The 400th anniversary festivities attracted huge crowds: Some 3 million people attended at least one activity during the event! Espace 400e was undoubtedly the heart of the festivities for 120 days, notably with the Image Mill by Robert Lepage, a Québec City artist of international renown. In addition to bringing out 93% of the locals, the event was also an unprecedented success for tourism.

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The 400th anniversary of the founding of Québec City in 2008

In 2008, Québec City celebrated the 400th anniversary of its founding with activities on the theme of “encounters.” The festivities kicked off on December 31, 2007, with a show at place d'Youville. Elles se poursuivent tout au long de l’année. Wildly successful, the 400th celebrations attracted around three million visitors to Québec City. A host of shows delighted audiences, particularly the Image Mill an innovative production by director Robert Lepage. The theme also gave pride of place to encounters with Indigenous Peoples, with the Huron-Wendat community named host nation of the 400th celebrations.

Crowd at Québec City’s 400th anniversary celebrations

Auteur inconnu The 400th anniversary festivities attracted huge crowds: Some 3 million people attended at least one activity during the event! Espace 400e was undoubtedly the heart of the festivities for 120 days, notably with the Image Mill by Robert Lepage, a Québec City artist of international renown. In addition to bringing out 93% of the locals, the event was also an unprecedented success for tourism.

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Depicted period: 2008

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