54. Quebec Colonial Revival

Quebec Colonial Revivals are modern copies of homes that originally appeared in the province of Quebec. The originals can still be found in Quebec under the style headings French Colonial and 'Quebec' House.












What to look for (clues)

• A one story house with the longer side facing the road.

• A large, moderately steep gable roof stretches down to the top of the main story (which, itself, may be slightly raised). The edge of the roof may or may not extend outward (bell cast).
  

• Two prominent dormers push through the front roof.

• Most commonly a pair of largish chimneys perches on the peak of the roof on either side or a single chimney that is normally placed directly behind the front entrance.

• The front door is normally centred with a single or double pair of windows on either side.

• A triangular shape (pediment) sometimes appears over the front door.

Where to find it

The Quebec Colonial Revival can be found in both the Maritime Provinces and Ontario.

• The brownstone house at the top ( a type of facing largely unique to the Maritimes) is located in Dorchester, New Brunswick.
• The white house is located in Kitchener and the red brick in Guelph.
• The Quebec Colonial Revival below, with the large addition, is in the village of Blair near Preston (Cambridge).