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Cirque du Soleil got its start in the small town of Baie-Saint-Paul, near Québec City, in the early 1980s. Québec City served as a springboard for the circus troupe, which rapidly gained immense international popularity from 1987 onwards. Over the years, the circus has continued to present unique events in Québec City, including its show Les Chemins Invisibles, pictured here in 2012.
1981 - 2015

Québec City dances to the rhythms of the world

Throughout its history, Québec City’s culture has embodied a unique blend of French and British influences. While retaining its distinctive cultural heritage, Québec City also moves to the rhythm of international pop culture, which has had a growing influence in recent decades. Since the end of the 20th century, the city has hosted stars such as Paul McCartney, Julien Clerc, Charles Aznavour, Phil Collins, Metallica and Elton John, to name but a few. Share the excitement of these memorable concerts!

Cirque du Soleil’s Les Chemins Invisibles

Auteur inconnu Cirque du Soleil got its start in the small town of Baie-Saint-Paul, near Québec City, in the early 1980s. Québec City served as a springboard for the circus troupe, which rapidly gained immense international popularity from 1987 onwards. Over the years, the circus has continued to present unique events in Québec City, including its show Les Chemins Invisibles, pictured here in 2012.
Chronoscope Can you identify the artists in the photo? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec