Édifice Marie-Guyart

The Édifice Marie-Guyart is a 33-story concrete tower rising about 126 meters above Parliament Hill in Quebec City. The structure features expansive windows supplying natural light to government office spaces and is served by 12 elevators connecting multiple ministries across the building.

Construction started in 1967 during Quebec's government expansion and was completed in 1972 under architect Édouard Fiset's design. The tower became part of a larger push to strengthen provincial administration through contemporary architecture.

The building was named in 1987 to honor Saint Marie of the Incarnation, a founder of the Ursuline order in New France. This choice connects the modern structure to the region's spiritual heritage.

The complex provides parking for 1,500 vehicles across four underground levels, making access convenient for visitors and staff. At the top sits a public observation platform with free entry, offering expansive views across the city.

The Observatoire de la Capitale on the roof sits about 221 meters above sea level and is one of the few observation decks offering truly sweeping views of Quebec City and surrounding areas. From this vantage point, visitors can take in the entire cityscape and landscape in a single stop.

Location: Quebec City

Inception: 1972

Architects: Édouard Fiset

Architectural style: brutalist architecture

Floors above the ground: 33

Elevators: 12

Address: 675 boulevard René-Lévesque Est, G1R 6C8

GPS coordinates: 46.80806,-71.21722

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44