TELLBY
English
Heritage

Le Monastere des Augustines

Canada

8 story sections

First hospital in North America and present-day world-class wellness center and Museum. Within top 5 French heritage institutions of Old Quebec and Canada.

History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Le Monastère des Augustines

    Welcome, distinguished traveler, to a sanctuary where history and healing are inextricably bound. We stand before Luh Moh-nas-tair dez Oh-goos-teen, nestled gracefully within the fortified walls of Old Kwebec, a city…

    Listen in the app
  2. 2The Heritage Wing & The Three-Keyed Chest

    As we gently step across the threshold into the Heritage Wing, pay close attention to the sensory shift in your environment. The air immediately feels different here, practically vibrating with centuries of hushed, purposeful…

    Listen in the app
  3. 3The Museum of Resonance and Memory

    Moving deeper into the complex, we arrive at the permanent museum exhibition, a true masterclass in historical preservation and archival curation. By the dawn of the twenty-first century, the Augustinian sisters recognized that…

    Listen in the app
  4. 4The Courtyard Gardens and The Twelve Arches

    Let us now transition outdoors into the tranquil sanctuary of the central courtyard garden. Feel the crisp, cool Kwebec breeze on your face and listen to the gentle, rhythmic rustling of the leaves above. …

    Listen in the app
  5. 5The Authentic Rooms: Monastic Minimalism

    We now find ourselves walking through the quiet, whitewashed residential corridors of the Authentic Wing. Notice how the ceiling gently slopes above your head, a charming architectural reminder that we are currently navigating…

    Listen in the app
  6. 6Luh Vee-vwar Restaurant & The Silent Breakfast

    Follow the inviting, wholesome aromas down to the ground floor, where we confidently enter the domain of Luh Vee-vwar, the monastery’s dedicated mindful eating restaurant. The culinary philosophy practiced within these walls is…

    Listen in the app
  7. 7The Historic Chapel and The Echo of Vespers

    Our analytical journey now brings us to the profound spiritual epicenter of the entire complex: the historic monastery chapel. Step quietly into this incredibly sacred space and allow your eyes a moment to adjust to the soft,…

    Listen in the app
  8. 8Le Monastère des Augustines

    As we slowly make our way toward the modern exit wing, heavily characterized by its sleek black ceilings, smooth concrete walls, and bright Scandinavian design elements, it is time to synthesize the profound journey we have just…

    Listen in the app

What is Le Monastere des Augustines?

Le Monastere des Augustines is a place in Canada with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationCanada
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates46.8154, -71.2099
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
Listen in the app