Architecture of Canada

Architecture and buildings of Canada including unbuilt projects, demolished buildings, and heritage buildings. Covers major cities including Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Displayed in chronological order from the 17th century to the present day.

1687 – Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Montreal, Quebec

Saint-Sulpice Seminary was erected between 1684 and 1687 and is the oldest building in Montreal.

1688 – Place-Royale, Quebec City, Quebec

Place Royal is a square in the Lower Town of Quebec.

1723 – Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Quebec City, Quebec

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, a small church in the Lower Town, started in 1687 and was completed in 1723.

1750s – Musee de Fort, Quebec City, Quebec

Quaint little early 18th century building facing towards the Chateau Frontenac,

1803 – Hopital l’Hotel-Dieu Church, Quebec City, Quebec

Small church in the grounds of the religious-run hospital,

1804 – Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral, Quebec City, Quebec

Architect: Captain Hall & Major William Robe

Designed in the neoclassic Palladian style,

1805 – Government House, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Architect: Isaac Hildreth

Reminiscent of a small Irish or English late 18th century country house,

1808 – Morrin College, Quebec City, Quebec

Architect: Thomas Baillargé

In the days of New France,

1810 – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Quebec City, Quebec

The oldest Presbyterian congregation in North America, received in 1802,

1817 – Jesuit Church, Quebec City, Quebec