⛪ Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica
Canada
About This Sacred Site
The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré near Quebec City is one of the oldest and most famous pilgrimage destinations in North America. Dedicated to Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, the shrine has been associated with miraculous healings since 1658. Crutches, canes, and prosthetics left behind by healed pilgrims line the walls of the basilica. The current impressive neo-Romanesque basilica was completed in 1946 after the previous church was destroyed by fire.
Key Facts
- •The first reported miraculous healing occurred in 1658
- •Hundreds of crutches and canes left by healed visitors line the entrance
- •The current basilica was completed in 1946 in neo-Romanesque style
- •Over 1 million pilgrims visit annually, especially during the novena in late July
- •Saint Anne is the patron saint of Quebec
Location
Coordinates: 47.0244, -70.9292
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