1687 – Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Montreal, Quebec

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Saint-Sulpice Seminary was erected between 1684 and 1687 and is the oldest building in Montreal. 20 years later, the building was extended by Messrs of Saint-Sulpice who ran the Notre-Dame parish and were seigneurs of the island of Montréal for nearly two centuries. This striking historical structure, a true symbol of continuity, is a prime example of the institutional architecture in New France. Its clock dates to 1701, which would be the oldest of its kind in North America.

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Clerkin, Paul (2009, December 11). *1687 – Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Montreal, Quebec*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/1687-saint-sulpice-seminary-montreal-quebec/ (Updated 2026, April 17)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1687 – Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Montreal, Quebec." *Archiseek.com*, 11 Dec. 2009, https://www.archiseek.com/1687-saint-sulpice-seminary-montreal-quebec/. Updated 17 Apr. 2026.

Published December 11, 2009 | Last Updated April 17, 2026

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