Agricultural exhibitions first appeared in 19th century Quebec and have played a major role in the province’s history. These annual events first sought to inform the general public of new developments in agriculture and livestock breeding. Over the years, they turned into fairgrounds, with games of skill, horse shows and carnival rides. In Québec City, occasional exhibitions were held starting in 1818. From 1912 onwards, they became an annual event. The last edition of this great celebration took place in 2015. Come and see images of this longstanding historical event!
The Palais Central at the 1949 provincial exhibition
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The Palais Central was inaugurated in 1917. It housed the racetrack until horse racing was abolished locally 2009. Demolished in 2012, the building was replaced by the Centre Vidéotron in 2015. In this 1949 photo, the Palais houses the provincial Ministry of Health. A mobile tuberculosis screening clinic is stationed out front.
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