A guided augmented -reality tour
& an escape game
Prepare to travel back in time to the heart of Quebec’s Old City.
- English version now available ! -
Starting point - Îlot des Palais Starting point - Chiguer Contemporary Art Start the free circuit
Explore the founding site of New France
through a playful and immersive experience!
✽ EXPERIENCES
Two different ways to experience 3,400 years of history at Place-Royale.
✽ WHY BOOK OUR TOUR?
For an experience unlike any other
6 time periods
Covering 3,400 years, from the pre-colonial era to the 20th century
5 types of content
Augmented reality, 180° and 360° panoramic views, and interactive archives
12 stations
Listed on the interactive map
1.5 km route
Put together a group of family or friends and enjoy a fun, cooperative, accessible experience
✽ HOW TO PLAY THE ESCAPE GAME
“Traces of the Past”, in 3 simple steps.
01 — Book online
Choose a route and a date.
02 — Pick up your backpack
At Îlot des Palais or Chiguer Art Contemporain.
03 — Solve the puzzles
Working as a team, at the crossroads between past and future.
✽ HOW TO EXPERIENCE THE IMMERSIVE TOUR
Experience history in real time.
Discover our highlights
1 — Open the interactive map
Open the map in Google Maps to move between the different stations.
2 — Activate the content
When you reach your destination, activate the digital content by tapping on the marker.
3 — Continue your adventure
Click “Back to home page” to return to the overall map.
✽ INTERACTIVE MAP
The route on the map
Your adventure begins!
Head to Station 1 – Place-Royale, then return to the homepage at any time to choose another station.
✽ FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
DARE TO TRY OUR NEW EXPERIENCE
and leave your mark on time.
Starting point - Îlot des Palais Starting point - Chiguer Contemporary Art
Our partners
Hosted by :
In collaboration with:
With the support of the Musée de la civilisation, through the Place-Royale Enhancement and Animation Fund.
Produced by :
Through this initiative, the Société du patrimoine urbain de Québec (SPUQ) continues to pursue its mission: preserving, sharing, and passing on heritage, by inviting the public to explore history and the traces of the past in today's landscape in new ways.
Illustration credits: Romain Lasser
Our partners
Hosted by :
With the support of the Musée de la civilisation, through the Place-Royale Enhancement and Animation Fund.
Produced by :
Through this initiative, the Société du patrimoine urbain de Québec (SPUQ) continues to pursue its mission: preserving, sharing, and passing on heritage, by inviting the public to explore history and the traces of the past in today's landscape in new ways.
Illustration credits: Romain Lasser