Haute-Ville in Québec in Capitale-Nationale, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

Premier Hôpital au Canada

First Hospital in Canada

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 24, 2014

1. Premier Hôpital au Canada Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

English:
The Hotel-Dieu of Quebec, founded on the 16th August, 1637 by the Duchesse d’Aiguillon and the Augustines Hospitalieres de Dieppe, is the first hospital established in America, north of Mexico. Here, ever since their arrival in 1639, the Augustines have ministered to alleviate human suffering

French:
L’Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, fondé 16 août 1637, par la Duchesse d’Aiguillon et les Augustines Hospitalieres de Dieppe, est le premier hôpital établi en Amérique au nord du Mexique. Arrivées en 1639, les Augustines s’y dévouent, depuis lors, au soulagement des souffrances humaines.

Erected 1937 by Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada/Commission des sites et des monuments historiques du Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1637.

Location. 46° 48.909′ N, 71° 12.663′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Capitale-Nationale

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. It is in Haute-Ville. It is on Côte du Palais close to Rue Mcmahon, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Côte du Palais, Québec G1R 2J6, Canada. Touch for directions.

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: Hôtel-Dieu de Québec (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Hôtel-Dieu de Québec (a few steps from this marker); Michel Sarrazin (a few steps from this marker); Marie-Catherine de Saint-Augustin (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Site historique du Monastère-des-Augustines de-l'Hôtel-Dieu-de-Québec (about 90 meters away); Irish Roots in Old Québec (about 90 meters away); Les photographes Livernois (about 150 meters away); Protecting the Upper Town (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 24, 2014

2. Premier Hôpital au Canada Marker

L’Hôtel-Dieu de Québec dedication plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 24, 2014

3. L’Hôtel-Dieu de Québec dedication plaque

English:
Hôtel-Dieu of Quebec
founded in 1637
by the Duchess d’Aiguillon
Hospital dedicated to the precious blood which was shed for the redemption of mankind. (Duchess d’Aiguillon.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.