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PARLIAMENT HILL a Capital W ALKING TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HILL A Capital VISIT BY DAY OR BY NIGHT, DISCOVER THE WALKING TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HILL. 22 BOULEVARD RENÉ-LÉVESQUE R 21 14 9 RUE BON-PASTEUR 23 19 13 11 10 15 12 8 20 7 6 Parc de l'Am érique- Française AVENUE HONORÉ-MERCIE AVENUE RUE BERTHELOT 17 35 Place de ée-Nationale RUE SAINT-AMABLE 16 l’Assembl 36 5 RUE DES PARLEMENTAIRES ANÇAISE RUE LOUIS-ALEXANDRE-TASCHEREAU 2 18 ÈRE Parc de la 1 PORTE RIQUE-FR 3 Francophonie 37 4 SAINT-LOUIS ’ARTIGNY 38 34 RUE DE CLAIRE-FONTAINE 30 D RUE ÉE Start 24 RUE DE L’AMÉ GRANDE ALL RUE DE LA CHEVROTI 31 AVENUE TURNBULL AVENUE 29 32 É 25 RUE GEORGE-V EST GEORGE-V RUE 26 OUEST GEORGE-V RUE 28 AURIER AVENUE WILFRID-L AVENUE TACH AVENUE COURS GÉNÉRAL-DE MONTCALM GÉNÉRAL-DE COURS 33 27 N AVENUE GEORGE-VI A Century OF POLITICAL HISTORY WALKING TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HILL Approximate Duration: 90 minutes LEGEND CIRCUIT 1 TOUR REFERENCE POINTS Cover Photo HIGHLIGHTS Parliament Building, Pierre Joosten, CCNQ, 2002 Flap Photo Parliament Building, Eugen Kedl, CCNQ, 2000 LIST OF THE SITES Locate the site on the map and refere to the given page for its description. No. SITE TO VISIT PAGE 1 François-Xavier-Garneau monument 5 2 Honoré-Mercier monument 5 3 Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine monument 5 4 Louis-Joseph-Papineau monument 5 5 Parliament Building 6 6 Jean-Lesage monument 7 7 Pamphile-Le May Building 8 8 Inuksuk 8 9 Promenade des Premiers-Ministres 8 10 René-Lévesque monument 9 11 Honoré-Mercier Building 9 12 Jean-Antoine-Panet Building 9 13 Marie-Guyart Building 9 14 Sculpture 1 + 1 = 1 9 15 Observatoire de la Capitale 9 16 Daniel-Johnson monument 11 17 Chapelle historique Bon-Pasteur 11 18 Lomer-Gouin Building 12 19 Parc de l’Amérique-Française 12 20 Marie-Fitzbach Building 12 21 Hector-Fabre Building 12 22 Promenade des Acadiens 13 23 Grand Théâtre de Québec and Conservatoire de musique 13 24 Couvent des Franciscaines de Marie 14 25 Residence of Louis-Alexandre Taschereau 14 26 Martello Tower no. 2 14 27 Joan of Arc Garden 15 28 Charles-de-Gaulle monument 15 29 Montcalm monument 16 30 Saint-Cœur-de-Marie Church 16 31 Grande Allée 16 32 Club Renaissance 17 33 The Armoury 17 34 Parc de la Francophonie 18 35 André-Laurendeau Building 18 36 Commemorative plaque of the 125th anniversary of the Tribune de la presse 18 37 Adélard-Godbout monument 18 38 Maurice-Duplessis monument 18 After leaving VIEUX-QUÉBEC through the St. Louis Gate... St. Louis Gate and François-Xavier-Garneau monument Pierre Joosten, CCNQ, 2001 ...you enter the PARLIAMENT HILL area HAVE A NICE VISIT 1 FRANÇOIS-XAVIER-GARNEAU MONUMENT To your right, you will see the François-Xavier-Garneau monument. This work by Paul Chevré was created in 1912. Garneau was regarded as the national historian of French Canada. From 1845 to 1848, he wrote the first history of Canada (Histoire du Canada). Next, cross Avenue Honoré-Mercier and proceed toward the Parliament Building. 2 HONORÉ-MERCIER MONUMENT On the Place de l’Assemblée-Nationale, look to the left of the main walkway. The Honoré-Mercier monument is another work by Paul Chevré, also created in 1912. Prime Minister of Québec from 1887 to 1891, Honoré Mercier was a fervent advocate of Québec autonomy within Confederation. 3 LOUIS-HIPPOLYTE-LA FONTAINE MONUMENT Standing back from Honoré Mercier monument, you will see the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine monument. Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine was a reformist. He was – with Robert Baldwin – chief of the first responsible government of the Province of Canada from 1848 to 1851. 4 LOUIS-JOSEPH-PAPINEAU MONUMENT On your left again stands Louis-Joseph-Papineau monument. Great democrat, this chief of Parti canadien then of Parti patriote was Speaker of the House of Assembly of Lower Canada for more than 20 years, from 1815 to 1823 and from 1825 to 1838. WALKING TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HILL 5 National Assembly Chamber National Assembly Collection 5 PARLIAMENT BUILDING The Parliament Building houses the National Assembly, where the 125 parliamentarians of Québec, the MNAs, sit. It was built between 1877 and 1886, according to plans by engineer and architect Eugène-Étienne Taché. In the Second Empire style, the Parliament Building is an impressive structure: its four wings form a square of about 100 metres on each side. On the main facade of the building, there are 22 bronze statues. The work of various artists, these statues pay tribute to the women and men who left their mark on the history of Québec: political figures, explorers, founders, soldiers, missionaries, administrators. Begun in 1875, this set of monuments was completed in 1969 with the installation of the bronze