The public square, the cradle of New France, will take you back to colonial days in a festive atmosphere full of surprises. It is the perfect gathering place, abuzz with a festive and supercharged atmosphere. This will take you back to the colonial area!

Meet the herbalist with her surprising recipes, busybodies with their endless gossip, and the notary with his scriveners or enjoy the quiz games and rallies at Marie-Josephte House.

Costumes Contest

Slip into your most alluring finery and show it off on the SAQ Place Royale stage. You could win a Laurier Québec gift certificate – a grand prize worth $ 250. Or come out and vote for your favorite costume!

Vespers at Église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires

August 5 & 6 – 5 p.m., August 7 – 4:30 p.m

Purchase a Medallion and attend the sumptuous vespers sung completely in gregorian by the Choeur du chapitre de Québec.

Great Gatherings

August 4 to 7 – 3:30 p.m.

Take part in the great gatherings looking back on New France’s favorite festivities:

August 4: First Nations Festival: traditional Ilnu and intertribal dances hosted by the Pekuakamiulnuatsh Nation (Ilnuatsh of Pekuakami)

August 5: Commemorative for the intention of Louis XIII: a centuries-old tradition comes to life

August 6: Harvest Festival: sheaves of wheat are brought in from throughout the area

August 7: Criée des âmes: a lighthearted version of the traditional auction to free souls from purgatory

The Irish Whiskey Happy Hour at Centre d’interprétation de la Place-Royale

August 4, 5, and 6 – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Sample five delicious Irish whiskeys with commentary by Patrick Bourassa in a laid-back atmosphere. Theatrical performance on the history of the Irish in New France, musical accompaniment, and cheese. Age 18 and over: $30 with Medallion.