Le Monastère des Augustines

An Adventure Within. In 1639, three French Augustine nuns stepped ashore in Quebec, where they founded the first hospital in North America north of Mexico. This historic place, completely restored and redesigned in a unique fashion, offers an opportunity to connect with their remarkable heritage. Le Monastère encompasses a museum, an archival centre and experiential lodging under its roof. Visitors will have the exceptional opportunity of reliving the history of this super site thanks to an innovative architectural concept combining past and present.  

Travel back in time. Tracing the evolution of the spiritual and social engagement of the Augustinian Sisters of Quebec through the ages, the permanent exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the past. Throughout the rooms, you will find selected objects from the 60,000 artifacts drawn from the Augustinian Sisters’ 12 monastery hospitals. the exhibition encourages visitors to let the history and values of the Augustinian Sisters resonate in their own lives. Le Monastère des Augustines archive Centre, open by appointment, will house treasures – a full linear kilometre of historic books and other documents – accessible to anyone interested in tracing the development of Quebec society.