Where: Musée de la civilisation
When: June 6 to October 13
How much: Free
Why: Musée de la civilisation’s roof is taking life for the time of a season. Indeed, a real vegetable garden has been set up on top of Musée de la civilisation by Franco Dragone, one of the creator of Cirque du Soleil. You will be filled with wonder with this very original concept which goal is to make us rethink our relation with nature.
Where: Bassin Louise Marina
When: June 3 to September 28
How much: Free
Why: Espace 400e is the central point of the celebrations of the foundation of Québec City. You will be in the heart of the festivities with shows activities, an original exhibition and an ephemeral garden.
Where: Centre d’interprétation de Place-Royale
When: From May 14
How much: $10 (adult)
Why: 2008 represents the celebration of the foundation of Québec City but also of its founder: Samuel de Champlain. Inside a three-dimensional exhibition, you will be able to witness the true historical contribution of this great explorer.
Where: Downtown and Old Québec City
When: All summer long
How much: Free
Why: Québec City shines from all its light for the celebrations of its 400th anniversary. Many illuminations of buildings and monuments are spread throughout the city. Québec’s Parliament, De Tourny fountain, Price buiding, the fortifications, Château Frontenac and Montmorency falls are therefore worth to see at night.
Le Louvre à Québec
Where: Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
When: June 5 to October 26
How much: $15 (adult)
Why: It is your unique chance to see the famous masterpieces of the Louvre museum out of Paris. This exclusive exhibition presented at Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec is entitled Arts de la vie (the arts of life). So don’t miss your chance to see this incredible gift of the Louvre museum to Québec City.
Source: Canoe, http://www2.canoe.com
Promenade Samuel de Champlain
Where: on the shores of the north bank of the St. Lawrence River
When: All summer
How much: free
Why: The gift of the province of Québec to its capital, the Promenade Samuel de Champlain has been created with the idea to give back the St. Lawrence to Québécois. Discover the exceptional beauty of the river along this magnificent city promenade by foot or on a bike.
Source: Génivar, http://www.genivar.com
Where: Dufferin terrace
When: May 24 to October 12
How much: free
Why: Awaken the archaeologist in you and discover the Saint-Louis fort and castle which were used has official residence and politic headquarters to the majority of governors in the early 17th century. Opened to the public especially for the celebrations, guides as well as historical characters will make you enter the time of the start of the colony with these archaeological remains.
Where: Bassin Louise Marina
When: June 20 or August 24 (starts every night at 10 p.m.)
How much: Free
Why: Created by the renowned director Robert Lepage, this colossal work consists of images presented on the grains silos of the marina, reflecting the history of Québec City. The Moulin à images is the biggest architectural projection ever made in history!
