Cimetière Saint-Charles
Cimetière Saint-Charles, Catholic cemetery in Quebec City, Canada
Description
Cimetière Saint-Charles is a burial ground in Quebec City divided into two distinct sections developed at different periods. The original area sits along rue St-Vallier, while a more recent section is located closer to boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel.
History
The cemetery was established in 1855 as the burial ground for families from Saint-Roch and Saint-Sauveur parishes in Quebec City. It became a place where the community gathered to honor and remember their deceased.
Culture
The cemetery holds graves of many people who were important to Quebec over the generations, and walking through it you can see how burial practices and monument styles changed over time. The way families chose to remember their loved ones through stone and inscription reflects what mattered most to them.
Practical
A mobile app is available with interactive maps and tools to help you navigate the cemetery and find specific graves easily. This resource makes it simple to plan your walk through the different sections.
Did you know?
The cemetery's 1850s garden design was created by Charles Baillargé, an engineer and architect who shaped its original landscape with thought and skill. His vision shows how nature was deliberately woven into the burial grounds.
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