QUÉBEC GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Evening with a Ghost: Crimes of Nouvelle‑France Unearthed in Vieux‑Québec
A 90‑minute, after‑dark walking performance that threads Haute‑Ville to Basse‑Ville, using theatrical storytelling to reveal grisly crimes and buried secrets of New France.
Evening with a Ghost: Crimes of Nouvelle‑France Unearthed in Vieux‑Québec.
Under the lamp‑glow of Old Québec, a single performer channels the ghost of a notorious New France criminal to tell chilling stories of arrests, executions and buried transgressions—an immersive evening that leans on atmosphere as much as history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A staged encounter with a New France ghost
The tour is driven by a comédien who narrates dark episodes from colonial Québec, delivering macabre anecdotes and period‑colored monologues that turn ordinary streets into a haunted stage.
Nightfall in Vieux‑Québec
Once night falls the atmosphere of Old Québec—its stone streets and narrow alleys—becomes integral to the experience, heightening the sense of secrets long kept and crimes long buried.
Walking from Haute‑Ville to Basse‑Ville
The route moves between the city’s upper and lower quarters, using the physical descent and architectural contrasts to structure the telling of arrests, executions and other sordid details.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The experience unfolds as a tightly timed, 90‑minute nocturnal walk: participants assemble at a historic meeting point, then follow the performer through illuminated streets as stories accumulate—each stop revealing another grim facet of Québec’s colonial past and drawing the group deeper into the city’s haunted atmosphere.
THEATER & STORY
A staged encounter with a New France ghost
The tour is driven by a comédien who narrates dark episodes from colonial Québec, delivering macabre anecdotes and period‑colored monologues that turn ordinary streets into a haunted stage.
THE SETTING
Nightfall in Vieux‑Québec
Once night falls the atmosphere of Old Québec—its stone streets and narrow alleys—becomes integral to the experience, heightening the sense of secrets long kept and crimes long buried.
THE SCOPE
Walking from Haute‑Ville to Basse‑Ville
The route moves between the city’s upper and lower quarters, using the physical descent and architectural contrasts to structure the telling of arrests, executions and other sordid details.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dress for current weather conditions and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking and uneven pavement.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tour last?
The tour runs approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Where do we meet the group?
The meeting point is 44 chaussée des Écossais, Québec, QC, G1R 4H3 (Morrin Centre).
Is the tour physically demanding?
The visit is conducted entirely on foot and goes from Haute‑Ville to Basse‑Ville, which involves a noticeable elevation change—participants should be prepared to walk and negotiate slopes.
What should I wear?
Bring clothing and accessories appropriate to the weather and comfortable walking shoes.
Is this a theatrical performance or a lecture?
The tour is presented through the dark narratives of a performer (comédien), using storytelling to convey grisly episodes from the colonial era.
Will the route or content change after booking?
The route is a walking tour through parts of Old Québec; operators may adjust stops for safety or conditions but the experience centers on nighttime storytelling about crimes from New France.