Ursulines of Quebec, Quebec City

Name: Ursulines of Quebec
Address: Quebec City, Canada
Telephone: +141 8694 0694

#46 among attractions in Quebec City

Museum, History museum

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The Ursuline Monastery of Quebec City was founded by a missionary group of Ursuline nuns in 1639 under the leadership of Mother Marie of the Incarnation, O.S.U. 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. ()

Established: 1639 (385 years ago)Coordinates: 46°48'44"N, 71°12'32"W

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La Cite (Centre-ville Québec City)Quebec City Canada

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+141 8694 0694

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Ursulines of Quebec – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chateau St. Louis, Citadelle of Quebec, Musée de l'Amérique francophone, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church.

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~1600 ftE
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~1360 ftE
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~970 ftNE
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~650 ftNE
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~1000 ftSW
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~700 ftN
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Which popular attractions are close to Ursulines of Quebec?

Nearby attractions include Vieux-Québec–Cap-Blanc–Colline Parlementaire, Quebec City (1 min walk), St. Andrew's Church, Quebec City (2 min walk), Édifice Price, Quebec City (2 min walk), Old Quebec, Quebec City (2 min walk).

How to get to Ursulines of Quebec by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ursulines of Quebec:

Bus

Terminus D'Youville / 2048 • Lines: 10 (7 min walk)
Place d'Youville (7 min walk)

Ferry

Québec • Lines: Québec - Lévis (9 min walk)
Lévis • Lines: Québec - Lévis (26 min walk)

Train

Québec (13 min walk)