11:00 am at the Dufferin Terrace
Official ceremony
Official flag raising ceremony by the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment in presence of dignitaries and speeches.
12 :00 pm at the Dufferin Terrace
Cake – Canada Day!
The official ceremony will be followed by a fabulous cake to celebrate Canada’s birthday, courtesy of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.
Sports Challenge Zone
Bubble bikes
Exclusive concept in Canada
Ride on a surprising stationary bike: the more you pedal, the more it produces electricity and… bubbles! Who will make the most bubbles? The challenge is on!
Sports Challenge Zone
Tik Tak Dunk
A blend of basketball and tic-tac-toe, this creative game is funny and exciting! Two teams face each other: Team Ball noughts and Team ball crosses. Throw your ballsat the square. Will you be quick enough to make a TikTakDunk?
Sports Challenge Zone
Photo and signature session with Olympic athlete, Marion Thénault
Marion Thénault
Marion Thénault is a Canadian Freestyle skier who represented Canada at the 2022 Beijing Olympics winning a bronze medal with her teammates, Miha Fontaine and Lewis Irving,in the Mixed Team aerials.This is a big accomplishment as it was not only Canada’s first medal in any aerial event in twenty years but a first Olympic medal for this young 22-year-old athlete part of the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team since 2020. She has already won 3 World Cup medals and trains at the Centre acrobatique Yves Laroche in Lac Beauport. She represents our region and our country around the world with pride! Take advantage of this opportunity to meet this young Olympic athlete. Take a moment to discover her exceptional career and leave witha signed photo!
Youth and Teen Zone
Parcade Skate
Who had ever dreamed of controlling video games with their feet? Come on, say it! This is what you will do with Electro Skate! We can play Atarigames with our skateboards for real! Bring your friends and come try Parcade Skate!
Youth and Teen Zone
E-Boards Circuit
Through a course, learnhow to drive and test your balance. With adapted models, our team makes this practice fun and safe for everyone! There is an opportunity to do a timed competition with acircuit option which includes cones and ramps.
Youth and Teen Zone
Grosbillard
Funny to watch and play, theGrosbillard game blends soccer and billiards. It only takes a few kicks to send the ball on everyone else. Oh yes! We can put our feet on the table! Will you be able to sink all the balls in the pockets?
Youth and Teen Zone
LudikIsland
Do you feel like playing in complete freedom? To find yourself in your head? To wake your senses and move your synapses? If so, the Ludik island is perfect for you!Dive in and have fun!
Youth and Teen Zone
Virtual Reality Zone
Everyone is fascinated by virtual reality, especially teenagers. Intriguing and amusing, the headset will guide you in an extraordinary world at the heart of a fantastic universe. Are you ready?
Youth and Teen Zone
Bouncy Games Zone
Multiple playgrounds for children will be available on site to delight the families. Adventurers like the curious explorers are welcome to come and enjoy the bouncy games.
Youth and Teen Zone
Airbrush Makeup
Comeand select your temporary tattoo! This temporary paint with the look of a tattoo can be adapted to all occasions and various customers. There is wide choice of images for different artistic effects. Go! Try it!
Youth and Teen Zone
Voltigeurs de Québec
The Canadian Armed Forces present the oldest French Canadian Regiment: Les Voltigeurs de Québec. Want to know more? Visit their booth and their military vehicule on site.
Youth and Teen Zone
Canada’s Favourite Animation (photobooth)
Do you know your Canada? Come and test your knowledge, discover our inventions, our achievements, our good moves, and everything that makes us different and proud to be Canadian. This interactive quiz highlights the talent, creativity, ingenuity and outstanding participation of all Canadians, past and present, around the world. The participants are invited to take a selfie in the squad frame and share it on social mediausing #coupsdecoeurcanadiens. On your mark, let’s play!
Youth and Teen Zone
Roving Animation
Our street entertainers will be all over the site during this special day to entertain all audiences. Keep your eyes open as you will encounter our enchanted princesses, the Patte Patrouille and other surprises.
Plains of Abraham – Family site
Zone du Monde (World Zone)
This area offers you a world tour in one day! Take an unforgettable trip in the heart of Canada! Meet communities that weave our country and celebrate our multicultural Canada!
Partipating communities and organizations:
- Kiosque du Centre R.I.R.E 2000 : Socio-economic integration of cultural communities
The exhibition, Sur les traces de nos étoiles noires,features black personalities from the past and present who have contributed to our society.
Recreational activity
- ⦁ The Voice of Englishkiosk – speaking Québec: :
Preservation and development of the English-speaking community in Québec city.
- ⦁ Djembé Québec kiosk :
From culture to the rhythm of North Africa.
- ⦁ La Maison Andicha kiosk
Wendat-Huron family arts and crafts.
