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Father Boulay and children picnic in Lac-Beauport. At the time, this small mountain village was home to farmers and vacation-goers. It was an enchanting spot for a picnic! Much of the population was English-speaking. French-speaking Catholic congregations—of which there were many at the time—also organized outings here for children from the city.
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 at Lac-Beauport

Auteur inconnu Father Boulay and children picnic in Lac-Beauport. At the time, this small mountain village was home to farmers and vacation-goers. It was an enchanting spot for a picnic! Much of the population was English-speaking. French-speaking Catholic congregations—of which there were many at the time—also organized outings here for children from the city.
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) - Société historique de Québec Collection - Date: circa 1940