Government House, Quebec City

Name: Government House
Address: Quebec City, Canada

#37 among attractions in Quebec City

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Quebec's Government House, known as Spencer Wood, was the viceregal residence of Quebec. It was built in 1854. Located at Bois-de-Coulonge Park in Sillery, it was purchased by the Quebec government in 1870, and served as the residence of Quebec lieutenant governors until 1966, when a major fire destroyed the main residence. ()

Alternative names: Area: 59.31 acres (0.0927 mi²)Elevation: 200 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°47'19"N, 71°14'22"W

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Sainte-Foy (Sillery)Quebec City Canada

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Government House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Mount Hermon Cemetery, Plains of Abraham, St. Michel de Sillery Church.

1 miNE
Art from Quebec and by Quebecois painters
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Quebec City
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Quebec City, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) stands as a beacon of artistic excellence and cultural heritage in Canada. This prestigious museum, established in 1933, is dedicated to promoting and preserving Quebec art while...
0.8 miSW
Cemetery
Mount Hermon Cemetery, Quebec City
20 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Quebec City, Mount Hermon Cemetery stands as a serene and poignant reminder of the city's past. This tranquil resting place, established in 1848, is not only a cemetery but also a testament to the diverse cultural heritage of Quebec City.
1.2 miNE
Colonial battle site in a storied park
Plains of Abraham, Quebec City
30 min walk • The Plains of Abraham, a historic and expansive park, is a jewel in the heart of Quebec City, Canada. This storied site, spanning over 103 hectares, is not only a green oasis but also a significant landmark that bore witness to pivotal moments in Canadian history.
1 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Michel de Sillery Church, Quebec City
26 min walk • St. Michel de Sillery Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Sillery, Quebec City. It is situated between Quebec Route 136 to the south and the College of Jesus and Mary of Sillery to the north, and is part of the Sillery Heritage Site in the borough of Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge.
1 miW
Cemetery
Beth Israel Cemetery, Quebec City
27 min walk • Beth Israel Cemetery is a 1-acre cemetery in the borough of Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is a National Historic Site of Canada.
1.1 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint-Dominique Church, Quebec City
29 min walk • Saint-Dominique Church is a Roman Catholic church in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was constructed between 1929 and 1930. In 2014, the church was added to the Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec.
~1890 ftNE
Synagogue
Beth Israel Ohev Sholom Congregation, Quebec City
10 min walk • Congregation Beth Israel Ohev Sholem is a synagogue and community center located in the district of Sillery in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
1.2 miNE
Park
The Battlefields Park, Quebec City
30 min walk • The Battlefields Park includes the Plains of Abraham with the nearby and smaller Des Braves park, both within the district of Montcalm in Quebec City, and forms one of the few Canadian national urban parks.
1.3 miNE
Church
St. Patrick's Church, Quebec City
34 min walk • St. Patrick's Church is the only English-speaking parish in the Archdiocese of Quebec, is located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1832, the parish has occupied several different buildings as the population of English-speaking Catholics, primarily Irish, in Quebec City has swollen and shrunk.
~1810 ftW
Colonial architecture
Sillery Heritage Site, Quebec City
9 min walk • The Sillery Heritage Site is an area containing historic residences and institutional properties located in the Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge borough of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is one of four heritage sites which are located in the City of Quebec.
1.5 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Grand Théâtre de Québec, Quebec City
38 min walk • The Grand Théâtre de Québec is a performing arts complex in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was conceived to commemorate the Canadian Centennial of 1967 and the Quebec Conference, 1864, one of the key meetings leading to the Canadian Confederation of 1867.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Government House?

Nearby attractions include Sillery Heritage Site, Quebec City (9 min walk), Beth Israel Ohev Sholom Congregation, Quebec City (10 min walk), Mount Hermon Cemetery, Quebec City (20 min walk), Parc des Braves, Quebec City (24 min walk).

How to get to Government House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Government House:

Bus

Saint-Charles-Garnier • Lines: 800, 801 (13 min walk)
Holland • Lines: 800, 801 (13 min walk)