How to dress like a fille du roy
Mundane aspects of daily life, such as clothing, provide an example of what has changed since Couture’s ancestor Louise Menacier settled in Lévis a few centuries ago. Couture shared her …
Université Laval’s language school celebrates two anniversaries
If you drop by the Charles-De Koninck Pavilion at Université Laval these days you will see that the place is teeming with eager young students, and some older ones, who …
Festivent attracts a diverse crowd
The Festivent which took place in Lévis last week was a six-day family event with hot air balloons, inflatable games, a giant sandbox for digging and building, a petting zoo …
Learn French and Teach English Fair
Voice of English-speaking Québec in partnership with Valcartier Family Center is providing a FREE opportunity for newcomers to discover French as a Second Language (FSL) institutions and English as a …
Augustinian Sisters arrived in Quebec City 374 years ago
Three young Augustinian Sisters came to Quebec from Dieppe, France, 374 years ago to establish the first hospital on the continent north of Mexico, the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec. On August …
Taking a splash at Village Vacances Valcartier
If you are searching for fun and refreshing summer outdoor activities, then the Village Vacances Valcartier is the place to go. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the waterpark has …
QCT Mystery Photo Contest – August 7
Danielle Burns, Bethann Merkle and Shirley Nadeau have been scouting out people, places and objects around the city for you to try and identify over the summer months. Every week, …
Cross-Canada bike ride for Alzheimer’s awareness
Two determined young cyclists, Tanya Lee Howe and Jocelyn Rawleigh, stopped to enjoy the sights in Quebec City last week and take what they called a “Princess Day” (a day …
Salon des métiers d’art is inspired
The 33rd annual Salon des métiers d’art de Québec is currently underway until August 11th. You can visit daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and entry is free. The …
Concert under the stars in the Montmorency Forest
For the seventh year, the Montmorency Forest, in collaboration with the Fondation Héritage Faune, is offering a series of outdoor concerts on Saturdays from July 27 to August 31 at …