Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site
Events 2012
Popular vegetables
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Flavours from the Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., from June 9 to September 29
Saturday is market day at the fort!
You will find producers offering their local products, such as artisanal breads and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Take advantage of the site’s charming setting by having a picnic. There is something to tantalize everyone's taste buds!
Parka on Canada Day
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Canada Day
July 1, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Canada Day at Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site is now a must. Celebrate this event by participating in family activities.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Inflatable games, costumed interpretation, 1812 children’s rally and face painting
3:00 p.m.: Tasting Canada Day cake
7:00 p.m.: Musical show
10:00 p.m.: Spectacular fireworks!
Free access
A soldier makes his rounds
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Historical Re-enactments
July 14 and 15
History lovers are recreating a military camp!
Watch history come to life as costumed interpreters perform a series of military re-enactments.
The scent of the musket’s black powder will take you back in time. It doesn’t get any more real than this!
Saturday, July 14
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Tour of the encampments and drill exercise
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Battle re-enactment, with complete description
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Tour of the encampments and loading of the cannon at the blockhouse
Sunday July 15
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Tour of the encampments, drill exercise and loading of the cannon at the blockhouse
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Battle re-enactment, with complete description
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Musical performance
For re-enactor information and unit/group registration, contact the Quebec Historical Corps at agesdas@aol.com
Bird-watching
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Parks Day
July 21
Nature lovers will be delighted by this special day. Take the opportunity to go geocaching in the wilderness, where, GPS in hand, you will discover the beauty of the landscape.
Equipped with binoculars and a trail guide, you could also set out along the water prepared to encounter herons, kingfishers, and even ospreys out fishing.