Sillery is named after Noël Brûlart de Sillery, a Knight of Malta whose gift of 40,000 livres allowed the Jesuits to found a mission in 1637 in the anse Saint-Joseph cove, on the site of today’s Maison des Jésuites de Sillery. In 1640, the Augustinian nuns founded Canada’s first hospital in the neighbouring cove. In 1651, the Sillery lands were made a fief and seigneury, a league and a half deep.
The neighbourhood at a glance
BoroughSainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge
Riversidein Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge
Life in Sillery
The vibe
A quiet, green residential neighbourhood marked by large estates, parks and former religious properties.
The housing
Mostly single-family homes, often spacious and older, as well as apartments, mostly in buildings under five storeys.
Nearby
Domaine Cataraqui · Maison des Jésuites de Sillery · Promenade Samuel-De Champlain
Good to know
Just over one household in four rents here, so rental units are scarce. Keep a close eye on listings.
Landmarks
- Chemin Saint-Louis
- Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge
- Avenue Maguire
History
The history of Sillery
- 1637Jesuit mission at the anse Saint-Joseph
- 1640Augustinians found the first hospital
- 1856Saint-Colomb-de-Sillery is created
- 1964The Sillery historic district is created
- 2002Joins Québec City
In 1732, coadjutor bishop Pierre-Herman Dosquet built the first villa there, called Samos. In the 19th century, the anse au Foulon became a hub for the timber trade and shipbuilding. From 1850, Edward Stavely built the Domaine Cataraqui for merchant Henry Burstall. By 1860, four small workers’ hamlets stood alongside the large estates of timber entrepreneurs, many of which later passed to religious communities.
On February 8, 1856, the area became the civil parish of Saint-Colomb-de-Sillery, separated from Sainte-Foy and Québec. Chemin Cap-Rouge, which served the large estates, was renamed chemin Saint-Louis in 1929. In the 1930s, architect Robert Blatter built the first International Style homes in Québec there, including the Kerhulu house. On May 10, 1947, the municipality became the City of Sillery.
In the early 1960s, some estates were subdivided for houses, and the construction of boulevard Champlain destroyed several homes in the old workers’ hamlets. The Sillery historic district was created in 1964. The city became the Town of Sillery on May 31, 1980, then was merged into Québec City on January 1, 2002.
Frequently asked questions about Sillery
Where is Sillery?
In the Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge borough, in the south of Québec City, along the St. Lawrence River.
Where does the name Sillery come from?
It honours Noël Brûlart de Sillery (1557–1640), a Knight of Malta and commander of Troyes, whose gift allowed the Jesuits to found their mission in 1637.
What parks and green spaces are in Sillery?
Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge, the Domaine Cataraqui, Villa Bagatelle, the Promenade Samuel-De Champlain and parcs Ross, des Voiliers and de la Falaise.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Sillery?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Sillery will soon be listed on the site, along with the online rental application. In the meantime, Cléo can notify you as soon as a unit is posted.
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