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Le Monastère des Augustines

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New Year's activities

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Seasonal & holiday activities

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Castle & palace tours

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Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour

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This animated tour takes you back to New France and immerses you in its criminal world. Visit Old Quebec with the ghost of a famous criminal and learn about crimes and executions from centuries ago.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French
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Cassandra – CanadaNovember 3, 2025 – Verified booking 

Angie was excellent! Kept the crowd engaged and laughing. Would recommend.

Highlights
  • Learn about the city's history with the ghost of a famous New France criminal
  • Discover some of the crimes and executions commited centuries ago
  • Visit the darker side of Old Quebec on foot
  • Listen to the dark tales of your guide and uncover some sordid secrets
  • Find out about New France's judicial system and incarceration procedures
Full description
Spend a spooky evening in the company of the ghost of a notorious New France criminal. Through your guide's dark tales, discover some ghastly crimes, arrests and executions committed centuries ago.

More alive than ever, this ghost of the past takes you on a tour of Old Quebec. Once the sun goes down, let the atmosphere of the old town draw you in, and discover the sordid secrets of a history that has been kept secret for too long.

For 1h30, a costumed and passionate comedian recounts how his character went from criminal to executioner. See where prisoners of the time were incarcerated and executed, and learn more about the judicial system in New France.

The tour begins in front of the Morrin Centre and ends at Place Royale. The visit lasts 1h30 and is done on foot. It takes place regardless of the weather, so bring appropriate clothing.
Includes
Walking animated tour in Old Quebec
Historical and ghostly animation by a costumed and passionate actor
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Food and drinks

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Meeting point
The tour starts in front of the Morrin Centre.
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  • Comfortable shoes

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  • This walking tour is neither exchangeable nor refundable. Our actors are present regardless of the weather. In case of rain, please wear impermeable clothing and bring an umbrella. Remember to dress warmly too, as the tour takes place exclusively outdoors. Please note that the meeting point is different from the arrival point. Plan your transport accordingly.

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Cassandra – CanadaNovember 3, 2025 – Verified booking 
Angie was excellent! Kept the crowd engaged and laughing. Would recommend.
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April – CanadaOctober 16, 2025 – Verified booking 
I loved the stories of crime. It could be better if stories were told in the location they happened eluding to a potential ghost that roams that area because of the crime.
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Robert – CanadaSeptember 1, 2025 – Verified booking 
Our guide was fantastic! An entertaining and educational experience. Highly recommend.

Response from Provider

September 8, 2025

Thanks for your lovely comment. It's always nice to read about our customers' satisfaction

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Stéphane – CanadaAugust 7, 2025 – Verified booking 
My tour and our guide was amazing. Jean Rantier was great.
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Annette – United StatesJuly 25, 2025 – Verified booking 
Tour was great Angie was an amazing guide informative and entertaining. We had all ages in our group and she made it interesting for everyone.
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Carolin – GermanyJuly 16, 2025 – Verified booking 
Thank you very much for that amazing tour. Our tour guide ghost, Valerie, was absolutely fantastic. She turned the tour into a humorous adventure and gave us numerous insights into the crimes of New France and their prosecution. I would definitely recommend it!

Response from Provider

July 25, 2025

Thank you so much! Valérie loves bringing history to life with a touch of humor, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the adventure. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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Sophie – United KingdomNovember 1, 2024 – Verified booking 
Amazing guide! Went further a field than expected! Would definitely recommend. I would be prepared for a hike back up the hill after but it’s worth it.
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Cindy – CanadaOctober 27, 2024 – Verified booking 
Our guide was fantastic she used an accent and was very funny as well as animated We did our tour in French and I highly recommend it
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Michelle – CanadaOctober 26, 2024 – Verified booking 
Our guide Marie was very sweet and fantastic at telling the crime stories of new France. Great way to enjoy an evening stroll through Old Quebec.
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Joel – CanadaAugust 26, 2024 – Verified booking 
Our tour was great Marie was amazing! Thank you for the private tour!!

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5 out of 5 stars
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Cassandra – Canada

Angie was excellent! Kept the crowd engaged and laughing. Would recommend.

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5 out of 5 stars
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April – Canada

I loved the stories of crime. It could be better if stories were told in the location they happened eluding to a potential ghost that roams that area because of the crime.

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