What's new this summer in our regions?
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UPDATE DAY
The return of good weather invites you to hit the road and discover the different regions of Quebec. To welcome visitors, the latter compete in imagination. Let's see some of their novelties.
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS
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► First Route of “English teas” in 4 stops: Museum Beaulne de Coaticook (museebeaulne.qc.ca); Stanstead Colby-Curtis Museum (colbycurtis.ca); Uplands Cultural and Heritage Center in Sherbrooke (uplands.ca) and Ferme Héritage Miner in Granby (fermeheritageminer.ca).
► The exhibition Zidane: a portrait of the 21st century, at the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke (MBAS). In a 90-minute film, we explore the making of heroes in society and their glorification. mbas.qc.ca
► At Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook: for the city's 150th anniversary, multimedia installation created by Moment Factory in the Parc forest. gorgedecoaticook.qc.ca
► The Route des Sommets: extends 35 km to reach the new Mont Ham Regional Park (193 km). routedessommets.com
► As in the Lord of the Rings: Between Peaks and Roots offers The Stone of Fire, its second troglodyte habitat, similar to the lair of the Hobbits of The Lord of the Rings. entrecimeetracines.com
► La Galerie des Nanas de Danville: the only Canadian gallery dedicated to insubordinate feminine art, a very fashionable art movement and United States where it is called Outsider art or Raw art. galeriedesnanas.ca
CENTER OF QUEBEC
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► Exhibition 1984… I remember: At the Museum of Religions, retrospective of John Paul II's visit to Canada. museedesreligions.qc.ca
► Kingsey Falls: Various activities surrounding Cascades' 50th anniversary celebrations in Kingsey Falls. cascades.com/50
► Fishing guide: Personalized float tube or boat fishing guide service in several bodies of water. tripdepeche.com
► The Gran Fondo: Great cycling party, with Italian flavor, with three routes (86 km, 143 km and 238 km) for cyclists of all levels. granfondocentreduquebec.com
CHARLEVOIX
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► Exploration of the world of wild mushrooms: Exploration of the world of wild mushrooms in the company of a naturalist guide-interpreter. aventure-laurentienne.com
► A world premiere: The Musée d'art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul presents nearly 40 original productions produced by Andy Warhol, between 1964 and 1987. macbsp.com
► Museum space: in the church of Saint-Irenaeus. Vestments and sacerdotal objects of yesteryear. tourisme-charlevoix.com/…/espace-museal
► Via ferrata of Mont du Lac des Cygnes: an activity halfway between climbing and hiking walk, in the heart of the Gros-Bras valley in the Grands-Jardins national park. In the company of a guide. sepaq.com/pq/grj
► Two new cruises: AML Cruises offers a new 2-hour cruise aboard the AML Suroît as well as a “Discovery of the Fjord” cruise which only lasts 3 hours (formerly 6 hours). croisieresaml.com
► Helicopter picnic: on the highest peaks of Charlevoix with Héli-Charlevoix. heli-charlevoix.com
CHAUDIÈRE-APPALACHES
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► Roche à Veillon: 50th anniversary of Roche à Veillon. rocheaveillon.com
► Le Manoir Breakey: a Neo-Tudor mansion (1900) part of the architectural heritage of the city of Lévis is now a bed and breakfast. manoirbreakey.ca
► Burlesque: 3rd edition of Beau Gros Tintamarre burlesque, August 2, on Île Ronde in Beauceville. tintamarreburlesque.weekly.com
LANAUDIÈRE
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► New Louis-Cyr Museum: in the real house, built and inhabited by Louis Cyr, in Saint-Jean-de-Matha. maisonlouiscyr.org
► Stroll in Tortillard Gourmand: This tasting tour includes 4 visits to the farm and a vineyard. tortillardgourmand.com
► 150th anniversary of the city of Joliette: Many festivities marking the 150th. joliette150e.ca
LAURENTIANS
