October 2023 – Once again this year, the Quartier Petit Champlain and Place-Royale are celebrating the arrival of October in all its autumn splendour and beautiful colours! During the beautiful autumn days, you will have to go to the area to enjoy the activities from October 7, 2023. The party offers visitors the opportunity to attend free shows at Parc Félix-Leclerc and discover local artists in a comforting atmosphere. Not only will enhanced programming be offered, but the shops are overflowing with colourful local novelties that are worth a visit.
CELEBRATE AUTUMN IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
For Le Petit Champlain and Place-Royale, autumn rhymes with bright colors, pumpkins, warm comforting beverages, and of course, a host of novelties among merchants in the sector. To set the mood for Halloween celebrations, fall decorations made by a local artist adorn the decorations of the parks and streets in the area. Made of recycled materials and harvesting products, they are completely unique. Fall photos will certainly be in order! Worth mentioning: particular attention is paid to the reuse of decorative elements, in addition, the pumpkins used will be offered to merchants, residents of the sector and a food aid organization to avoid waste.
Once again this year, people will be able to attend outdoor musical performances produced by the Théâtre Petit Champlain and totally free every Saturday in October, from 2pm to 4:30pm, at Parc Félix-Leclerc. It will be an opportunity to discover many local artists such as the jazz trio of Camille Caron (October 7), Mike DeWay (October 14), Winterglow (October 21) and Les Chats de ruelle in ambulatory formula from 1 pm to 4 pm to close the month in style on October 28.
A QUAINT HALLOWEEN PARTY
Of course, Quartier Petit Champlain and Place-Royale could not do without the Halloween festivities. It is an appointment for families on October 28 from 1 pm to 4 pm, while they will be invited to put on their best costumes to participate in the animations offered free of charge. DIY workshop, giant puppets, crazy games, percussion lessons and ambulatory shows are on the program. Everything will take place in a playful atmosphere and in a decor highlighting the charm of autumn.
This initiative is led by the Coopérative du Quartier Petit Champlain in partnership with the City of Québec as part of the business plan, SODEC and Desjardins Caisse de Québec.
ABOUT THE COOPÉRATIVE DU QUARTIER PETIT CHAMPLAIN
Formed in 1985 following the restoration of its iconic buildings, the Coopérative du Quartier Petit Champlain brilliantly innovates to breathe life into its historic sector, and thus offer a unique experience to the people who walk through it. Recognized as one of the most beautiful sites in Quebec (and one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the world!), the Quartier Petit Champlain enjoys an ideal geographical position in any season: at the foot of the cliff that separates the upper and lowercity, directly under the magnificent Château Frontenac. Its authentic character and extensive offer give the sector the role of essential in Quebec.
Some forty member businesses, including a legendary theatre, beautiful shops, restaurants, cafés and friendly bistros, line its charming pedestrian streets, open all year round, for the happiness of people from here and elsewhere.
ABOUT PLACE-ROYALE
A historic site of national importance, Place-Royale is the cradle of French civilization in North America. It stands on the site of Quebec City’s first settlement, Champlain’s home. The Place-Royale sector has been restored inspired by the architecture of the French regime and hosts about twenty shops, pubs and restaurants offering quality and diversified products.
Some forty member businesses, including a legendary theatre, beautiful shops, restaurants, cafés and friendly bistros, line its charming pedestrian streets, open all year round, for the happiness of people from here and elsewhere.
-- Text written by Brouillard --
