Religious diversity

The majority of Quebecers are descended from French and Irish Catholic colonists, as well as British Protestants. The arrival of a highly diversified group of immigrants in Québec, especially since the 1960s, has significantly changed its traditional religious landscape.

• Catholicism is still predominant in Québec.
• The number of non-Christians is rapidly growing.
• Surprisingly, the second largest group has no religious affiliation at all.
• Ethnic, cultural and religious diversity are now an integral part of everyday life.
  
  

Population by religious denominations in Québec

The architecture of Québec reflects the prominent role of religion at the time of colonization. For example, each town and village in Québec is said to have its own church.

Montréal, which is also called the “city of 100 steeples,” is renowned for its some 500 churches, synagogues, temples and mosques. The city has a rich heritage of religious architecture.

Useful link

• Québec interculturel