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This image shows a family enjoying a picnic on the Maizerets Estate in Beauport. Families in early 20th century Quebec were typically very large, reflected here by the great many people around the table. Not yet the city park it is today, the Maizerets Estate belonged at the time to the Séminaire de Québec, which ran a summer camp there.
1908 - 1940

Picnics: A summer activity in every era

Whether with family, friends or coworkers, picnics have been enjoyed by young and old alike for ages. Nowadays, picnics are very popular and relaxed affairs. However, in the first half of the 20th century, picnics were an opportunity for families and friends to get together in natural settings, dressed in their finest attire. In Québec City, several ideal and charming sites were sure to make any picnic a great success. Montmorency Falls or any of the city parks come to mind. Come and have a bite to eat!

Picnic on the Maizerets Estate

Auteur inconnu This image shows a family enjoying a picnic on the Maizerets Estate in Beauport. Families in early 20th century Quebec were typically very large, reflected here by the great many people around the table. Not yet the city park it is today, the Maizerets Estate belonged at the time to the Séminaire de Québec, which ran a summer camp there.
Chronoscope Can you identify any of the people in this photo? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Date: circa 1930