Our properties
The Canadian Heritage of Quebec owns approximately 25 buildings and sites which have a natural or cultural heritage value in the Province of Quebec. Many of CHQ’s properties are listed on the Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec (www.patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca).
Montreal Area
- Hurtubise House, Westmount. Heritage site and building; provincial designation in 2004.
- Simon Fraser House, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. Heritage site and building; provincial designation in 1962.
- Frost Church, Waterloo.
Quebec Area
- Domaine Pointe-de-Saint-Vallier, Saint-Vallier. Heritage site; municipal designation in 1998.
Charlevoix Area
- Seigneurial Mill of Les Éboulements. Heritage building; municipal designation in 2010.
- La chapelle de procession de St-Nicolas, Les Éboulements. Heritage Building; provincial designation in 1961.
North-Shore Area
- Molson-Beattie House, Tadoussac.
- Pointe-Sauvage & Bon Désir Farm, Bergeronnes.
- Pointe-à-Boisvert, Les Escoumins.
Laurentian Mountain Area
- Greenwood Centre for Living History, Hudson. Heritage site dates back to 1732.
Lower St-Lawrence/Gaspésie Areas
- Sir John A. Macdonald B&B, Rivière-du-Loup. Heritage site; municipal designation in 2003.
- Fraser Manor, Rivière-du-Loup. Heritage building; provincial designation in 1991.
- Cap Mont-Joli and its buildings, Percé. Heritage site; provincial designation in 1973. Captain’s Cottage, Laberge House and Wexford Manor.
- Cap Barré, Percé. Heritage site; provincial designation in 1973.
- Rivière-Madeleine site, Rivière-Madeleine.
Among the properties listed above, some houses are open to visitors and some may even be rented during the summer. The summer operations and activities are mainly managed by local partners from non-profit organization who are also committed in the fields of culture or nature. The collaboration of these partners is also a key factor in the development of these properties.
Our projects
It is our pleasure to provide this information on CHQ’s restoration projects in 2011 and 2012, during which period we invested nearly $1M to preserve its properties, including the following restoration projects:
- The Hurtubise House in Westmount – view details and photos
- The Domaine Pointe-de-Saint-Vallier – view details and photos
- The Les Éboulements Mill – view details and photos
We take this opportunity to emphasize, once again, the outstanding quality of work completed by the architects, engineers, archaeologists and curators who collaborated on these projects. We also thank all our wonderful partners and volunteers for their involvement in these projects. A special thanks to the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (MCC) and the City of Montreal for their financial support which was very much appreciated in the realization of some of these projects.
Finally, our sincere thanks to all of you, our members and friends, for your support and donations which are a very important contribution to the realization of our mission dedicated to the preservation of Quebec’s heritage.
The Canadian Heritage of Quebec: over 50 years of expertise in heritage conservation in Quebec
Since its founding in 1960, The Canadian Heritage of Quebec (CHQ) has favoured a professional approach in its interventions in order to preserve and maintain the integrity, the authenticity and the spirit of each of its properties. Also, CHQ promotes collaboration with professionals specializing in heritage restoration to better guide and implement its projects. CHQ adopts a step-by-step approach.
Prior to any intervention, for example, extensive studies are done to make the best choices in restoration work. This means more time and money, but ensures preservation of historical information and maintains building integrity and spirit. Partnership with the community is another important aspect of CHQ’s approach. CHQ collaborates with government and municipal institutions which support our conservation work by their expertise and/or financial support.
For over 50 years, Canadian Heritage of Québec has preserved, maintained and implemented restoration projects on many unique heritage sites in Quebec. Its activities are mainly funded by donations from foundations and the public as well as from revenues generated through its summer operations.
Financing future projects of the CHQ
In 2012, CHQ conducted an audit on the Sir John A. Macdonald House in Rivière-du-Loup and on the Percé buildings. As a result, new restoration projects will soon be put forward in order to preserve these heritage properties. This is why your donations are greatly appreciated and very important to CHQ’s mission.
You can make donations through the following link Become a Member or by contacting us through email at mail@hcq-chq.org. CHQ will issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes (108075292 RR0001).
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