Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church
410, rue Saint-Jean
Thinker Of “Mio” Titled "Si..."
This stone sculpture is a parody of the Thinker statue by Auguste Rodin. "Si..." is located in front of the former presbytery of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church on rue Saint-Jean.
"La Petite Liseuse"
"The Little Reader" by Lewis Pagé is a bronze sculpture created in 2007. It is located behind the Bibliothèque Claire-Martin.
"Les Muses"
By Alfred Laliberté (1878-1953). This sculpture sits in the middle of Place D'Youville, facing the Palais Montcalm.
"The Great Welcome"
By Nicole Taillon. The statue is located at Rue des Jardins, between Buade and Sainte-Anne streets
Cardinal Taschereau Monument
Elzéar-Alexandre Taschereau was a Canadian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Quebec from 1871 until his death in 1898. The first Canadian cardinal, he was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope Leo XIII in 1886.
The UNESCO Monument
On Dufferin Terrace. This monument commemorates the inscription in 1985 of the Historic District of Old Québec on UNESCO’s prestigious list of World Heritage sites.
Samuel de Champlain Monument
One of Quebec City's most spectacular landmarks, this monument honors Samuel Champlain, who founded the city in 1608.
"Monument of Faith"
By Adolphe Garneau (1874 – 1962). The Faith Monument was unveiled on October 16, 1916. It was erected to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the Catholic church in Canada.
Marie de L'Incarnation, 1599-1672
Marie de l’Incarnation was born in Tours, France and was one of the pioneers of New France. She founded the Ursuline convent at Québec City, the first school for Indian and French girls in North America.
King Louis XIV of France
This monument stands in the square outside the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires.
Gandhi Monument
Created by artist Gautam Pal as a symbol of the friendship between the people of India and Québec City.
"Member of Parliament Arriving in Québec"
In bronze, by Québec artist Alfred Laliberté. This is a new monument on the grounds marking the 225th anniversary of Québec’s parliamentary institutions and the first election of 1792.
Fontaine de Tourny
Located on the National Assembly grounds. This fountain was donated to the city of Québec by the Simons family to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the city of Québec. The fountain, dating from the second half of the 19th century, comes from the city of Bordeaux in France.
"The Brass Quartet"
By Lucienne Payan Cornet, 1996. Located at 100 boulevard René-Lévesque Est. This group of bronzes, integrated into the surrounding architecture and urban environment, deconstructs the movement of an animal in full flight.
"Embarkation"
By Michel Saulnier and Louis Chaurette. The sculpture was a gift from the Québec City Chamber of Commerce for the city’s 400th anniversary.
Monument To Painter Jean Paul Lemieux, 1904-1990
Jean Paul Lemieux was one of the foremost painters of twentieth century Québec.
Churchill Monument
A stone's throw from Saint-Louis Gate, the monument commemorating the visit of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and American President Franklin D. Roosevelt marks a turning point in history. In 1943 and 1944, the two world leaders discussed Second World War developments at two conferences in the city.
Roosevelt Monument
"Monument in Hommage to Women in Politics"
By sculptor Jules Lasalle. Located at the Québec National Assembly. The monument honours four women who played important roles in the advancement of women's rights in Québec: Marie Lacoste-Gérin-Lajoie, Idola St-Jean, Thérèse Casgrain and Marie-Claire Kirkland (next shot).
Marie-Claire Kirkland. She was the first woman appointed a Cabinet minister in Québec, the first woman appointed acting premier, and the first woman judge to serve in the Québec Provincial Court.
Maurice Duplessis Statue
At the Québec National Assembly. Duplessis was the 16th Premier of Québec from 1936 to 1939 and 1944 to 1959.