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► Ziptreck Ecotours Tremblant: Circuit of five zip lines in the mountain. laurentides.com/fr/membres/ziptrek-ecotours-tremblant
LAVAL
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► Indoor trampoline centre: ISaute, (10,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampoline) with dodge ball, jump park, basketball-trampoline, tightrope walking, open jumps and foam brick pits. For the whole family. isaute.ca
► Escalade Clip’n Climb: . Some 30 climbing walls where participants of all ages and levels can climb up to 10 meters and descend gently thanks to an automated restraint system. https://clipnclimb.ca
MAURICIE
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► AML Cruises sets up shop in Trois -Rivers: with a new ship, the AML Alizé. 90-minute cruise on the river, commented by a guide explaining the history of Trois-Rivières as well as the basics of navigation. tourismetroisrivieres.com
► Pure Safran: the first saffron farm in Canada in the village of Saint-Elie de Caxton. pursafran.com
► International Jousting Tournament: on the site of the Duchy of Bicolline, August 30-31 and September 1 in Saint-Mathieu du Parc. bicolline.org
► New height challenge: at the Domain of the Lost Forest: a suspended labyrinth. The module includes 69 games spread over 4 levels. domainedelaforetperdue.com
► The Divine Detours Circuit: Visit 4 churches with a distinct character in the Shawinigan sector. divinsdetours.com
MONTÉRÉGIE
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► Iroquoian route: New cycling circuit from 230 to 350 km, presenting the history and dynamism of the local populations as well as the most beautiful landscapes of this region. The route includes 4 stages (Hotel Relais Gouverneur in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Hotel Rive Gauche in Beloeil, Auberge de la Rive in Sorel-Tracy, Holiday Inn in Longueuil) where cyclists can enjoy cocktails and contemporary cuisine regional. Info: governor.com. Reservations: 1 800 667-3815 ext. 129
► Sleeping in Tipieu: The Domaine Pourki invites you to sleep in tipis on the water accessible by boat with glass opening, removable for fishing or observing fish. pourki.com
► La maison Félix Leclerc: Permanent exhibition on Félix Leclerc in the house where he was born and grew up. Completely restored, it is located on Chemin de l'Anse in Vaudreuil-Dorion. maisonfelixleclerc.org
► Les Croisières de la Vallée-du-Richelieu: 70-passenger boat offering different types of cruises from Vieux-Beloeil to Saint-Ours. venisesurlelac.com/croisiere-vallee-du-richelieu
MONTREAL
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► Lascaux Cave: The Science Center hosts masterpieces from prehistory and full-size reproductions of these masterpieces created there 20,000 years ago. montrealsciencecentre.com
► Exalto: first urban acrobatic park in Canada, offers three acrobatic courses in height, traced in imposing artificial structures in wood and steel, on the esplanade of the Olympic Stadium. parcolympique.qc.ca
OUTAOUAIS
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► Casino du Lac-Leamy Lights: For their 19th edition, the Casino du Lac-Leamy Lights are moving to the backyard of the Canadian Museum of History, from August 12 to 16 . fires.qc.ca
► The Canadian Titanic: (Empress of Ireland) at the Canadian Museum of History. Exhibition recalling the greatest maritime disaster in Canadian history. historymuseum.ca
► At Parc Omega: Sleep with wolves, bears and deer. parcomega.ca
► Electric quad safari: Mystery safari in the undergrowth of Montebello aboard an electric quad with an iPad in hand. At Camp Explorer. campexplora.ca
QUEBEC
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► Only Holy Door in America: On the occasion of its 350th anniversary, the Holy See granted this exceptional privilege to Notre-Dame de Québec: a Holy Door, the first outside Europe. notredamedequebec.org
► L'Îlot des Palais: this historical and archaeological site of the Capital will open its doors to the general public on July 3 and will present in its 18th century vaults a brand new immersive exhibit. lilotdespalais.ca