Before a cheering crowd on the evening of January 27, Bonhomme Carnaval pulled the final capsule from a barrel and announced that the Duchess of Charlesbourg, Claudine Julien, was Queen…
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Miracle & Apocalypse at the Morrin Centre
No, it wasn’t the end of the world, but it was pretty earth-shaking, as far as theatre is concerned. On January 25, a reading of Miracle & Apocalypse was presented at…
Visions of Community: Part 1
History is within ourselves” says Louisa Blair, one of the organizers of the Visions of Community: My First Quebec Memory – and Yours? This three-part mixed-media workshop being held at…
Graffiti artists add colour to Bonhomme’s Ice Palace
Local graffiti artists are adding a touch of colour to Bonhomme’s Ice Palace during this year’s Quebec Winter Carnival. Visitors to the Palace can observe and interact with the artists…
Big Air structure taking shape in downtown Quebec City
Work is proceeding apace on the Big Air structure in downtown Quebec City at the Îlot Fleurie which starts next week! This 12th edition of the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1867The Morning ChronicleThe Jeffery Hale Hospital – It was understood that in accordance with a bequest of the late Jeffery Hale, Esq. of this city, a property had been purchased…
Historical toboggan slide thrills adventure-seekers of all ages
Dufferin Terrace is buzzing with Winter Carnival activities and the main attraction is the historical toboggan slide or glissade. Located on the picturesque boardwalk overlooking the St. Lawrence River beside…
The story behind Avenue Socrate
Avenue Socrate is named in honour of the classic Greek philosopher Socrates, who was born in Athens circa 470 BC and died there circa 399 BC. He is considered to…
Get Out of the Red auction a real fundraiser!
Once again this year, the Get Out of the Red tourtière lunch and auction was held at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. On January 20, the auction helped get the Community…
The 63rd Quebec City Winter Carnival is on!
During opening weekend, Winter Carnival sites were buzzing with people of all ages. They were barrelling down the ice slide on the ramparts behind Bonhomme’s Ice Palace, playing human-sized Foosball…