Experience the Wonderful World of the New Village Québécois d’Antan

Be ready to meet up with the past because our time machine is ready to take you there! A fantastic time-travel adventure in the fascinating world of a historical Quebec village awaits, and it is sure to captivate the imagination of young and old alike.

A village more vibrant than ever

Speaking of which, the former and new villagers are eager to welcome and meet you, so much so that they have prepared a host of new fun activities straight out of their era for your entertainment!

New and very intriguing attractions…

Although you will be back to the nineteenth century, you will notice that the villagers have been busy, as innovations can be found absolutely everywhere! Their inventions and improvements literally bring the streets and ancestral houses of the village to life.

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A collaboration with Moment Factory

A touch of wonder has arrived in the Village with a multimedia scenography infused with humor and the addition of interactive installations, lighting, sound, and digital animations by Moment Factory. It’s a captivating journey through time that awaits you!

So much things to do in the Village!

Interactive activities and inventions: the X-ray shed, the milliner’s mirrors, and dozens more
Challenge course in the forest
Interpretation workshops on old trades
Music, dance, and call-and-response songs
Traditional games: tug-of-war, hay mazes, and burlap races
Carriage and train rides
Jeunes de jadis summer camps
New animation: new stories and characters
Presentation of the different movies and productions shot at the Village
Treasure hunt: “The Little Investigation”

Newcomers to the Village

A one-of-a-kind milliner, an inventor and his curious gadgets, a photographer ready to capture funny portraits, and many other wonderful characters have settled in the Village. They are eager to introduce you to their unusual lives and to all the new stuff they have brought with them.

New animation

Handicraft demonstrations

Discover how nineteenth century craftspeople made objects of everyday life. The village printer, the blacksmith, the saddler and many other great masters of the old trades are eager to show you their know-how.

Village stories

Gossip heard at the general store, rumors spread by the switchboard operator, schoolchildren squabbles, everything is likely to end up in the Village stories. Throughout your visit, enjoy the little stories of village life.

The Villagers’ Favorites

The Village is full of beautiful and fascinating places! Not sure where to begin? The villagers have listed some of their favorite spots based on what they love most.

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THE CURIOUS FOLKS

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THE FOODIES

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THE OLD-TIME REALITY SHOW

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THE CRAFTSPEOPLE

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THE KIDS’ WONDERLAND

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Schedule and rates

June 28 to September 4 — Wednesday to Sunday
Special opening on Tuesday, July 25, Tuesday, August 1 and Tuesday, August 8, for the Construction Vacations.
Walk through the time-travel tunnel and get on an adventure to nineteenth-century Quebec. Visit a village frozen in time!  

Buy now

  • Babies* (0 to 2 years old) - Free
  • Children (3 to 17 years old) - $27.99
  • Adults (18 years old and over) - $39.99
Walk through the time-travel tunnel and get on an adventure to nineteenth-century Quebec. Visit a village frozen in time!  

Buy now

  • Family (2 adults and their children) - $93.99
Are you a real time traveler? The Village Québécois d'Antan summer pass is for you! It gives you unlimited access to the Village site and its attractions all summer long. 

Buy now

  • Babies* (0 to 2 years old) - Free
  • Children (3 to 17 years old) - $59.99
  • Adults (18 years old and over) - $79.99
  • Family (2 adults and their children) - $187.99

*Please note that workshops are free for children under two years old, as is the admission ticket, but they will not be able to do the activities by themselves. The help of an adult is required.