Quebec

Between the years 1901 and 1927, Val-Jalbert vibrated happily to the rhythm of its pulp mill. In 1901, when the mill was built by Damase Jalbert, the village was called “Ouiatchouan”, named after the waterfall that fed the mill to make wood pulp. Although the history of Val-Jalbert ended in 1927 with the closing of […]

The Upper Town, located on the promontory of Quebec City, resembles a small medieval European walled city. It is surrounded by walls and dominated by a citadel. The streets are winding and narrow. The Upper Town was the center of religious life in Quebec City. Indeed, the cathedral, the Séminaire de Québec, the Jesuit College, […]

The Lower Town of Old Quebec is a historic center located at the foot of Cap Diamant. As early as 1608, Samuel de Champlain had a dwelling built here, the remains of which were recently sought at Place Royale. This square has been restored in order to recreate the French spirit of its origins. The […]

By visiting the traditional Huron site ONHOÜA CHETEK8E, discover the beliefs and life habits of the Huron-Wendat people from yesterday to today. The guides welcome you to the territory by saying Kwe! (hello friend!). Along the trails, they explain the habits and customs of the Huron Nation. Interpretation, animation, legends, dances and traditional songs on […]

Montreal starts out like a big American city, with its network of highways hugging skyscrapers and plunging into the heart of wide avenues cut at right angles. But on closer inspection, Montreal is a city like a kaleidoscope, enriched by an astonishing mix of communities. Montreal cultivates a gentle way of life bordering on indolence: […]

The Old Montreal offers a good glimpse into its history over the centuries, home to both the city’s oldest and newest tourist attractions. And while the cobblestone streets hold the memory of historical figures such as Jeanne Mance, Jacques Cartier and Maisonneuve, Old Montreal and the Old Port are constantly evolving neighborhoods, among the most […]

Christ Church Cathedral is a place of worship in the Anglican tradition built between 1857 and 1859. Built in the neo-Gothic style, the church was constructed according to the precepts of the Camden Society of Cambridge. The stone building has a cruciform plan with side aisles and ends with a flat choir. It has a […]

Inspired by the Italian neo-renaissance, the Cathedral of Mary Queen of the World has retained the general appearance of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome. The interior of the Cathedral does not reproduce, in all its splendor, the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, but the architectural layout of the nave, the white and […]