Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France
From August 7th to 10th, 2025
The Night of the Traitors, presented by les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France
(FRENCH ONLY)
The council has spoken, and the whispers have confirmed it... The Night of the Traitors is returning this June! Will you be ready to unmask them?
On Friday, June 20, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Cercle de la Garnison de Québec, come play the impostor—or uncover the traitors—in a participatory game inspired by the popular game Werewolves!
This role-playing game, created especially for the New France Festival, invites participants to immerse themselves in various worlds inspired by that fascinating era. Will you be cleverer than the others?
Bring your sharpest wits, because you’ll need to unveil the traitors while avoiding the traps set by ill-intentioned friends! Because at the Night of the Traitors, presented by the New France Festival, sometimes our friends are our worst enemies...
Limited spots available. Reserve yours now!
The Return of the Escape Backpack
From May 1st to October 31st, embark on the search for the lost treasure of the last intendant of New France with the return of the Escape Backpack!
This original escape game immerses you in the fascinating world of archaeology and the history of New France. Equipped, with a rental backpack from an archaeologist who devoted her life to this quest, you will explore the streets of Old Quebec in search of clues!
Solve puzzles, unlock the compartments of the backpack, and discover unsuspected historical and archaeological sites.
Two course options are available:
Archaeologist Course – a 1 hour and 45-minute adventure ideal for families
Experienced Archaeologist Course – a captivating 2 hour and 30-minute challenge for the more daring
The price is $50 for a group of up to 6 people. So what are you waiting for, brave adventurers?
Head straight to the site at the Îlot des Palais to participate!
https://ilotdespalais.ca/
This activity is offered in collaboration with the Îlot des Palais and is made possible thanks to the cultural development agreement of the City of Quebec.
A historic and festive event that highlights the 17th and 18th centuries in North America.
Due to its incredible historical and festive atmosphere in North America, Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France are celebrating a historical period during, which Quebec City played a major role on the continent.
The podcast "Tout le monde s'haït, with Sam Cyr and Marylène Gendron - New France Era"
Tune in now to hear Sam and Marylène, along with historian Samuel Venière and Valérie Deschamps, challenge your understanding of beauty as we compare it to the beauty standards of New France!
The FNF's Highlights
For a few days at the beginning of August each year, immerse yourself in the ancestral world of New France through a multitude of activities and new attractions. Among these, explore the Escape Backpack, The Night of the Traitors presented by Noovo, the Mega Park Little Rascal' Hunt and Seek, Boisdon's Cabaret presented by Appalaches Distillery, the King's Dinner, and the Treasure Hunt, to name just a few!
Discover an Enchanting and Historic City
From the discovery of Canada by Jacques Cartier to the founding of Quebec by Samuel de Champlain, Quebec City is full of History. Let yourself be carried away by its architecture, its exhibitions, its parks and terraces.
Bouchard + Avocats
Did you know that back in the days, in New France, the profession of lawyer was prohibited? Fortunately, today things have changed and we can now count on Bouchard + Avocats as a valuable partner of Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France !