of Maisonneuve. Architect Taché had planned out the complete program for the statues. However, beginning in 1913, various governments added figures not planned by the architect. The impressive fountain by the main entrance pays tribute to the first occupants of the Americas, the Amerindians. The sculptures adorning the fountain, The Amerindian Family (1889) and Fisherman with a Spear (1891), are by Louis-Philippe Hébert. Above the main entrance can be seen Québec’s coat of arms and its motto: Je me souviens (I remember). Architect Taché included this decorative element because it captured well the historical spirit that he wished to give to the building. The motto became official in 1939, when the Québec government adopted its new coat of arms. If you look upwards, you will be able to see the Fleurdelisé flying on top of the tower: it has been the flag of Québec since 1948. It is also possible to visit the interior of the Parliament Building. In it you will discover eloquent architecture and interior décor, which tell the history of Québec. Guides will welcome you. Guided tours of the National Assembly are 6 provided in French, English and Spanish. You may visit the National Assembly Chamber, where the parliamentary debates are held, and admire the magnificent works of art and ornamentation. You will also have access to the Legislative Council Chamber and the Presidents’ Gallery. The restaurant at the National Assembly is also a place to discover. Le Parlementaire is remarkable for its Beaux-Arts style décor and its renowned cuisine. The visitors’ entrance is at the corner of Avenue Honoré-Mercier and Grande Allée Est, door no. 3, near the Louis-Joseph- Papineau monument. 5 INFORMATION: National Assembly Protocol and Visitor Services Directorate André-Laurendeau Building 1050, rue des Parlementaires Québec (Québec) G1A 1A3 Telephone: (418) 643-7239 Fax: (418) 641-2638 Le Parlementaire restaurant Internet site: www.assnat.qc.ca National Assembly Collection Photo: Marc Lajoie 6 JEAN-LESAGE MONUMENT Follow the path that starts on the right side of the fountain. At the end stands the Jean-Lesage monument, a work by Annick Bourgeau, created in 2000. Jean Lesage was Prime Minister of Québec from 1960 to 1966; he is considered to be the father of the Quiet Revolution. Jean-Lesage monument Pierre Joosten, CCNQ, 2002 WALKING TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HILL 7 7 PAMPHILE-LE MAY BUILDING To your left, connected to the Parliament Building by a footbridge, you will find the Pamphile-Le May Building, which was constructed between 1910 and 1916. This building houses the Library of the National Assembly. Indeed, it is named after the first librarian appointed to the library after the Confederation. 8 INUKSUK Right to the Jean-Lesage monument, on a lower level, you will see the Inuksuk. This pile of stones “in the image of man” was erected in october 2002 to mark the friendship between Québec and Inuit nations. It is made of stones from the four corners of Nunavik. Interpretative panel on the promenade des Premiers-Ministres Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec 9 PROMENADE DES PREMIERS-MINISTRES Now, follow the Promenade des Premiers-Ministres. Stretching from Avenue Honoré-Mercier to Rue De La Chevrotière, this promenade overlooks Boulevard René-Lévesque. A series of interpretative panels summarize the political careers of the prime ministers who have led Québec since Confederation in 1867. 8 10 RENÉ-LÉVESQUE MONUMENT Indeed, to your left, you will see the René-Lévesque monument, a work by Fabien Pagé, created in 2001. René Lévesque, who died in 1987, was Prime Minister of Québec from 1976 to 1985. It is under his administration that were adopted the Charte de la langue française and the Act to govern the financing of political parties. 11 HONORÉ-MERCIER BUILDING Built between 1922 and 1924, in the Beaux-Arts style, the Honoré-Mercier Building is the first building you will come to along the promenade. It houses the Conseil exécutif, the Cabinet Room and the Office of the Prime Minister. The set of buildings formed by the Parliament Building and the Pamphile-Le May and Honoré-Mercier buildings has been designated as a national historical site, because of its historic and symbolic value. 12 JEAN-ANTOINE-PANET BUILDING A little further on, again on your left, the Jean-Antoine-Panet Building is also in the Beaux-Arts style. It was built between 1931 and 1932. 13 MARIE-GUYART BUILDING Continue along the Promenade des Premiers-Ministres, passing by the Marie-Guyart Building, which was built between 1967 and 1972. It was named in honour of Marie Guyart, whose religious name was Marie de l’Incarnation. In 1639, she founded the Ursuline monastery and the first girls’ school in North America. The building that bears her name houses the Ministère de l’Éducation,among other occupants.
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