Saint-Sulpice Seminary
130 rue Notre-Dame West, Montreal, QC H2Y 1T1Map
Le Vieux Port
+1 514 873 2015(Tourist Information)
Neighborhood: Old Montreal
Overview
The oldest existing building in the city of Montreal, erected between 1684 and 1687, this seminary stands as a testament to the Sulpician nuns, under whose stewardship the fledgling province of Quebec developed. Designed by François Dollier de Casson, salient features include the field-stone walls, lush gardens and the oldest church clock on the continent, itself a striking piece of work. The building is a sober piece of work, more an artifact of colonial pragmatism than a religious monument.
- Type:
Attractions & Landmarks
- Nearest Train: Place-d'Armes
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