old Québec, Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral-Basilica welcomes visitors throughout the year. Recognized as one of Québec and Canada’s historic monuments, it is located in the historic quarter of Old Québec, designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Située en plein cœur du Vieux-Québec, la Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec accueille de nombreux visiteurs tout au long de l’année. Elle est classée monument historique du Québec et du Canada et fait partie de l’arrondissement historique du Vieux-Québec, inscrit sur la liste du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO.
Basilica cathedral Notre-Dame de Québec. Open. Monday to friday : from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday: from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Sunday: from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Visits to the Museum and the Crypt, Closed. Garden of the Jubilee. Open : see shedute of church. For information Holy Door : www.diocesequebec350.ca. Gift shop.
