Voilà Québec: Monuments, statues, plaques and busts

José Artigas bust

Located in the Parc de l'Amérique-Latine, just a few steps from the courthouse, this bust was a gift from the Republic of Uruguay.

José Artigas was the first leader of the movement for the independance of Uruguay.[more]

José Martí bust

In the parc de l'Amérique-Latine, this bust was donated by the republic of Cuba.

It represents José Martí, a Cuban writer and patriot from the 19th century. He was one of the leaders in the struggle for Cuba's independance.[more]

Juan Montalvo bust

This bust is in the Parc de l'Amérique-Latine and was donated by the Republic of Equador.

Often referred to as the Cervantes of America, Equatorian writer Juan Montalvo was a major contributor to Spanish...[more]

Fontaine de Tourny

Located across from Parliament Hill and unveiled on July 3rd, 2007, it represents a 7-meter high monumental masterpiece. With its 43 water jets and lighting, this fountain is truly beautiful.

The Fontaine de Tourny was donated...[more]

Fresque des Québécois

At the corner of côte de la Montagne and rue Notre-Dame in Place-Royale, this 420 square-meter trompe-l'oeil highlights the city's 400-year history.

The Fresque des Québécois also pays tribute to some 15 historical...[more]

Fresque du Petit-Champlain

This fresco is located at the western end of rue du Petit-Champlain est située, at civic address 104-106. It pays tribute to the city's popular history by highlighting the origins of the Cap-Blanc area as both a harbour and...[more]

Montcalm mausoleum

Located in the heart of the Québec General Hospital cemetery, the mausoleum contains the remains of General Montcalm in a sarcophagus.

The mausoleuim door is surmounted with the name "Montcalm" and is decorated...[more]

The Seven-Year War Memorial

Found in the southwest section of the Hôpital général cemetery, this memorial pays tribute to those who perished during the Seven-Year War (1756-1763) which, originally, pitted England and Austria and Prussia, but...[more]

Honoré Mercier Monument

Located on Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale, the monument is dedicated to the man who was premier of Québec between 1887 and 1892.[more]

Monument to the Parliamentary Conference of the Americas

Located behind the Parliament building, on rue des Parlementaires, this small pyramid-shaped monument is a reminder that Québec hosted the Parliamentary Conference of the Americas in 1997.[more]

Monuments, statues, plaques and busts

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