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What To Do On Your First Trip To Quebec City
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What To Do On Your First Trip To Quebec City

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Are you going to visit Québec City for the first time and at a loss for what to do? If this is the case, look no further because this guide will tell you everything that you need to know.
Make sure to add the following activities to your itinerary!
Guided tour of Old Québec
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Are you going to visit Québec City for the first time and at a loss for what to do? If this is the case, look no further because this guide will tell you everything that you need to know.
Make sure to add the following activities to your itinerary!
Guided tour of Old Québec
…

Pow-Wow Trail 2021
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Pow-Wow Trail 2021

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Under the 1978 Act, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was created. The Powwow Trail is a 3-mile lollipop trail that then leads to a loop that goes on for 25 miles.
Its construction began in 1979 by linking old logging roads by Forest Center to new wilderness paths.
Hiking in the area offers a chance to experience remote wilderness with incredible views. Various festivals and events take place in the surrounding areas during the summer.
They include Festival Innu Nikamu, Festival du conte et de la Légende de L’Innucadie, Festival de Contes et Légendes Atalukan, and more….

Under the 1978 Act, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was created. The Powwow Trail is a 3-mile lollipop trail that then leads to a loop that goes on for 25 miles.
Its construction began in 1979 by linking old logging roads by Forest Center to new wilderness paths.
Hiking in the area offers a chance to experience remote wilderness with incredible views. Various festivals and events take place in the surrounding areas during the summer.
They include Festival Innu Nikamu, Festival du conte et de la Légende de L’Innucadie, Festival de Contes et Légendes Atalukan, and more….

Echoes Of A Proud Nation Pow Wow
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Echoes Of A Proud Nation Pow Wow

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This is an event that aims to promote a friendly atmosphere between Kahnawà:ke, its neighbors, and visitors from different parts of the globe.
Year after year, crowds of people head to this area to take part in Pow Wow. They are then treated to an incredible array of indigenous works of art and artifacts.
Apart from this, they also get to experience local food, dance, and songs.
While the 2021 edition of the event was canceled, there is no doubt that future iterations are going to give you the cultural fix that you have been looking for….

This is an event that aims to promote a friendly atmosphere between Kahnawà:ke, its neighbors, and visitors from different parts of the globe.
Year after year, crowds of people head to this area to take part in Pow Wow. They are then treated to an incredible array of indigenous works of art and artifacts.
Apart from this, they also get to experience local food, dance, and songs.
While the 2021 edition of the event was canceled, there is no doubt that future iterations are going to give you the cultural fix that you have been looking for….

Ahki’wahcha
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Ahki’wahcha

vanessa 1 min read

The so-called creator’s game, lacrosse is a fast-paced sport that has its roots in indigenous culture. You might not have known that it has been around prior to any European contact.
In North America, it has always played a huge role in the spiritual life and community of various Nations.
Victories have always brought honor and pride to the winning team and their respective village. Lacrosse has always been a key contribution of indigenous traditions to present-day Canada.
This ancestral sport is truly unique. Make sure to catch an Ahki’Wahcha team game in Wendake in the spring, summer, and fall….

The so-called creator’s game, lacrosse is a fast-paced sport that has its roots in indigenous culture. You might not have known that it has been around prior to any European contact.
In North America, it has always played a huge role in the spiritual life and community of various Nations.
Victories have always brought honor and pride to the winning team and their respective village. Lacrosse has always been a key contribution of indigenous traditions to present-day Canada.
This ancestral sport is truly unique. Make sure to catch an Ahki’Wahcha team game in Wendake in the spring, summer, and fall….

The Native Museum Of Mashteuiatsh
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The Native Museum Of Mashteuiatsh

vanessa 1 min read

Governed by the elements, the Pekuakamiulnuatsh people have a rich culture that is truly their own. They arrived about six millennia ago after the retraction of the glaciers.
The best place to learn more about their history is the Native Museum of Mashteuiatsh. The institution has hundreds of amazing artifacts and objects used by these people.
Without a doubt, a visit will make for a remarkable cultural encounter.
The Pekuakamiulnu u mamihtunelitamun, Spirit of the Pekuakamiulnu is a permanent collective exhibition made by artisans, artists, businesspeople, elders, and the rest of the community.
It serves as a …

Governed by the elements, the Pekuakamiulnuatsh people have a rich culture that is truly their own. They arrived about six millennia ago after the retraction of the glaciers.
The best place to learn more about their history is the Native Museum of Mashteuiatsh. The institution has hundreds of amazing artifacts and objects used by these people.
Without a doubt, a visit will make for a remarkable cultural encounter.
The Pekuakamiulnu u mamihtunelitamun, Spirit of the Pekuakamiulnu is a permanent collective exhibition made by artisans, artists, businesspeople, elders, and the rest of the community.
It serves as a …

Droulers-Tsiionhiakwatha Archaeological Site Interpretation Center
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Droulers-Tsiionhiakwatha Archaeological Site Interpretation Center

