Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France
From August 7th to 10th, 2025
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 Medallion Case
This year, the Medallion is not required to explore the main sites of the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France.
However, those who do get one will enjoy a host of benefits:
- Access to exclusive content from the "Scan your History" Exhibition and its augmented reality app
- Access to historical talks presented by the Government of Québec
- One free beverage
- One free short haircut at the KRWN booth
- One free Coaticook ice cream
- $20 off the Escape Backpack activity at Îlot des Palais
- Free access to The Gathering of Giants: The Show
- Discounts at seven cultural and historical sites in the Québec City region
- 30% off official event souvenirs
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. Among these, explore the Escape Backpack, The Night of the Traitors, the TD King's Dinner, to name just a few!
The Return of the Escape Backpack
From May 1st to October 31st, 2025, 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.
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 !
