Some of the 20th century’s most iconic photographs are currently on display at the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ), and you don’t want to miss the evolution of…
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Capitales split the series in Trois-Rivières against Aigles
The Aigles’s designated hitter Alexander Ayala went four-for-four, including a two-run home run in the first inning as the Trois-Rivières team beat the Québec Capitales 10-3, to split the four-game…
Remparts to open the 2017-18 season on the road
The Québec Remparts will open their 21st season on the road as they travel through the Parc des Laurentides to meet their arch-rivals, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens at the Georges-Vézina Centre…
RDV2017: Tall Ships Regatta a towering success
As the expression goes, Quebec City “était au rendez-vous.”The Rendez-vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta event drew 38 sailing vessels from around the world to the port first visited by European…
Huge Foulon reservoir to improve river water
Construction is on pace for a huge reservoir on Promenade Champlain next to the Yacht Club de Quebec, and that’s good news for those longing to eventually swim in the…
Can’t get enough of the eastern white cedar
Cedar is so Canadian: useful, resistant to bugs and rot, can survive in unlikely and harsh places, and is sweet-smelling. You can make anything with it, from canoes to cabinets…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1867The Morning ChronicleQuebec was visited by the severest storm of the season. A thundershower of considerable force had taken place in the night, succeeded by a morning of intense heat…
Summer movie time at Baie de Beauport
Due to its popularity and incredible success last year, the Ciné-plage Illico is back at Baie de Beauport for new movie screenings over the next few weeks. Only minutes from…
American crews spread goodwill during regatta
The stars of the RDV2017 Tall Ship Regatta were the magnificent sailing vessels themselves, but a big component of the exceptional gathering was the opportunity for ships’ crews to visit…
Story of Avenue Jules-Verne
This busy commercial street is named after Jules Verne (1828-1905), a prolific French author whose writings laid much of the foundation of modern science fiction. Verne’s father, intending that Jules…