Cemeteries in Quebec (Province)

Quebec, established as a province in 1867, has roots dating back to the early 17th century, when French explorers and settlers founded New France along the St. Lawrence River.

Originally inhabited by Indigenous nations such as the Innu, Huron-Wendat, Mohawk, and Cree, the region became a center of French colonial life until it was ceded to Britain in 1763. Despite British control, French language, Catholic faith, and civil law remained dominant, shaping Quebec’s distinct identity. Over time, British, Irish, Scottish, and later Jewish, Italian, and Haitian immigrants settled in the province, especially in Montreal. Today, Quebec maintains a unique blend of French-Canadian and multicultural traditions.

Cemeteries such as Cimetière Notre-Dame-des-Neiges and Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal reflect Quebec’s diverse religious and ethnic history, with Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and military sections representing generations of its population.