The Latest and the Greatest of Summer 2023

Co-produced by Musée de la civilisation and London’s Barbican Centre, Our Time on Earth is an inspiring exhibition featuring twelve newly commissioned immersive works that present solutions to climate change and share a sense of hope that we can build a better world.

While at the museum, check out Love Me Gender, an exploration of some of the many ways people experience gender identity.

This summer, the musicians of the Royal 22^e Régiment, dressed in their red uniform and traditional bear fur cap, offer a musical performance. A spectacular experience set against the backdrop of Old Québec City, to the sound of trumpets, French horns, symbols, and drums.

While at the Citadelle, we visit the new exhibitions To the rhythm of the music of the Royal 22e Régiment, which celebrates the 100^th anniversary of the famous band, as well as Keep its powder dry!, which allows us to follow the evolution of fortifications on the site of the Citadelle during the colonial period.

All aboard for a ride on a zero-emission sightseeing train powered by green hydrogen! Departing from the Montmorency Falls station, Train de Charlevoix takes you along the majestic St. Lawrence River all the way to Baie-Saint-Paul. The train emits only water vapour during operation, while ensuring a quieter environment for passengers and those close to tracks.

This breathtaking new section of Promenade Samuel-De Champlain is perfect to enjoy the beautiful summer days. There is a fine sandy beach with chairs and umbrellas, an infinity swimming pool, giving the impression of bathing in the river, a mirror pool with water fountains, outdoor showers, patios and restaurant service.

Get a taste of winter in Québec at Blizz, a pop-up like no other at Montmorency Falls Park where visitors can experience the magic of the Québec Winter Carnival this summer. There are experiential containers with an iceberg vibe that bring the joys of winter to life, a photobooth on the Bonhomme Carnaval parade float, a huge dome with a cool-down area and lots of fun things to do, and much more!

On foot or by bike, board the new AML Cruises river shuttle between Québec City's Old Port and Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. From there, several options are available, with or without meals: self-guided tour of the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine and the surrounding area or a bus excursion to Mont-Sainte-Anne or Canyon Sainte-Anne.

That’s right, folks: now you can ski and snowboard in Québec City all year long! The two simulators at Centre Préski have pitches and speeds for every level, making every month a good month to start skiing or snowboarding or perfect your technique. Opening on June 22.

This MNBAQ exhibition explores the universal nature of life, death, the natural world, and other themes central to the work of Alexander McQueen—a major figure in the fashion world from 1990 until his death in 2010.

Pieces designed by McQueen are shown alongside works of art from different periods, providing insight into what informed and inspired British fashion’s enfant terrible.

This immersive 3D experience takes us through the history and details of the greatest Impressionist masterpieces. More than 100 works, including those of Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Degas, come to life in a stunning visual presentation and soundtrack.

Ride the chairlift over nearly 6 km (3.7 miles) at Massif de Charlevoix and see a whole new side of the mountain on a gravity-defying journey full of light, sound, and emotion. Le Vol de l’Oiseau Mécanique (Flight of the Mechanical Bird) is the world’s first nighttime mountainside carousel.

Opens June 2023.