Jesuit house of Sillery
About This Museum
Would you believe this unassuming stone house is the oldest surviving building in all of Quebec City? It doesn't shout for attention, sitting quietly on the Chemin du Foulon, but its story goes back to 1637. This was the heart of the first Jesuit mission established for the Indigenous peoples in New France. Stepping inside feels like walking directly into the 17th century, where you can almost hear the whispers of a pivotal cultural crossroads.
Collection Highlights
You'll find fragments of Iroquoian pottery resting near religious medallions and old trade goods, telling a silent story of two worlds meeting. One of the most poignant items is a simple wooden altar, worn smooth by time and use.
Visitor Information
It's a small museum, so you don't need to block out a whole day—a peaceful hour or two lets you soak it all in. Just check their seasonal hours before you go, as they can change.
Architecture & Building
It's built in the rugged, no-nonsense style of New France's earliest days: thick fieldstone walls, a steeply pitched roof, and small-paned windows designed to withstand the harsh climate.
Contact & Location
Address: Maison des Jésuites de Sillery, 2320, Chemin du Foulon, Sillery, Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge, Québec, Agglomération de Québec, Capitale-Nationale, Québec, G1T 1P9, Canada
Phone: +1 418-654-0259