- SOIT kiosk : Promote a successful social integration of newcomers.
Large Bubble soap workshop
- Musée Huron-Wendat : Enhancement and conservation of the huron-wendat Heritage.
« Presentation of Yentsonh Iroquoian fishing techniques”
Youth show - Grande scène 12:30 pm
Bill Bestiole – Les créatures du jurassique
Who isn’t fascinated by dinosaurs? Bill Bestiole, himself, is passionate of them! With the help of the audience, Bill goes back in time to discover these giant creatures of the past. He invites you to discover insects and other weird bugs of the Jurassic. With funny songs and colorful interactive scenes, Bill goes back in time to dazzle us. Even the most terrifying carnivores become friendly and fascinating.
Our host, Bill Bestiole, from the youth TV program Bestioles et Cie on ICI Télé shares his passion for smaller animals. In 2018, he was a finalist at the Gala de l’Adisq for his DVD Les insectes sur scène.
Youth show - Grande scène 1:30 pm
Yannick Bergeron – La Magie de la Chimie
This one of a kind show will take you to the fascinating world of chemistry. You will see spectacular, colorful, explosive and foamy demonstrations! How does science succeed in making us believe that it is a magic?Don’t be fooled, it’s all about chemistry!
Arecipient of the Hubert-Reeves prize and creator of experiences featured in the scientific magazine, Les Débrouillards,Yannick Bergeron is full of surprises. With a playful approach, he builds interest for science to young people in a remarkable way. Winner of the Award Scientific Personality of La Presse Radio-Canada.
Youth show - Grande scène 3:00 pm
En Attendant la Diligence
Music show
Far West. Fall 1882. The Sheriff,Little Pony, has just got his hands-on Billy “Boots” McBrat, the legendary cowboy boot thief. While waiting for the diligence that will take them to Banditcity prison, our two friends will drop their rivalry for a show. Come and share with them the tales and songs of the Wild West!
Youth show - Grande scène 3:00 pm
Demonstration of Pound from Studio Rebel
An original cardio workout inspired by an electrifying, challenging and fun experience of being part of a rock band. Appealing to everyone and created for all levels, Pound blends yoga and pilates movements, equipped of sticks called “Ripstixs”, especially calibrated for the workout. Pound creates the perfect moment to let go, to feel energized and to get toned. Get ready to move!
Youth show - small stage 12:00 pm
YohMexico – Mexican dance
Watch the moves of the dance group, YohMexico! The dance troupe shares therichness and beauty of Mexican folklore part of Canada’s multiculturalism.
Youth show - small stage 1:00 pm
Les Femmes au Tambour – Songs and Wendat-huron traditionnal dance
Through their songs, the Sacred Drum Chief, the machikwés, the hand drums, the bells and the siyotanka (indigenous flute), Les Femmes au Tambour will give you a unique Wendat experience, an unforgettable return to their roots!
Youth show - small stage 2:30 pm
Demonstration of Pound from Studio Rebel
An original cardio workout inspired by an electrifying, challenging and fun experience of being part of a rock band. Appealing to everyone and created for all levels, Pound blends yoga and pilates movements, equipped of sticks called “Ripstixs”, especially calibrated for the workout. Pound creates the perfect moment to let go, feel energized and get toned. Get ready to move!
Youth show - small stage 4:00 pm
African dance
This music and African dance performance by Djembé Québec will take you to the heart of this continent filled with colors, rhythms and emotions. A great representation of Canada’s interculturalism.
Grande finale and fireworks
Brigitte Boisjoli
MES 40 ANS!
From a very young age, Brigitte Boisjoly created a strong bond with her fans. For this event, Brigitte Boisjoly will present a brand-new show under the themes of gathering and entertainment to her image. From her beginnings at Star Académie and through several projects such as musicals, her five albums, the tours(Fruitsdéfendus2011, Sansregret2014,PatsyCline2015,SignéPlamondon2017andWomen2019) or as a radio and TV host, her fans have always been loyal to her. Mes 40 ans! is way to thank and show appreciation to her fans who have always shown their support throughout her career. The show will celebrate this relationship through all her hits. Her promise: a show filled with anecdotes, laughter and that will allow her to do what she knows best – have fun with the crowds. It will also be the occasion to introduce for the first-time new songs from her new album. Brigitte and her three musicians promise you a memorable evening.
Grande finale and fireworks
*Opening act: Jojo et Gabry Elle
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Drag Queens. Discover their flamboyant and colorful personalities. On the program, mascara and high heels, and Canadian hits!
Grande finale - Fireworks
Plains of Abraham – Grey Terrace 10:00 pm
Fireworks
To end this celebration on a high note, an impressive display of fireworks will light up the sky.Thanks to the city of Québec for making this possible.
See you at 10 p.m. on the Grey terrace to be part of this dazzling show!