Grosse-Île passes half-million mark!
Since 1990, when Parks Canada first opened Grosse-Île’s doors to the public, over 500,000 visitors have flocked there. Located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, the island served …
Séminaire de Québec opens its doors to the public
As part of its summer program celebrating the 350th anniversary of the Séminaire de Québec, the public is invited to entrez dans nos murs. Guided tours will be offered within …
Festibière carries on ages-old traditions
“In ancient Greece, Hippocrates used beer to treat fevers. In the Middle Ages, beer was said to stimulate the appetite. Historically, beer has been recognized for its many virtues.” Mayor …
Public Markets share passion with the public
The 5th edition of Quebec’s Public Markets Week offers a great opportunity for the public to come share in the passion and the fruits of the labors of local producers …
Montmorency Forest’s faunistic concert: a magical night under the stars
Count your lucky stars away from the light pollution of the city. Watch satellites race across the night sky. Try it at the edge of a lake in the middle …
Quebec water bombers deployed early to Los Angeles
While summer temperatures are beginning to cool off in the province of Quebec, down south in the arid climate of Los Angeles, California fire crew are bracing for a busy …
When temperatures rise: how to beat the heat
Although this summer’s temperatures have not been blistering, there is warm weather forecast for the near future. When the mercury rises and stays high for several days, heat builds up, …
Memorials and Things of Fame
1863 The Morning Chronicle The Superintendent of Fisheries, on complaint of Mr. Boswell, convicted Ellie Dubuc, an old offender, of “spearing” or “gigging” salmon in the Jacques-Cartier River. He had …
QCT Mystery Photo Contest August 21
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, …
Celebrating our heritage at the Celtic Festival
Quebec City’s Celtic Festival is back again for its eighth edition. Festivities will take place from August 29 to September 8 on the Chaussée des Écossais site at the Morrin …