Discover this tour
Discover in the traditions and lifestyles of another time. Meet daring people. Admire the beauty of these shrines with their visual arts, architecture and displays of numerous artifacts. Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere that lends itself to quiet contemplation and pilgrimages.
Châteauguay
The founder of the Sisters of Charity (Grey Nuns of Montreal), Marguerite d’Youville used this site to cultivate highly productive land to feed the sick. The Manoir d’Youville is located on Île Saint-Bernard, a former Châteauguay seigneury. This historic site, with one of the oldest mills in North America (1686), boasts an enchanting setting on the banks of the Châteauguay River and Lake Saint-Louis, as well as a wildlife refuge.
Kahnawake
This 18th-century Jesuit Mission is located in the Mohawk community of Kahnawake. Built in 1720 in the old Fort St. Louis, the mission exhibits historical, cultural and archaeological treasures, including the tomb of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a young Indigenous woman, canonized on October 21, 2012. Located in front of the church, the interpretation center is open on specific terms and schedule.
La Prairie
An ancient charnel house. A bell dating back to 1767. Benches with a particular function. It is here, at the La Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge Sanctuary, that you will find these intriguing remnants of the past and many other remarkably well-preserved works – all ready, in their own way, to tell their story. To explore this heritage monument is to delve into the heart of La Prairie’s history.
Longueuil
This co-cathedral, with its Gothic Revival architecture and Neo-Byzantine dome, was inaugurated in 1887 and is listed as a heritage building. The museum houses objects dating back to the origins of the parish in 1697. The co-cathedral’s value as a heritage building and its unique character put it among the top-rated buildings in Quebec. Visitors can also enjoy a temporary exhibition and cultural activities.
Longueuil
Explore the world of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM), the first woman teaching order founded by a Canadian, Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher. On this classified heritage site, discover the Foundation House, the convent, the chapel, the museum, the exhibition room and the historic rooms where Marie-Rose lived. A 5-minute walk will take you to her tomb in the chapel dedicated to her in the co-cathedral.
Boucherville
Founded in 1667, Boucherville is one of the oldest cities in Quebec, and the Church Square is the historic heart of the city. Built in stone, the church, flanked by the former convent on the right and the former presbytery on the left, dominates the plaza. In addition to the beauty of the church, which features a high altar considered one of the masterpieces of Quebec’s ancient sculpture, a museum of sacred art has recently been built, where visitors can discover numerous artifacts and objects of interest.
Varennes
This sanctuary is dedicated to the first Canadian-born saint, Marguerite d’Youville. At her birthplace, discover the life, spirituality and work of this woman who devoted herself to those most in need. Visit the exhibition hall, the funeral chapel in the Basilica of Saint Anne of Varennes (1887) and the Maison Grise, a place that welcomes pilgrims and offers help to the community.
