This summer, Québec’s largest cities are throwing an all-out invitation! Whether you’re in Québec City, Gatineau or Montréal, there will be plenty of exciting and original activities to choose from. For an unforgettable summer experience in the city, go for the classy and stylish hospitality experience of urban Québec.
Have you heard of the concept of boutique hotels? Featuring sophisticated suites with individualized furnishings, these hotels offer guests the option of purchasing items in their rooms that they take a liking to. From decorative objects and accessories to bath products and bedding, you can choose what you like and incorporate it into your own décor at home once you’ve returned from your urban adventure.
The owners of the Groupe Germain are seen as the pioneers of the boutique hotel concept in Canada. The Germain-des-Prés in Québec City was the first of the group’s hotels to open its doors, while Le Germain, located in Montréal, inhabits a former office building that has been completely renovated in a sleek and luxurious design.
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Come celebrate Québec City’s 400th Anniversary in 2008 with an original program of fantastic events. |
Of course, art remains the focus of several museums across the province. Nonetheless, Montréal and Québec City institutions are outdoing themselves this summer, offering a slate of exciting and unique exhibits. Starting on May 29, the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious art museums, presents the first-ever retrospective of Yves St-Laurent’s 40 years of haute couture. And if you want more, hurry over to Québec City’s Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec to see the “Le Louvre à Québec” exhibition: from June 5 to October 26, you’ll be able to witness some of the world’s finest artwork on loan from the famous Paris museum.
Also in Québec City, the
Musée de la civilisation museological complex presents “Urbanopolis”, an innovative show that takes a look at the major challenges driving urban life, as well as “Gold of the Americas”, a fascinating journey into the lives of the peoples of the Americas. Over at the
Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, “The Greeks” takes you through 8,000 years of Greek civilisation.
 2008 will be an important year for Québec City and for the entire province. Come celebrate Québec City’s 400th Anniversary in 2008 with an original program of fantastic events.
At Bassin Louise in Québec City’s Old Port, the Espace 400e will be the central meeting place for everyone wishing to join in the celebration: daily entertainment and activities are scheduled to begin on June 3 and last throughout the summer.
“The Image Mill” is a breathtaking multimedia presentation created by world-renowned Robert Lepage and Ex Machina. This unforgettable experience features a projection of the audio-visual masterpiece on Québec City’s huge grain elevators, transforming them into the world’s largest screen ever.
As for the “Passagers/Passengers Exhibition”, it will take the visitor through the human flow that has shaped the face of Québec City. Through this extraordinary interactive show, the visitor, now a “passenger” in an airport-like surrounding, will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey. |
