The (English; Canadian Institute of Quebec) was founded by Marc-Aurèle Plamondon on January 17, 1848, 4 years after the founding of the Institut canadien de Montréal. Originally a library open to its members, it became public in 1897. The institute manages the public library network of Quebec City.

See also

  • Institut canadien de Montréal
  • History of Quebec
  • Timeline of Quebec history
  • History of Canada
  • Institut canadien de Québec website