Now known as Library Claire-Martin. An absolutely beautiful…read morelibrary in a former church. Well worth a stop on your travels through this area of town while checking out the shops and restaurants. A French-language library of primarily newer books and such. Tons of Manga.

Just popped in while on a walk. It was so beautiful inside. Worth stopping by for a visit.read more

We decided to drop in for a tour here on our second visit to Quebec City, mostly just to try…read moresomething new. The tour was about an hour long and our tour guide's English was great. Plenty of jokes and interesting descriptions about the history of the place. This building was originally a jail when it was built, intended to reflect the ideology of a British man who was set on reforming prisons. Like many countries when faced with an influx of immigration, the population housed in the jail were disproportionately made up of immigrants being punished for minor offenses. It was later converted to an English-language college that didn't last very long. The building finally wound up becoming an English-language library that now serves as the English-language cultural center of Quebec City. The library is filled with artifacts as well. And that old library smell is heavenly! The tour was a little boring, but not terribly, which is the only reason I give it 4 stars. I would have liked some more photographs from that time to be displayed throughout (even though I know they're probably incredibly rare). I did find myself checking my watch, but probably because we came in starving. If you're a history buff, library nerd, or jail hobbyist (lol), definitely try to check this place out.

This was a very enjoyable tour of a building that has been through a lot in it's life. The tour of…read morethe jail and the glimpse of living conditions during Quebec's history was excellent. The library was very beautiful. Definitely worth 90 minutes of your time.

Well, this library is really pretty and has a nice view. It's really an old town Quebec and is…read morenearby walking districts to the old Quebec City they have a bathroom that's free to use and quiet areas in case you need to study or do work and have reliable Wifi. I highly recommend to out-of-town guest to come by or if you live here to work. They even had work rooms. My husband found this place online and from home people and for out-of-town bus that have to get on a work call. What is cool is it was an old church converted it's so pretty

Beautiful library! Great place to visit and to have a break from sightseeing. There is a section of…read morebooks in English and other languages. There's also a cafe too!

This is a must see place if we want to learn more about Quebec, its history, culture, and of…read morecourse, the government. You can either do a free guided tour or a self-guided tour - just make sure you reserve a spot in advance and show up 30 minutes early. This was a great learning experience, and I also appreciated the architecture of the building - definitely worth a stop.

Really gorgeous building with fantastic art installations and a very open concept, transparency…read moretheme to government. It's fascinating that you can see the modern building vs the historical side. Absolutely loved learning about it all and getting a chance to walk the whole building.

I took an English‑language tour of the National Assembly of Québec, and it was excellent -- very…read moreinformative and well organized. You do need to show a piece of ID to enter, so it's good to have that ready. The building's architecture is stunning both inside and out. The exterior is remarkable, surrounded by a lovely park with benches where you can sit and relax before or after the tour. Inside, I was pleasantly surprised to see a work by folk artist Patrick Lavallée, and the portrait gallery of the presidents was a highlight. The modern section is especially interesting because each president chooses the artist who paints their portrait -- and finding a portrait by Jean‑Paul Lemieux, one of my favourite French‑Canadian artists, was a wonderful surprise. The tour takes you through many parts of the building, including the restaurant and the library, and ends near a boutique selling souvenirs. A very worthwhile visit.

4.5 stars Between…read morethe splendor of the historic, sprawling Parliament Building and my interest in political science, I was intrigued enough to register for a guided tour of the place. My friend was similarly curious so we decided to check it out before we left town. Upon entering, we went through a quick security check and then sat in an open, modern auditorium to wait for the rest of the attendees. Our tour guide escorted us out of the new visitors' center in the basement and into the elegant main building that housed Québec's provincial government. We explored various meeting rooms and key points of interest, like taking a peek at their fancy restaurant, which was often open to the public. Our guide was a joy! She was fun, bubbly, and a robust source of knowledge that kept us engaged with her every word. After she took us through the designated route, she left us at the small gift shop, but advised that we should stop by the library, which was in the connected next building. We took a brief detour to check it out and found not only legal and political reference books, but additional tombs of wider interest, including a small children's section. After our indoor exploration, we headed outside to take a photo in front of the building and found a small garden that we wandered through as well. The whole Parliament facility was beautiful, and the educational tour was for sure worth taking.