Mount Hermon Cemetery, Protestant cemetery in Sillery, Canada
Mount Hermon Cemetery is a burial ground in Sillery with paths winding through the terrain and bordered by various trees. The elevated setting offers views toward the St. Lawrence River and the landscape beyond.
The cemetery was founded in 1848 when Quebec City's Anglican burial ground reached full capacity and a new Protestant burial site was needed. It grew to become a major resting place for Protestant communities and reflects their development in the region.
The cemetery displays monuments made from multiple stone types that reflect the diversity of communities resting here. An Inukshuk monument honors the connection to Inuit culture and is seen by visitors as a sign of remembrance.
The cemetery features a Gothic Revival building and a receiving vault on the grounds, used for storing remains during winter months. Visitors should expect uneven terrain and winding paths as they explore the property.
The cemetery holds a memorial dedicated to those who perished in the 1914 Empress of Ireland maritime disaster, one of the worst maritime accidents in Canadian history. This memorial reminds visitors of a tragedy that claimed hundreds of lives.
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