The story of New France overflows with tales of horrible crimes, arrests and executions that still haunt Old Québec to this day. The most famous executioner, Jean Rattier or his wife, the implacable Marie Rivière will gladly tell you all about them each in their own wicked ways. Be warned that their dreadful sense of humour may well freeze your blood!

From its upper to lower city, Québec still holds memories of enough anecdotes to give you chills at nightfall. Let the dark side of the Old Capital take you and hear out these grizzly stories that have been kept hidden for too long.

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Beware, the ghosts are watching you! The street theatre performance Crimes in New France will bring you in contact with several criminals who lived during the New France era, starting with the spectres of the executioner Jean Rattier or his wife Marie Rivière.

Other mysterious characters will materialise in your path. . . sometimes giving you a good scare! In costume and make-up, they will all at last reveal their ugly crimes. We wager that their tales will give you goosebumps!

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Soft and gentle, this Winter walking tour through the streets of Old Québec will take you back to the past, as we will delight you with our telling of happy stories of old. You will hear of old Christmas customs and legends of New France.

How did the French settlers become acclimated to the Québec winter? What miraculous remedies did they resort to, in order to survive? You will learn all about it during this enchanting walk through the oldest streets and most beautifully decorated areas in the lower city of Québec. Your entire family is welcome!

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You truly can’t stop progress: even our ghosts are getting in on the latest technology. They can now tell their tales through a smartphone application, on various routes in Québec City.

Using short video clips and geolocalisation clues, your mission will be to hunt down ghosts on a pre-established route. The clues that will be revealed along the way will guide you to where our virtual ghosts will tell you their captivating tales. It's an incredible way to make the past and the present co-exist in the palm of your hand.

Available soon, check often for updates!

Préparez-vous à découvrir le vrai visage de la mort au 17e siècle!

Cette nouvelle visite animée en Nouvelle-France vous plonge dans les rites funéraires, les anciens cimetières et les enterrements approximatifs de l’époque à travers les histoires lugubres de votre guide hautement vivant (ou presque).

Quels étaient les lieux de repos au sein du Vieux-Québec? Comment disposait-on du corps des criminels, des pauvres, de l’élite? Quels étaient les rites des colons lors du trépas? Comment la mort était-elle vue à l’époque?

Venez percer les secrets mortuaires bien enterrés lors d’une balade funèbre, mais ô combien divertissante!

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