Très-Saint-Sacrement Church
The Fabrique de la Paroisse Saint-Pierre-Julien-Eymard cares for this landmark on Chemin Sainte-Foy. Local residents, the City and community partners are exploring how it can serve the neighbourhood again.
A church on the hill
In 1915 the Fathers of the Blessed Sacrament established a chapel and a novitiate on the Sainte-Geneviève hillside. As more families settled nearby, the parish was founded on March 7, 1921. The present church was built between 1920 and 1924 and blessed on September 16, 1923. Its twin towers overlook the lower town. The steel frame inside the nave contrasts with the traditional stone exterior. Stained glass by Marius Plamondon and furnishings by Adrien Dufresne were added decades later.
Explore the 48 historical photographs (French captions)Closure and conservation
Falling masonry in 2017 raised concerns about public safety. The church closed in July 2019. Citizen advocacy helped bring attention to its future, and Québec granted it heritage status in May 2022. A new parish was created that November to take responsibility for the building. Espace communautaire Saint-Sacrement brings residents and community organisations into the discussion about future uses.
Restoration and reopening
Public funding announced in 2022 and 2026 supports work on the bell towers. The Club de croquet de Québec has signed a two-year lease to bring new life to the church basement. Its arrival marks a concrete step in reusing the building, with club activities giving the space a renewed role as a place for recreation and social connection. A partial reopening is planned for 2027. The official date and access to the nave have yet to be confirmed.
The church forecourt is scheduled to reopen in summer 2027. It will host a variety of activities bringing neighbours together, including performances, sports activities, a farmers’ market and garage sales. A detailed programme will be announced closer to the reopening.
Explore the project timeline and sources (French)Events and contact
The annual meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2026. The ice sculpture workshop is scheduled for February 13, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
View event documents (French)To volunteer, share memories or ask about access, write to info@pspjeqc.com. Donations should be made out to Fabrique de la Paroisse Saint-Pierre-Julien-Eymard and sent to 1310, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec (Québec) G1S 2N2.