Espace Bon-Pasteur, Quebec City

Constructed between 1866 and 1868 under the architectural guidance of Charles Baillairgé, the Chapel of the Good Shepherd (Chapelle du Bon-Pasteur), presently under the ownership of the Government of Quebec, holds the distinction of being a designated heritage structure. This chapel has enjoyed national recognition as a historic site of Canada since 1975.

Beyond its role as a convent church, the Chapel of the Good Shepherd also served as a parish church for the Faubourg Saint-Louis. Following the 1881 fire that devastated the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, it extended its services to a portion of the Faubourg Saint-Jean. Positioned on the third floor and adorned with galleries on either side, the chapel boasts a classical architectural style, features 18th-century altars, exhibits clean and elegant design, and houses a Casavant organ. These characteristics collectively render it a well-preserved heritage gem, one that could be readily envisaged as a potential cultural venue.

Notably, the Convent of the Good Shepherd once accommodated a renowned religious painting workshop, operational until 1960. This workshop witnessed the creation and dispatch of over 800 artworks throughout North America. Of particular interest are the 42 small-format paintings within the chapel (excluding the one situated above the high altar), all crafted by the nuns. These pieces were uniquely designed for the chapel, setting them apart from the majority of the nuns' works, which found their way into various locations in the City, Quebec, and select places in the United States.