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Aquarium du Québec. The only facility of its kind in Québec, Aquarium— which spreads out over 16 hectares—is designed to take visitors to the heart of the St. Lawrence and other Canadian marine ecosystems to discover the plants and animals of the North.
Kinds of animals and hunting methods, the Canadian fur industry, and the uses of furs over the ages are but a few of the subjects whose myriad secrets are revealed here. In our boutique, visitors can admire unique creations and purchase fur clothing and accessories.
The fare usually consisted of light comedies, variety shows, or vaudeville—a hodgepodge of routines by magicians, operetta singers, trained animals, or slapstick performers. These three venues were very popular in the early 20th century but the curtain fell on all of them in 1910 and 1911 as a result of fires.
Sculptor and artist. A long-time advocate of public art, Lewis Pagé was the city’s first contemporary sculptor to earn a living from his trade. He was a devoted and partly self-taught artist, working relentlessly to forge a name for himself throughout his career.
The three official symbols of Québec City—its logotype, flag, and coat of arms—feature related elements including a vessel with billowing sails, a crenellation, a motto, and specific colors. Each of these elements carries its respective meaning, which come together in the city’s official symbols.
