Morrin Centre
| Mon.-Fri. | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sat.-Sun. | closed |
| Closed | Until further notice |
| Mon.-Tues. | closed |
| Wed.-Sun. | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
We are delighted to announce that the Morrin Centre has received the TripExpert’s Experts’ Choice Award, with approval from sources such as Fodor’s and Travel + Leisure! Less than 2% of all attractions worldwide receive this award, which makes us especially honored to receive this news! Read the press release here.
Life in Québec reviewed Iron Bars and Bookshelves. You can read the review here.
Louise Penny, renowned international author, will be keynote speaker for the evening. Penny received many literary honours including a New Blood Dagger for Best First Novel; two Arthur Ellis awards; three Anthony awards; and an unprecedented four consecutive Agatha awards for best novel, in addition to a nomination for a fifth. Her books have made the New York Times Bestseller Lists repeatedly, and her Gamache novels have been published in 23 languages. One of her Inspector Gamache novels, Bury Your Dead, uses the Morrin Centre’s Victorian library as backdrop for a terrible murder. She will be talking about her new book, Glass Houses, on this occasion. The evening’s Honorary President, Christiane Germain, is co-president of Groupe Germain Hotels, as well as the soul behind the experiential concept at Germain establishments. She is also in charge of operations for all hotels under the Le Germain Hotels banner and the Alt Hotel banner. Dynamic, tenacious and inventive, Christiane has made her mark in the restaurant and hotel industries. She is also a “dragon” on the show Dans l’oeil du dragon on Radio-Canada, the Quebec adaptation of Dragons Den. A silent auction will also take place during the evening, with proceeds enabling the Morrin Centre to continue offering a variety of stimulating and innovative English-language cultural programs at a reasonable cost. A limited number of tickets for this black-tie (optional) event are available for $250 per person. A private VIP Bury Your Dead tour of the Morrin Centre with Louise Penny can also be purchased with your ticket for $100. We strongly advise purchasing your tickets in advance since a limited number are available for the evening and tour. Tickets may be reserved by calling our Administrative Assistant, Rosemarie Fischer, at 418-694-9147, extension 221, or by e-mailing info@morrin.org.
Louise Penny confirmed as keynote speaker for 2017 Literary Feast. See Life in Québec article here.
May 10, 2017 – Interview at BLVD 102.1 Sophie Sans Compromis – Mission, history and anecdotes on a lesser-known institution of our region. Interview with Interim Executive Director, Elizabeth Perreault.
The Morrin Centre’s facade has been vandalized. Read the article in Quebec Hebdo.
The Morrin Centre’s building was vandalized. Read the article in the Journal de Québec.
Quebec City – The Morrin Centre’s eighth annual Literary Feast fundraiser, featuring author Roch Carrier as the keynote speaker, was held on Thursday, November 10, 2016. This event was attended by some of Quebec’s most prominent public figures, including Quebec City’s mayor, Regis Labeaume, and Geoffrey Kelly, Minister responsible for Native Affairs. The evening’s Honorary President, Yvon Charest, President and Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Alliance, made a special announcement during his welcome speech: he revealed that Industrial Alliance pledged to donate $100 000 over five years to the Morrin Centre. This substantial donation was made in anticipation of iA Financial Group’s 125th anniversary. iA Financial Group has participated in more than twelve decades of Quebec City’s history. The Literary and Historical Society of Quebec’s President, Barry Holleman said: “The LHSQ and the Morrin Centre are grateful for the support that Industrial Alliance has pledged. The recognition of the importance of the Morrin Centre’s diverse cultural programming, that brings the English and French speaking communities together, is extremely encouraging. This contribution will allow us to continue to develop attractive programs and reach even more members of our community”.
Here is an article in the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph about the Morrin Centre being host to the Cross-Canada official languages consultation in Quebec City on August 23rd 2016. You can read the article here.
