About Morrin Centre

Housing one of the world's most beautiful libraries, the Morrin Centre has transformed from what is was when it was built over 200 years ago as the city’s first jail in the 18th century and later the city's first English-language college in the late 19th century. As a nationally recognized heritage site and leading English-language cultural center, visitors can have an immersive experience here with guided tours that provide information about the site’s dark but fascinating history. Visit a Victorian library with stunning interiors and over 20,000 books including one which was written with Morrin Centre as its chief setting. In summers, the library staff dress up in Victorian-era clothing and serve traditional afternoon tea to experience a taste of the past.

Must See

  • Guided tours with informative and engaging guides to explore the old jail cells and the Victorian library.
  • An English library in a primarily Francophone city.

How to reach

By car/cab: From the city center, it will take you about 8 min to reach the location via Boulevard Charest Est it is 2.3 km away. 
By bus: Walk for about 2 min (170 m) to Place J.-Cartier from the city center and board the 801 towards Pointe-de-Sainte-Foy (Ouest). Drop off at Place d'Youville and walk for about 7 min (500 m) to reach the location.
By bike: It is a 13 min bike ride to the location from the city center via Rue du Roi as it is 1.9 km away.
By foot: It is a 23 min walk (1.5 km) from the city center via QC-175 N. 

Tips

  • While the Morrin Centre is run on schedule, kindly check the guided tour session and library timings, they can vary.
  • Maintain silence during the guided tours unless asked to do otherwise and maintain the decorum.
  • The tour takes place outdoors, dress according to the weather.
  • Make sure your phones and cameras charged as the jail monument is fun to take photos with.
  • Wear comfortable shoes as ascending and descending several flights of stairs will be required.

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

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General Ticket: 12 CAD

Students (over 18): 10 CAD

Seniors: 11 CAD

Family: 35 CAD

Children (Under 8): Free

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Time you can spend

1 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 25.75°C

 

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