Quebec Heritage Sites Classified by Minister of Culture

Heritage sites classified by the Minister of Culture and Communications of Quebec for legal protection and promotion. Each site is represented by a polygon delimiting its perimeter, with a point-based version also available. The data is part of the Quebec Cultural Heritage Register under the Cultural Heritage Act.

Use Cases

• Map and analyze the spatial distribution of protected heritage sites using the provided polygon or point location data.
• Study the types of heritage assets (buildings, sites, complexes) designated for protection under the Cultural Heritage Act.
• Cross-reference site information with the official Quebec Cultural Heritage Register for legal and historical research.

Strengths

• Data is provided by the authoritative Government and Municipalities of Québec.
• Sites are legally protected under Quebec's Cultural Heritage Act (L.R.Q., c. 21).
• Spatial data is available in both polygon and point formats for different analytical needs.

Limitations

• The spatial locations are for informational purposes only and have no legal effect.
• Specific quantitative details like row count, column names, and sample size are unknown.
• The dataset scope is limited to Quebec, Canada, with no geographic coverage outside the province.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec

Collection Method

Official records from the Quebec Cultural Heritage Register maintained by the Registrar of Cultural Heritage.

Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

Quebec, Canada