For many years now, archaeological excavations in Old Quebec have been uncovering key historical artifacts. A team of 15 Université Laval graduate and undergraduate students are sifting through the soil…
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Discover a secret garden
For the first time in 400 years, the Ursuline museum in the heart of the Old City has opened the convent garden to the public.The nuns themselves will act as…
Memorials and Things of Fame
1862The Morning ChronicleA deep trick was attempted to be played off in St. Sauveur Suburbs the other night by some scoundrels who were on the look-out for plunder. Luckily, however,…
National Aboriginal Day and the 2012 Wendake Pow Wow
Last Thursday, June 21, was the celebration of two events – National Aboriginal Day and the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.For generations, many aboriginal peoples have celebrated their culture…
Canada Day celebrations
Come and celebrate Canada Day on the Plains of Abraham as well as several other locations around the city. Starting at 12 noon, there will be a Flag-raising ceremony on…
Visit the residence of the governor general at the Citadel this summer
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston invite the public to discover the governor general’s second official residence at the Citadel of…
Summer activities at the National Assembly Parliament Building
The President of the National Assembly, Jacques Chagnon, invites citizens to participate in activities taking place at the Parliament Building from June to September, 2012. A varied program will allow…
QCT Mystery Photo of the Week Contest
Quebec City is full of picturesque and noteworthy vistas and scenes. The QCT Mystery Photo Contest offers readers opportunities to appreciate the city from some well-known and less familiar angles….
K9 Dog Rescuers
This week, thousands of people in Quebec will be moving. Some of them will decide that Fido or Minou won’t be moving with them. Animals are abandoned for many reasons;…
QCT Mystery Photo of the Week Contest
Bethann G. Merkle and Shirley NadeauQuebec City is full of picturesque and noteworthy vistas and scenes. The QCT Mystery Photo Contest offers readers opportunities to appreciate the city from some…