Learn who the Filles du Roi were, why they came to New France, how the program worked, and how to explore their legacy in Quebec today.Continue Reading: The Filles du Roi and Their Role in Quebec History
Learn about Poisson d’Avril in Quebec, the April 1 paper-fish prank, how children celebrate it, and why popular origin stories should be treated cautiously.Continue Reading: Quebec’s Poisson d’Avril April Fish Tradition
French-Canadian loup-garou stories mixed werewolves, religion and community warnings. The details changed with every region—and often with every storyteller.Continue Reading: Werewolves in French-Canadian Folklore
A historical archive of reactions in Quebec City during the first COVID-19 shutdowns in March 2020, preserved with clear context and no current advice.Continue Reading: Quebec City at the Start of COVID-19 March 2020 Archive
Plan a visit to Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral with current hours, museum and crypt closure information, history, visitor etiquette and nearby Old Quebec sights.Continue Reading: Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral Visitor Guide
Visit Notre-Dame-des-Victoires in Place Royale with a practical guide to its 1688 origins, historic interior, access, nearby Lower Town sights and how long to allow.Continue Reading: Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church in Quebec City