The story behind Avenue and Parc des Voiliers
The name behind Avenue and Parc des Voiliers (sailing ships) recalls the time when, each year, hundreds of wooden sailing ships lay at anchor along the shore of the St. …
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Memorials and Things of Fame
1867 The Morning Chronicle At an early hour on Saturday morning, a destructive fire occurred in St. John Suburb, whereby about fifteen wooden houses have been consumed and twenty-six families …
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Metallica put the pedal to the metal at FEQ
Tonight, it’s metal at the highest level,” announced Denis “Snake” Bélanger, lead singer of Voivod, who performed on the Bell Stage on the Plains of Abraham on Friday, July 14.The …
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Lady Antebellum gave the country music show of the FEQ
Lady Antebellum drew country music fans from near and far to the Plains of Abraham for FEQ’s 50th on July 10. The American trio had a set list of 20 …
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USCGC Eagle lands in Quebec City for RDV2017
The eagle is the most enduring symbol of the power of the United States of America. Few words are as evocative of American might as moon-landing pioneer Neil Armstrong’s crisp …
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Animated Gorillaz invade the Plains of Abraham
On the next-to-final night of FEQ50, crowds of festival-goers came to the Plains of Abraham to see the Gorillaz. This unique band from England drew fans and curious festival-goers. A …
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Sister Louise Godin celebrates her 100th birthday!
Sister Louise Godin, an Ursuline nun who lives in the convent in Old Quebec City, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 13, 2017, surrounded by her fellow sisters and staff.Sister …
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Festival d’Opéra de Québec firing up great performances
The 2017 Quebec City Opera Festival will captivate music-lovers with international-calibre performances this summer. Concert Under the Stars, an electrifying evening of arias and ensembles that have made the opera …
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Traffic restrictions in the Old Port during Rendez-vous 2017
From July 18 to July 23, Quebec City will host Rendez-vous 2017 (RDV2017), a unique large-scale event during which more than 40 tall ships from around the world converge on …
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Discover yourself during Quebec’s Archeology Month
Archaeology Month takes place every year during the month of August. From the 1st to the 31st, nearly 75 archeological and historic places in 15 regions throughout Quebec offer activities …
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