des Augustines
Contemplative and restorative. Think monastic simplicity paired with genuine warmth. No TVs, no phones, no pool — deliberately so. Guests come to slow down and disconnect, not to be entertained.
Authentic rooms on the first floor have individual bathrooms in the corridor, not en-suite — worth knowing before booking if a private bathroom matters to you.
Why It Matters
This is a genuinely one-of-a-kind property: a non-profit heritage hotel inside the oldest hospital site on the continent, added to the Michelin Guide Hotels selection in 2025. Staying here directly supports the organization's mission of offering respite stays to caregivers and healthcare workers — so your room rate goes somewhere meaningful.
A 17th-century Augustinian monastery — the site of the first hospital in North America north of Mexico — converted into a 65-room non-profit wellness hotel in 2015. The former nuns' quarters in Old Québec now offer two completely different room types, from original monastic cells to contemporary suites, all inside a UNESCO World Heritage-listed complex. The focus is squarely on restorative wellness: silent breakfasts, in-house massages, yoga in the ancient vaults, and a working museum tracing nearly 400 years of Augustinian history.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
Authentic Room
From CAD159 / nightFormer Augustinian nuns' cells restored to modern standards while keeping the original spirit: whitewashed walls, wooden furniture, simple lines, and a genuine sense of stepping into history. These are the rooms the sisters actually slept in. Small and spare — no TV, no telephone — but with ultra-comfortable bedding, bathrobes, and free Wi-Fi. The trade-off: bathrooms are individual but located in the corridor on the first floor, not en-suite.
1 or 2 extra-long single beds
Contemporary Room
From CAD194 / nightBuilt during the 2015 restoration and designed to harmonize with the heritage stone around them. These rooms are on the upper floors, more spacious than the authentic cells, and come with a full private en-suite bathroom. King, queen, or two extra-long singles depending on the unit. The aesthetic is warm and minimalist: built-in storage, white-on-stone palette, and the same deliberate absence of screens. Some rooms have a window seat overlooking the courtyard.
King, queen, or 2 extra-long single bedsThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Live meditative concerts held in the 1695 vaults — gong baths, Tibetan bowls, mantra singing, and classical piano. A rotating calendar of visiting musicians. Open to both guests and the general public, ticketed via Eventbrite.
Organized multi-day group retreats with a structured program combining wellness activities, meals, and reflection. Available for corporate, private, and healthcare-focused groups.
A guided tour through the architectural evolution of the monastery complex, from the foundations of New France to the 2015 restoration. Illuminates how monastic architecture shaped North American building traditions.
The on-site museum dedicated to nearly 400 years of Augustinian history. Permanent exhibition 'Resonances: From Their Lives to Ours' exploring the legacy of the Augustinian Sisters. Self-guided or guided. Open daily 10am–5pm for the public. Hotel guests get extended access. Admission: $17 adults, $14 students/seniors, $10 children 12–16, free under 12, $44 family.
Printed walking tour brochures available at the front desk for self-guided exploration of the monastery's two floors and historic spaces. Free for guests.
Structured meditation sessions led by visiting facilitators in the monastery's historic vaulted spaces. Part of the regular activity calendar alongside yoga.
Daily yoga and gentle movement sessions offered in the ancient vaults of the monastery, dating to 1695. Available to both overnight guests and day visitors. Morning meditative walk at 9am and a gentle movement session at 5pm are standard daily offerings.
A guided meditative walk through the streets of Old Québec City. Offered as part of daily programming and included in several packages. Starts at 9am.
Rotating program of day workshops including creative collage, inner alchemy, yoga and piano, and holistic wellbeing practices. Led by visiting facilitators. Ticketed separately.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Up to 10 meeting rooms available, with capacity for up to 150 delegates. Suitable for corporate retreats, private events, and healthcare organization gatherings.
Healthy grab-and-go meals, herbal teas, and gourmet food items from local partners. Open daily 11am–5pm, accessible to non-guests.
There is no swimming pool on-site. The wellness offering is entirely activity and treatment-based.
Intentional policy across all room types. A shared TV and computers are available in the upper-floor living area.
A shop stocked with wellness and holistic products made in Québec, including herbal teas from Augustinian Sisters' original recipes, honey from urban Quebec City bees, essential oils, and Comfort Zone skincare.
Limited paid parking available at the 77 rue des Remparts entrance. The property encourages public transport use.
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