Farms in New France and the General Hospital (18th-19th Centuries), The General Hospital in the 19th Century
The General Hospital in the 19th Century In the 19th century, the garden located behind the hospital is reduced in size due to the building’s expansion, however it continues to be productive until 1871 when the Congregation and its residents move to their newly built Motherhouse. The walls of the compound are demolished, new streets […]
Motherhouse, The Vegetable Garden and the Orchard
The Vegetable Garden and the Orchard Located between Saint-Mathieu and Guy Streets, the vegetable garden and orchard occupy an area of approximately two acres. Until the 1960s, many Nuns work there assisted by hired labourers. A wide variety of vegetables and fruits are grown but despite the abundant harvests it is not enough to feed […]