A little history…

The Village Québécois d’Antan was created in 1977 by historian Claude Verrier at the request of the Drummond County Chamber of Commerce. The objectives of the corporation were to recreate a Québécois village and its surroundings, over a century-long period (19th to 20th century) and showcase everything that made up this heritage (habits and customs, trades, professions, folklore, clothing, means of transportation, methods of cultivation, food, etc.).

The Village now offers activities through four seasons, with the Village in Summer (in the summer), the Haunted Village (Halloween), the Desjardins Village in Lights (Holiday season) and the Sweet Village (sugar shack).

Mission

The mission of the Village Québécois d’Antan is to operate a lively recreational theme park focusing on the history of Québec and offering diverse programming through four seasons.

Values

  • Family

  • Respect

  • Authenticity

  • Passion

  • Enthusiasm

Vision

The Village Québécois d’Antan will become a must-see historic site in the tourist and cultural landscape of Québec. People will hear about the site and will want to visit it to learn and have fun.

The site of the Village Québécois d’Antan has 70 buildings representing Québec from the years 1810-1930, including :

  • 25 period houses

  • 27 period sheds, barns or garages

  • 9 reconstructed main buildings
  • 9 reconstructed sheds, barns or garages
  • 2 modern buildings at the La Bassine Water Play Park

Honours and awards

2017

  • Prix Jean-Claude Milot granted by Hôtel & Suites Le Dauphin for the significant contribution to the development of tourism in the region
  • Prix Napoléon – “Event and Tourism” category, highlighting the strong growth, innovations and significant regional influence of the Haunted Village

2014

  • REGIONAL WINNER in the “Tourist Attractions with More Than 100,000 Visitors” category at the Grands Prix du tourisme québécois for Centre-du-Québec
  • NATIONAL SILVER MEDAL WINNER in the Grands Prix du tourisme québécois in the “Tourist Attractions With more Than 100,000 Visitors” category

2013

  • NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL WINNER in the Grands Prix du tourisme québécois in the “Tourist Attractions With more Than 100,000 Visitors” category

Members of the board of directors

Mr Jean-Mathieu Sigouin
President

Mme Viviana Magazzu
Vice-president

Madame Dany Bouchard
Treasurer

Madame Nancy Martel
Secretary

Mme Mélanie Ayotte
Administrator

Mme Marilyn Baril
Administrator

Mr Jean Charest
Administrator

Mr Gabriel Cormier
Administrator

Mr Yanick Gamelin
Administrator

Mme Nancy Martel
Administrator