Voltigeurs return to the Manège Militaire

The Fondation Les Voltigeurs (9e Bataillon), proudly to announce that, on May 12, the Régiment Les Voltigeurs de Québec will return to their Manège militaire (armoury) that was destroyed in a tragic fire on the night of April 8, 2008.

To commemorate the grand moment, the regiment invites the general public to attend three activities on May 12:
11 a.m. – Parade through the streets of Quebec City from Notre-Dame Basilica – Rue Sainte-Famille, de Buade, des Jardins, Sainte-Anne, d’Auteuil, Saint-Louis, Grande Allée Est to Place George-V, in front of the restored armory.
11:15 a.m. – Prise d’armes (commissioning ceremony) at the Manège militaire

2 p.m. – Unveiling of a new site behind the Armoury dedicated to cannons captured during the First World War.

Take this opportunity to visit the new Voltigeurs Manège militaire, a jewel of Quebec City’s historic heritage, and discover a rejuvenated, modern and functional building rebuilt by the Government of Canada.