Step into History - Village Québécois d'Antan
Our 2025 summer season is now over! We look forward to seeing you soon at the Haunted Village and the Little Monsters’ Village.

A Family Adventure Through the Heart of Quebec’s History!

Step into a captivating journey through time in the heart of historic Quebec! The Village is a must-visit destination for history lovers, culture enthusiasts, and families looking for a unique and immersive experience. Perfect for a family outing, our vibrant heritage village offers an unforgettable adventure for visitors of all ages.

As soon as you pass through the time tunnel, you’ll be welcomed by a cast of colorful characters — an original hatmaker, an eccentric inventor, a whimsical photographer, and many more! Together, they bring history to life through laughter, hands-on activities, and original storytelling.

This summer, enjoy an extraordinary tourist experience where discovery, laughter, and unforgettable memories await around every corner!

Group and family activity

3h or more experience

Indoors and outdoors

free-flow immersive experience

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Heritage Workshops

Get hands-on in our traditional craft workshops—learn from the blacksmith, baker, printer, and more as you create the products of yesteryear.

Live Village Stories and Gossips

Listen to the gossip from the general store, the schoolyard squabbles, or the standard operator’s rumors: every corner of the village tells a story.

Immersive Tech Meets Historic Charm

Thanks to Moment Factory, enjoy interactive installations, multimedia scenography, light shows, soundscapes, and digital animations.

En vidéo

Les médias en parle

Gallery

The Baptism of the Year!

Step into the summer of 1893 where the whole community prepares for a bold and colorful baptism ceremony filled with mystery, humor, and high emotion. A spectacular live show for the whole family that will be the highlight of your visit!

The new activity "Sans dessus des sous" by Desjardins!

Step into a world where every penny counted and clever hiding spots were the key to protecting your savings. A fun, educational, and surprise-filled activity where all the clues can be found at the Lemire family home, is included with your admission ticket.

Themed Weekends at the Village

The Olympics on August 9 and 10, tug of war, potato sack races, challenges between visitors and villagers… Do you have what it takes to compete against the Village’s strongmen? We hope so, because prizes will be awarded to the winners!

Harvest Festival on August 23 and 24
Featuring a vegetable auction, a talent contest, and the famous groundhog hunt.

The Wedding on August 30 and 31
We’ll wrap up this busy summer with the celebration of one of the new couples formed this season at the Village.

La Bassine – Water Fun for All Ages

On hot summer days, visitors can cool down at La Bassine, our water play zone for kids and grown-ups alike. Enjoy refreshing mist zones and water games throughout the day. Plus, many food stands now offer extra frozen treats to complete the experience.

*Note: La Bassine may close without notice depending on weather or water quality.

Schedules and rates

Details for the 2026 season coming soon...
Travel through the time tunnel and embark on a time-traveling adventure to 19th-century Quebec!

  • Toddler (0 to 2 years old) - Coming soon
  • Children (3 to 17 years old) - Coming soon
  • Adults (18 to 64 years) - Coming soon
  • Adults (65 and older) - Coming soon
  • Family (2 adults and 2 children) - Coming soon
Enjoy a one-day ticket with no fixed date! Perfect for spontaneous visitors!

  • Toddler (0 to 2 years old) - Coming soon
  • Children (3 to 17 years old) - Coming soon
  • Adults (18 to 64 years) - Coming soon
  • Adults (65 and older) - Coming soon
  • Family (2 adults and 2 children) - Coming soon
Québécois d’Antan summer membership is for you! It gives you unlimited access to the Village and its attractions all summer long!

  • Toddler (0 to 2 years old) - Coming soon
  • Children (3 to 17 years old) - Coming soon
  • Adults (18 and older) - Coming soon
FLEX tickets for the daytime experience and FLEX tickets for the Village parallèle, summer 2025 season.

  • Children Daytime (3 to 17 years old, VP 6 to 17 years old) - Coming soon
  • Adults (18-64 years old) - Coming soon
  • Adults (65 + years old) - Coming soon
  • Family (2 adults and 2 children) - Coming soon

A Food Lover’s Paradise !

Between activities, take a well-deserved break and discover our local culinary delights. Enjoy hearty family meals at Le Relais, and don’t miss our famous Village Donut Shop and Ice Cream Parlour, serving up sweet and frosty treats perfect for a mid-day snack.

With its warm atmosphere, the Relais is the ideal place to enjoy a good meal! It’s up to you to choose between a snack-style menu and a traditional menu inspired by the region. There’s something to satisfy the appetite of young and old ones! In the evening, you can taste a wide variety of appetizers to share and enjoy a drinks menu to make the most of your visit.

Picnic area

The belvedere is a magnificent bistro style area offered to those who wish to consume delicacies purchased in the Village and lunches brought from home. Throughout the summer season it’s the perfect place to eat well and enjoy the warm temperature on an enchanting setting near the Saint-François River.

In this emblematic place of the Village, come and taste our lemonades, iced coffees, our wide variety of candies by the pound and several other products! Our coffees are also available for purchase so you can enjoy them at home!

In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, come and enjoy our sweet and savory products: popcorn, homemade chips, our cheese curds, hot chocolate and of course, our traditional old-fashioned donuts. New this year, our new range of products, completely parallel, has to be discovered.

Stop by our Ice Cream Shop to refresh yourself. Our big novelty, the multidimensional slushes will delight sweet tooths. Ice cream, cotton candy, frozen treats and homemade chips are also available.

The village’s cheese factory sells delicious bags of cheese curds that will satisfy your savory cravings. Although the equipment is not in use, those who are interested can have the production method of this Quebec classic explained to them!

Follow the delicious smell of freshly baked bread to the village bakery and have your pick of our baker’s delicious traditional pastries and loaves.Cookies, breads, turnovers, and cinnamon rolls await! Eat them on the spot or take them home for a tasty breakfast!

The souvenir shop offers a selection of candies to satisfy your sweet tooth, history books, and other souvenirs to bring back home! You can now buy our fresh, homemade products! Donuts, breads, pastries, cheese curds, homemade chips, etc.

FAQ

Visitors take on average 3 hours to visit the Village, but the majority take the entire day to make the most of the tourist attraction. The time varies depending on your speed of movement, your interest in historical and interactive content.

Of course ! Picnic areas have been set up at various locations on the site. You can also complete your lunch with our gourmet products available on the site.

The experience will take place rain or shine, except in the event of significant storms.

For the daytime experience, tickets are available from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Nighttime activity!

Gather your friends and loved ones and get ready to step into a parallel world where history comes alive! You won’t just visit the past—you’ll live it, act it out, and twist it to your delight.