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In 1450, hundreds of St. Lawrence Iroquoians established settlements along the La Guerre River. This is the location of the Saint-Anicet municipality today.
The site was discovered when a farmer discovered a tiny axe in his fields. Fast forward to the present, archaeologists have discovered a variety of artifacts and remains.
This is one of the biggest Iroquoian villages found in Quebec.
The expert guides at the center will teach you what you need to know about the village in question. The Kionhekwa exhibition is an informative but fun display that offers us a glimpse into the lifestyle of Iroquoians in the 15th …

In 1450, hundreds of St. Lawrence Iroquoians established settlements along the La Guerre River. This is the location of the Saint-Anicet municipality today.
The site was discovered when a farmer discovered a tiny axe in his fields. Fast forward to the present, archaeologists have discovered a variety of artifacts and remains.
This is one of the biggest Iroquoian villages found in Quebec.
The expert guides at the center will teach you what you need to know about the village in question. The Kionhekwa exhibition is an informative but fun display that offers us a glimpse into the lifestyle of Iroquoians in the 15th …

Pointe-Du-Buisson, Musée Québécois D’archéologie
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Pointe-Du-Buisson, Musée Québécois D’archéologie

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You can compare a trip to Pointe-du-Buisson to time travel. For five decades now, this has been the site of archaeological digs.
There is no better place to understand prehistoric Quebec than this National Historic Site along the St. Lawrence River.
After all, it is sitting on one of the biggest sugar maple-hickory stands in the south of the province. Once you visit, you will understand why people have always been drawn to this area.
Footprints Larger than Life is a permanent exhibition devoted to Cambrian paleontology. Archaeologists have found traces of fossils dating back to over 500 million years.
The museum…

You can compare a trip to Pointe-du-Buisson to time travel. For five decades now, this has been the site of archaeological digs.
There is no better place to understand prehistoric Quebec than this National Historic Site along the St. Lawrence River.
After all, it is sitting on one of the biggest sugar maple-hickory stands in the south of the province. Once you visit, you will understand why people have always been drawn to this area.
Footprints Larger than Life is a permanent exhibition devoted to Cambrian paleontology. Archaeologists have found traces of fossils dating back to over 500 million years.
The museum…

La Maison Amérindienne
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La Maison Amérindienne

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The native-run La Maison Amerindienne is located in a maple stand on Mont-Saint-Hilaire. This is a social economy cultural enterprise that also serves as an exhibition space and hub.
On top of that, it is considered a place for people to simply get together.
Drop by the interpretation trail and head on to the vegetable patch. Here, you are going to find the “Three Sisters” of the Iroquois: beans, corn, and pumpkins.
They do not just grow together but also help the others grow. The wild berry garden will also make for a fun visit. Do not miss out on the Native meal while you are at it either!
Before the …

The native-run La Maison Amerindienne is located in a maple stand on Mont-Saint-Hilaire. This is a social economy cultural enterprise that also serves as an exhibition space and hub.
On top of that, it is considered a place for people to simply get together.
Drop by the interpretation trail and head on to the vegetable patch. Here, you are going to find the “Three Sisters” of the Iroquois: beans, corn, and pumpkins.
They do not just grow together but also help the others grow. The wild berry garden will also make for a fun visit. Do not miss out on the Native meal while you are at it either!
Before the …

The Montreal Museum Of Fine Arts
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The Montreal Museum Of Fine Arts

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Did you know that more than one million people pay a visit to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts every year? This popular museum is best known for its collection with more than 41,000 works.
The temporary exhibitions are always excellent as well. There are four pavilions to showcase works of art by the Inuit and Aboriginals.
You will find the Inuit Art collection at the Claire and Marc Bourgie Pavilion of Quebec and Canadian Art. Spanning the whole fourth level, it offers priceless insight into the artistic practice of the Inuit. There are works by past and present artists there.
The exhibition serves as a great peek …

Did you know that more than one million people pay a visit to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts every year? This popular museum is best known for its collection with more than 41,000 works.
The temporary exhibitions are always excellent as well. There are four pavilions to showcase works of art by the Inuit and Aboriginals.
You will find the Inuit Art collection at the Claire and Marc Bourgie Pavilion of Quebec and Canadian Art. Spanning the whole fourth level, it offers priceless insight into the artistic practice of the Inuit. There are works by past and present artists there.
The exhibition serves as a great peek …

Mccord Museum
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Mccord Museum

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Established in 1921, the McCord Museum is among the oldest museums in the country. It offers us a marvelous insight to Montreal’s social history of the past and present.
On top of that, it hosts one of the biggest historical collections on the continent. There is a wide array of costumes, textiles, and objects to be enjoyed. Many them will take your breath away.
Check out the permanent exhibition called Wearing Our Identity: The First Peoples Collection. There are a hundred or so garments on display that go all the way back to the 19th century.
There are four themes in this collection: Wearing Our Culture, Wearing …

Established in 1921, the McCord Museum is among the oldest museums in the country. It offers us a marvelous insight to Montreal’s social history of the past and present.
On top of that, it hosts one of the biggest historical collections on the continent. There is a wide array of costumes, textiles, and objects to be enjoyed. Many them will take your breath away.
Check out the permanent exhibition called Wearing Our Identity: The First Peoples Collection. There are a hundred or so garments on display that go all the way back to the 19th century.
There are four themes in this collection: Wearing Our Culture, Wearing …