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Saint-Matthew Cemetery is a true haven of peace in the heart of Saint-Jean-Baptiste. It has been restored by the City of Québec, respecting the peaceful spirit of the place. It is estimated that 6,000 to 10,000 people were buried there between 1772 and 1860. Like many ancient cemeteries, the majority of the deceased were buried anonymously. However, many anecdotes, sometimes dramatic, have been noted by historians. Let yourself be guided by historian David Mendel on this 40-minute circuit. In 12 stations you can hear the story of the 580 people on the 314 headstones.

St. Matthew’s Graveyard - Ville de Québec Ville de Québec

    • Places & Travel

Saint-Matthew Cemetery is a true haven of peace in the heart of Saint-Jean-Baptiste. It has been restored by the City of Québec, respecting the peaceful spirit of the place. It is estimated that 6,000 to 10,000 people were buried there between 1772 and 1860. Like many ancient cemeteries, the majority of the deceased were buried anonymously. However, many anecdotes, sometimes dramatic, have been noted by historians. Let yourself be guided by historian David Mendel on this 40-minute circuit. In 12 stations you can hear the story of the 580 people on the 314 headstones.

    1. Thomas Scott

    1. Thomas Scott

    • 43 sec
    10. Andrew William Cochran

    10. Andrew William Cochran

    • 1 min
    11. Jacob Mountain

    11. Jacob Mountain

    • 3 min
    11a. Directions

    11a. Directions

    • 15 sec
    12. The graveyard’s closure

    12. The graveyard’s closure

    • 1 min
    12a. Eleaner Anne McCance

    12a. Eleaner Anne McCance

    • 35 sec