QUÉBEC WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Night Walk Through Old Québec: Face the Ghost of a New France Criminal
A 1h30 after-dark walking tour led by a dramatist who recounts crimes, arrests and executions from New France—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Night Walk Through Old Québec: Face the Ghost of a New France Criminal.
As twilight settles over the stone streets of Vieux-Québec, a storyteller leads small groups between the Haute-Ville and Basse-Ville, conjuring the darker chapters of the city’s past: sordid crimes, arrests and public executions tied to New France. The experience is equal parts history and theatrical encounter—designed to chill and to illuminate the overlooked corners of Old Québec after dark.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Dramatic retellings of crime and punishment
A professional performer animates accounts of notorious crimes, arrests and executions from the Nouvelle-France period, transforming the streets into a stage for the past’s grim secrets.
Old Québec’s nocturnal atmosphere
The tour takes place at night, leveraging the narrow lanes and historic architecture of Old Québec to heighten the mood and immerse participants in a timeworn urban landscape.
A walking route between upper and lower town
The itinerary traverses the incline between Haute-Ville and Basse-Ville, offering contrasting settings where stories of crime and justice unfold along the way.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Expect a compact, theatrical walk: groups gather at the meeting point, then follow a narrator through Old Québec as dusk deepens. The storyteller alternates narration and dramatized scenes, pausing at evocative locations while recounting episodes of arrest, crime and execution tied to New France, all in roughly a 90‑minute loop between upper and lower town.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walk suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience lasts approximately 1h30 and departs from Morrin Centre at 44 chaussée des Écossais, Québec (G1R 4H3); arrive at the meeting point on time to receive the briefing.
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes suitable for historic streets and slopes; bring layers as temperatures can fall after dark.
The tour is entirely on foot and moves between upper and lower town with some elevation change—prepare for walking on uneven surfaces and stairs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The guided experience lasts about 1h30.
Where do we meet?
The tour meets at Morrin Centre, 44 chaussée des Écossais, Québec, QC, G1R 4H3.
What should I wear?
Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable walking shoes.
Is the tour physically demanding?
Participants should be able to walk between Haute‑Ville and Basse‑Ville and manage elevation changes; the route is entirely on foot.
What will we see and hear on the tour?
A performer narrates and dramatizes stories of crimes, arrests and executions from the Nouvelle‑France era against the backdrop of Old Québec after dark.
Is the content suitable for children?
The stories focus on historical crimes and executions and may be intense for younger children; consider the subject matter before bringing small kids.