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Buildings in Canada that have stood through generations are considered gems in this nation’s history. Have you ever felt bewildered once stepping inside or even seeing face-to-face the historical buildings of your nation? These premises that have stood through generations and witnessed remarkable events that are now written in history books.
Canada has some phenomenal establishments that are still standing today, dating from the early 1600s. Perhaps not too surprisingly, they’re all located in Québec, largely in the Québec City and Montreal areas.
Below are several oldest buildings in Canada, many of which are open to visitors, so any history buffs out there can add them to their travel bucket list.
Maison des Jésuites-de-Sillery (1637)
Quebec is home to dozens of the oldest buildings in Canada, but the Maison des Jésuites-de-Sillery is the oldest in the entire country. It was part of the first establishment built in New France by the Jesuits, who were on a mission to evangelize the Indigenous population.
Auberge Place d’Armes (1640)
Built as an inn in the early 1600s by early French settler Guillame Coulliard, the building is still owned by his descendants and is used for that same purpose today. It’s also home to Bistro 1640 — an upscale restaurant with modern Canadian cuisine.
Ursuline Monastery of Quebec City (1642)
Founded by a missionary group of Ursuline nuns, the monastery is the oldest institution for educating women in North America. Although it suffered some damage in the Siege of Québec, its gothic buildings are still standing today.
Maison Delisle (1648)
This little rectangular house previously belonged to military captain Paul Perrault. Although it may look small, it actually underwent an expansion in the late 1600s. As one of the oldest buildings in Canada, this has been put through the wringer since it was built — in 1759, English forces attacked it and then set it on fire. But hey, it’s still standing.
Maison du Duc-de-Kent (1648)
Sat just behind the Chateau Frotenac, The Duke of Kent house is earned its name from its most famous resident: Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn. Much of the building has been updated since its construction, but the foundation and the first floor walls are the originals.
Maison Hudon (1668)
Also known as Maison Rouge thanks to its distinctive red roof, this house was originally built to house the Hudon family. The interiors underwent a renovation in 2007 and it was sold to new owners in 2010.
Manoir Boucher de Niverville (1668)
This historic residence underwent a restoration in the 1960s and is now a publicly accessible monument. Although it is currently temporarily closed from public viewings. Inside, there is an exhibit on bourgeois life in New France.
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