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For a long time, Charlesbourg’s community life was driven by the religious congregations who lived there. In 1948, the Brothers of St. Vincent de Paul founded the Patro de Charlesbourg, with a barn as its meeting place. This initiative came about when some of the children asked the clerics for things to do in summer and to use the skating rink in winter.
1922 - 1950

Culture, leisure and sports in Charlesbourg

This album, made by the Société d’histoire de Charlesbourg, presents various facets of daily life in this neighbouring town of Québec City in the early 20th century. It reveals a dynamic community life, with sports practices and organizations starting to appear. In winter, the scenery was transformed by deep snow, adding a magical feel to the local landscape. The famous local zoo was even home to a polar bear! Come and explore the past!

The Patro de Charlesbourg

Auteur inconnu For a long time, Charlesbourg’s community life was driven by the religious congregations who lived there. In 1948, the Brothers of St. Vincent de Paul founded the Patro de Charlesbourg, with a barn as its meeting place. This initiative came about when some of the children asked the clerics for things to do in summer and to use the skating rink in winter.
Chronoscope Can you comment on the history of this organization? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Société d’histoire de Charlesbourg Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Société d'histoire de Charlesbourg - Date: 1935