What are les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France TD?
A festive and historical event that celebrates the era of New France.
About Les Fêtes
A festive and historical event that celebrates the era of New France.
When History Takes on Its Full Meaning
Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France TD are a complete immersion in the 17th and 18th centuries, when soldiers stood guard, while merchants did business in the village. This year, Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France TD are celebrating their 27th anniversary!
A Bit of History
1534
Discovery of Canada by Jacques Cartier
New France was founded during the age of the great European discoveries in the 16th century. On a voyage of exploration, Frenchman Jacques Cartier landed in North America and “discovered” the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The territory was already populated by indigenous peoples, who called the land “Canada.” In 1534 Cartier erected a cross at Gaspé and claimed Canada in the name of the king of France.
1608
Foundation of Quebec by Samuel de Champlain
Samuel de Champlain, considered the founder of New France, built a habitation in what would later become Québec City, making it his base for trade and other economic ventures. French colonists began to settle in the St. Lawrence Valley and Acadia.
1620-1670
Creation of the first cities
The early settlers played a major role in New France’s development by introducing newcomers from France to the land, climate, and the aboriginal nations who made North America their home. As European explorers ventured further and further afield, trade thrived and new towns and trading posts sprang up.
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The giants
Samuel de Champlain
New France was conquered in 1760 and handed over to England once and for all three years later under the Treaty of Paris. Only Lou...
Monsieur du Talion
This giant symbolizes the hangman, in front of whom, all too frequently, many criminal affairs were settled. At the time, justice ...
Nicolas dit Noble Coeur
The Nicolas dit Noble Coeur giant is a tribute to the soldiers of the Carignan Sallières Regiment. It was the first regiment in Ne...
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Dress up!
Want to blend into the celebrations? Show up on our sites in a costume to make your stay at the Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France unforgettable!
Costumes are not required, but those wishing to fully leap into colonial times are encouraged to wear their most beautiful finery. There will even be a costume contest on August 4. Don't miss it out!
Clothing in New France
The people
This headwear made of quilted fabric covers one’s hair and is tied under the chin. This specific bonnet is worn under a coif (cornette) while others, such as the onerow or two row bonnets, are worn on their own.
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