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Dates and Events

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The Government of Canada is providing information about important dates and events marking the road to the 400th anniversary celebrations. This section is updated regularly to highlight the participation of the Government of Canada in the festivities.

Work performed

Fall 2006 saw the start of site work at Bassin Brown and Baie de Beauport. Construction and development work at the two sites will continue from January to October 2007.

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Work at Pointe-à-Carcy has started in March 2007. The project's main elements are the renovation of a 3500-seat outdoor performance venue, development of the urban park and refurbishing the heritage Customs Building. Restoration will end in December 2007. Heritage interpretation components will then be put in place.

The three sites will be officially opened in the summer of 2008.

Schedule

Many activities are being undertaken to make the 400th anniversary of Québec City an event of national and international scope.

For additional information on the events taking place in Québec, please visit the MyQuebec2008 web site. You will find the day to day calendar of activities and the Official program brochure for the 400th.