Haute-Ville in Québec in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Premier Hôpital au Canada
First Hospital in Canada
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:
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° 12.674′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec . It is in Haute-Ville. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hôtel-Dieu de Québec (a few steps from this marker); Michel Sarrazin (within shouting distance of this marker); Irish Roots in Old Québec (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marie-Catherine de Saint-Augustin (about 90 meters away); Site historique du Monastère-des-Augustines de-l'Hôtel-Dieu-de-Québec (about 90 meters away); Protecting the Upper Town (about 150 meters away); Les photographes Livernois (about 150 meters away); Site du palais de l'intendant / Intendant's Palace Site (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 5 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.