QUÉBEC OTHER FIELD GUIDE
Nightwalk with a Phantom: Crimes of New France in Old Québec
A 1h30 after‑dark walking performance through Old Québec that pairs a ghostly, theatrical guide with chilling criminal tales and a small Maison Smith beverage.
Nightwalk with a Phantom: Crimes of New France in Old Québec.
Plunge into the criminal underworld of New France as a ghostly guide leads you through Old Québec at night, recounting infamous crimes, arrests and executions while the city’s stone streets and gaslight shadows set the scene.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Crimes and executions of New France
Chilling tales of ignoble crimes, arrests and public executions are performed aloud, bringing long‑buried histories of New France to life beneath the night sky of Old Québec.
A phantom performer leads the walk
A costumed performer embodies a famous criminal’s ghost, delivering the tour as a theatrical narration that transforms the streets into a stage.
A Maison Smith beverage included
The forfait includes a small‑format drink — choose a hot chocolate, a latte or a lemonade — redeemable at the Maison Smith location on rue Saint‑Jean.
What the day feels like
How the tour feels
The experience is part historical narration, part promenade: as dusk deepens a performer recounts sordid episodes of Québec’s past while you follow on foot through the atmospheric streets of Old Québec, finishing with a comforting small drink from Maison Smith.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour lasts approximately 1h30.
Meet at the Morrin Centre: 44 chaussée des Écossais, Québec, QC G1R 4H3.
Weather‑appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.
The route is fully on foot and moves from Haute‑Ville to Basse‑Ville with a degree of elevation change; the activity is discouraged for wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
About 1h30.
Where is the meeting point?
At the Morrin Centre, 44 chaussée des Écossais, Québec, QC G1R 4H3.
Is a drink included?
Yes — the forfait includes a small‑format beverage (hot chocolate, latte or lemonade) redeemable at the Maison Smith branch on rue Saint‑Jean.
Is the route accessible for wheelchair users?
No — the tour is conducted entirely on foot, passes from Haute‑Ville to Basse‑Ville and is discouraged for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.
Is the tour suitable for young children?
The activity is discouraged for children under 7.
What should I wear?
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes appropriate for walking historic streets.