June 22nd to September 10th, 2010
The Image Mill - Robert Lepage & Ex Machina
lacaserne.net
During 40 minutes, much more than an historical panorama, the Moulin à Images will offer a playful 3-D show about the city's past, present, and future. It will be a mosaic of icons, sounds, and ideas organized around great ages of Quebec City.
From June 22 to July 31: Tuesday to Saturday at 10 pm
In August: Tuesday to Saturday at 9:30 pm
In September: Wednesday 1st to Monday 6th and 8th to 10th at 9 pm
Vieux-Port de Québec/ Bunge grain elevator

June 24th to September 5th, 2010
Cirque du Soleil: Les Chemins invisibles Le Sillon des rêves
Cirque du Soleil returns to Quebec City's Saint-Roch district this summer to present the second chapter of Les Chemins invisibles (The Invisible Paths). This free street event, entitled Le Sillon des rêves, will take place Tuesday through Saturday at the + infos... >>>

June 24th to September 11th, 2010
Pirates, Privateers and Freebooters
Immerse yourself in the world of these adventurers of the 16th to the 19th century who spread terror on the American seas. On the loading dock, enrol and get on board a ship's reconstruction to explore the various aspects of life at sea. Weigh anchor in the company of the famous pirate Jack Rackham. Discover the living conditions of the crew, the rules they had to follow on board, the navigation techniques, the ships' evolution, the risks of the trade, the plundering, the laws and punishments, and more. Put your senses to the test and cast off for this fascinating interactive exhibition. Free for children 5 and under. + info... >>>

July 1st, 2010
Happy Birthday Canada
www.celafete.ca

Canada Day is an opportunity to gather in our communities across the county to proudly celebrate all we have in common.

It's open house at the park. Be part of the history of the Plains of Abraham by visiting the park's attractions without cost on this Canada Day: Odyssey multimedia exhibition and Martello Tower 1.
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Thursday 8th to Sunday July 18th, 2010
Quebec City Summer Festival

With its heady mix of name performers and rising stars, the Quebec City Summer Festival lineup will have festivalgoers wishing they could be everywhere at once. The festival will feature representatives (450 artists) from over 22 countries and Canadian provinces and programming more noted than ever for its flavor, daring, and originality. + details >>>

July 17th to September 6th, 2010
The convict's last drink
www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

In the 19th century, a crime was apparently committed by a British soldier on furlough: the whole town was in turmoil. Witnesses are gathered at Jos Vaillancourt's Tavern to discuss the fate of the culprit: What will be his punishment be? Be part of this highly colourful investigation and have your fill of history: military justice, leisure activities and punishment experienced by the soldiers, suspense, quiz, all presented with a taste of humour in the evocative setting of the Martello Tower no 2.   + Infos >>

July 22nd to 24th, 2010
Festival Beauport en Blues
www.beauportenblues.com // Program

The Beauport Blues Festival exists since summer 2005 and present artists of the blues as well as painters and local sculptors.
Vieux-Bourg de Beauport

July 22nd to August 29th, 2010
Totem / Cirque du Soleil
Writer and Director : Robert Lepage
www.cirquedusoleil.com

TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations.

July 23th to August 1st, 2010
Festival of The Days of Africa
www.festivaljourneedafrique.com

"Festival des journées d'Afrique", which celebrates dance and rhythms from around the world, will bring downtown Quebec City to life. Artists of all origins will take part and have you moving to the beat.

July 24th to August 11th, 2010
Les Grands Feux Loto-Québec
www.lesgrandsfeux.com

Fireworks firms and spectators alike agree that Montmorency Falls Park is the ideal venue for this dazzling event. Imagine a majestic natural amphitheater formed by a thundering wall of water that tumbles 272 feet into a basin enclosed by the rocky walls of the Côte-de-Beaupré plateau. What a setting ! What an atmosphere !
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency

July 30th to August 1st 2010
Wendake Pow Wow
www.tourismewendake.com

A big festive gathering where occur singers and dancers of diverse Nations, the Pow-wow is an exceptional opportunity to dive into the universe of the First Nations. Workshops of traditional demonstrations, craftsmen's display of the First Nations from here and there, competitions of dances and activities for all the family.
Wendake

August 1st, 2010
Le Beau Gros Tintamarre Burlesque
www.tintamarreburlesque.com

« People playfully fight with water guns during the Great Big Burlesque Tintamarre on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City » // The Washington Post

Plaines d'Abraham

August 3rd to 8th, 2010
Festivent Ville de Lévis
www.festivent.net

A festival of hot air balloons adorned international performances and family activities receiving pilots from various countries.

Lévis

August 4th to 15th, 2010
Plein Art
www.metiers-d-art.qc.ca/paq

Plein Art is an outdoor sale-exhibit where you will find crafts of all sorts, including ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery and much more. Plein Art presents over 100 Quebecois artisans as well as guests from Canada and abroad. This event organized by the Conseil des métiers d'art du Québec, Quebec's professional artisans association, is one of the most important arts and crafts outdoor exhibitions in Canada.

August 4th to 8th, 2010
Fête de la Nouvelle-France
www.nouvellefrance.qc.ca

It was right here in 1608 that the great New France adventure began. Every summer for the past 11 years, the New France Festival has celebrated the history of the first European settlers in North America. A busy five-day program of nearly 1,000 artistic events will take you inside the walls of Old Quebec for a unique journey back to the 17th and 18th centuries.

August 14th to September 5th, 2010
Mountain Bike & Trial UCI World Cup
www.montsainteanne2010.com

The Quebec City region will again be host to the Mountain Bike and Trial World Championships. Quebec City is one of only two cities to have hosted this prestigious event more than once, the other being Vail.

August 17th, to 21st, 2010
The Plaines lunes blockbuster
plaineslunes.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

A grandiose historical epic. 2000 costumed characters, 500 volunteer walk-ons.

August 18th to 29th, 2010
Expo Quebec
www.expoquebec.com

Bring your family and friends from August 12 to 23 and participate in the many activities, presentations and shows, and make amazing discoveries while visiting the agricultural fair, the French pavilion, the Sands of Time exhibit, the Science pavilion and the rides.

August 24th to 29th, 2010
Quebec city International Festival of Military Bands
www.fimmq.com

The Quebec city International Festival of Military Bands is the only event aimed at military music lovers. The event welcomes some twenty bands each year and features more than 800 musicians in approximately forty activities, including popular concerts and special thematic events.

August 27th, 2010
Défi des dames de coeur
www.marathonquebec.com

The Défi des dames de coeur is a new activity dedicated to women who care for their health and who, at the same time, want to help the children affected by Dysphasia.

Vieux-Québec

August 29th, 2010
Marathon des Deux Rives SSQ
www.marathonquebec.com

The 13th edition of the biggest international sports event in Greater Quebec City and one of the most popular in Canada. With more than 75% of the course running along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, this marathon takes participants on a scenic route like no other!

Lévis / Québec

29 août 2010 10 h 00 à 16 h 00
Fête des Récoltes de Saint-Sacrement
www.quartiersaintsacrement.com/

Sur le chemin Saint-Foy (piétonnier) entre l'avenue Holland et Marguerite-Bourgeoys se tiendra la Fête des Récoltes de Saint-Sacrement. Musiciens en spectacle sur les scènes Desjardins et Bourbon Café dès midi. Un marché public ( fruits et légumes, produits du terroir...). Épuchette de blé d'Inde. Jeux gonflables pour les enfants et un marché aux puces familial.