Le 29 Octobre 1850
l'Asile du Bon-Pasteur de Québec
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La modeste propriété prit le nom de
Saint-Vincent de Paul
en mémoire de la société
qui l’avait acquise à l'institut
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Cette première maison
out être remplacée par l’edifice actuel
l’an 1926
was established on this site
the Sanctuary of the Good Shepherd of Québec
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The modest property took the name of
Saint-Vincent de Paul
in memory of the society
which had acquired it from the institute
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This first house
was to be replaced by the current building
in 1926
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 29, 1850.
Location. 46° 48.423′ N, 71° 13.061′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Capitale-Nationale. It is in Saint-Jean-Baptiste. It is at the intersection of Rue de la Chevrotière and Rue Jacques-Parizeau, on the left when traveling north on Rue de la Chevrotière. The marker is mounted at eye-level on the southeast corner of the building at this location, facing Rue de la Chevrotière. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Camille Laurin (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Adélard Godbout (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Grande Allée Drill Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Louis-Alexandre Taschereau (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jardin Hélène-Paradis (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); 8 mai 1984 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Calibre: 15 cm schwere Feldhaubitze 02 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); A Golf Club on the Plains of Abraham (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.
Also see . . . Asile Bon-Pasteur (Ville de Québec).
Excerpt: In the early 19th century the wood(Submitted on April 20, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)trade and shipyards brought workers and sailors to Québec City, many of whom visited brothels. Lots of poor women, immigrants, and women from the country worked as prostitutes. Even though the practice was tolerated, sometimes they would spend brief spells in prison, usually for vagrancy, before returning to their dreadful conditions.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 4, 20192. Le 29 Octobre 1850 MarkerThe marker is mounted on the southeast [left] corner of the building here today.A lawyer by the name of George Manley Muir suggested the Society of St. Vincent de Paul help the woman by funding a refuge where they could be looked after and educated. A devoted widow, Marie Fitzback, was recruited to organize the project. Marie Fitzback was a skilled organizer and extended the refuge on Rue De La Chevrotière, where it now opened its doors to poor children. In 1855 it was named Asile Bon-Pasteur. The following year the Church recognized the new order of the Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, known as the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, who taught the women a trade and educated the poor young girls, whether they spoke English or French.
Until 1975 the Sisters of the Good Shepherd used these buildings to help destitute women and children in a variety of ways. Once the nuns had left, a citizens’ group opposed government plans to demolish the buildings and build an office block. In 1976 the newly elected provincial government shelved plans to demolish the buildings, which were instead converted by the Corporation d’aménagement du couvent Bon-Pasteur into seven housing cooperatives for a total of 240 apartments. A daycare, grocery store, offices, and a recording studio completed the makeover.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
