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In the mood for a mysterious evening where myths and legends come to life before your eyes? Mark your calendar for Friday, November 1, for a special Halloween event called “Mythes et légendes” (details available in French only) at Manoir d’Youville in Châteauguay. Expect a haunted villa, a themed buffet-style dinner in the unique setting of a chapel, a treasure hunt, lively music, and much more. Don’t forget to wear an original disguise for a chance to win best costume. Be sure to reserve your spot!
Take advantage of the season to immerse yourself in the old customs of New France at the Maison Saint-Gabriel Museum and Historic Site in Montreal. The Autumn in New France guided tour allows you to explore the various rooms of the house with a guide in period costume, who will explain what tasks and traditions were associated with fall during the first French settlement. You’ll also learn about harvesting, food preservation, the origins of Halloween and witchcraft in New France! Don’t miss it, Wednesday to Sunday until November 30 (presented in French at 1 p.m. and in English at 2 p.m.)! Don’t forget to book your tickets online.
Halloween at the Musée des Ursulines in Trois-Rivières is that time of year when creatures of the night come out of the shadows to party! On the weekend of October 26 and 27, dare to join them during “La fête des monstres” (details available in French only), a fiesta where monsters of all kinds celebrate and challenge their guests to wacky games. Throughout the activity, keep an eye out for hidden monsters — you might win a bag of candy if you spot them all! Your little ones can even create their own monster mask and leave with a fun souvenir. Sign up online to join in the fun!
Late October has a mystical air about it, and it’s the perfect time to explore unusual places. Drive to Coaticook, in the Eastern Townships, to discover the Voices from Another Time tour, which reveals the secrets of 10 local cemeteries. Ghosts will rise from the grave and accompany you on this audio tour. As you pass by ancient tombs, the history of these ancestral sites and the stories of people from the past who rest there will come to life, thanks to fascinating audio narratives, period photographs and documents. A unique Halloweenesque experience!
A jewel of history and architecture, the Ursuline Chapel reveals its many treasures and secrets on Friday and Saturday, October 25 and 26. This special tour is organized as part of the Étrange Carnaval, a major Halloween celebration that takes Old Québec City by storm over the weekend. Seize the opportunity to admire this exceptional religious site at night, while discovering the stories of people associated with this sacred site and why it is still significant. Buy your tickets for this activity on the website (page available in French only).
