Voice of English-speaking Québec

Out & About: Van den Hende Botanical Garden & picnic lunch
2022-07-08 14:45 - 16:45 (America/Toronto) | Jardin universitaire Roger-Van den Hende, 2480, Boul. Hochelaga, Québec City, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada
Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to visit and stroll around the beautiful Roger-Van den Hende Botanical Garden on Friday July 8th and enjoy a picnic in these peaceful gardens!
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There are no fees for the visit — though donations can be given at the entrance.
For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Catherine Baboudjian.

Bilingual Picnics in Valcartier
2022-07-08 15:00 - 15:15 | Community Center, Building 93, Valcartier, Quebec, Canada

Walking Distance
2022-07-11 13:00 - 14:15 | Shannon Municipal Library, 40 rue Saint-Patrick, Shannon, Quebec, Canada
Start your day on the right foot by joining us in our walking club. This month’s walk will be a historical tour of Shannon, using the newly launched Balado Découverte, created by the Shannon Historical Society. The circuit is wheelchair accessible.
OPTIONAL: Bring your smart phone if you have one so you can download the application.
For more information, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228.

Concert - Princeton Girlchoir
2022-07-14 17:00 - 17:15 | Quebec
Chalmers-Wesley United Church welcomes American choir on Thursday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. – the Princeton Girlchoir from Princeton, N.Y.
Donations at the door will be given to the Canadian Red Cross Appeal for the Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine.

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter): Quartier Petit Champlain and lunch
2022-07-15 14:00 - 18:30 | Quebec
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go out and about!
This week, play tourist in your own city as we go for lunch at the Cochon Dingue and then stroll about the Quartier Petit Champlain. Enjoy boutiques, outdoor art installations, and the beautiful architecture Quebec City has to offer.
Bus pick up (free) at 73 chemin de Gosford at 9:50
and at 2215 boulevard Valcartier at: 10:10
A minimum of FIVE (5) confirmed registrations are required for the activity to occur.
Please RSVP to Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Interpretive Hike for Newcomers
2022-07-16 14:45 - 20:00 | Jacques-Cartier National Park, 103 Chem. du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, Quebec, G3C 2T5, Canada
Eager to go for a hike to one of the most beautiful parks in the area? We are providing transportation to the Jacques-Cartier National Park, so if you recently* moved to the Greater Québec City region and would like to explore this place while making new friends, you only need to sign up!
If you are coming by car to the departing point (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. We will leave at 10:45 AM, so please plan accordingly. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. The tour is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM. The interpretive tour will take two hours to be completed. Upon return to the Discovery Centre, participants can take some time to explore a bit more the picnic area, and the souvenir shop or simply relax while feeling the cool breeze of the Jacques-Cartier river. We will head back to Québec City at 3:15 PM.
A naturalist guide will take us on a two-hour hike through the Les Cascades trail. It is categorized as an easy trail, perfect for beginners, a leisure walk, families, or sightseers, with a length of only 4 km.
VEQ will provide FREE transportation to all participants, as well as will cover the fee for the SÉPAQ naturalist. The interpretive hike will be in English (the naturalist guide is bilingual though). Each participant MUST obtain the ticket on Eventbrite. It is $9.25 per adult and free for minors (17-year-old and under). If you already have a valid annual pass to the SÉPAQ (Québec’s provincial parks), then please get your ticket using the child’s admission option.
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes and clothes, water, snacks, a change of clothes in case it rains, your smile!

*Limited capacity of 25 participants (including children)*
*A newcomer is anyone who moved to the Greater Québec City Region in the past 5 years.

Out and About ( Northern Perimeter): FloresSens garden tour and picnic
2022-07-20 13:45 - 17:30 | Quebec
Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus as we go out and about!
This week, join us on a garden tour at FloresSens, located in Saint-Raymond. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy it on site.
Entry fee is 10$.
Free bus pick up is available from
2215 boul Valcartier: 10:30
73 Chemin de Gosford: 10:10
A minimum of FIVE (5) confirmed participants are required in order for the outing to occur.
Please RSVP to Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About: Ferry to Lévis and lunch at Quai Paquet
2022-07-20 14:45 - 17:45 | Ferry to Lévis and Quai Paquet, Quebec, Canada
VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to hop on a bus and jump on the ferry to go to Lévis’ Quai Paquet.
Enjoy the boat ride with the best view of Quebec City. Once on the South Shore, we will stroll around and break for lunch at the nearby café or restaurant (Pub Corsair), or feel free to pack a picnic!
For more information or reservations, please contact Dominique Paddack.

Out & About: Ferry to Lévis and lunch at Quai Paquet
2022-07-22 14:45 - 17:45 | Ferry to Lévis and Quai Paquet, Quebec, Canada
VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to hop on a bus and jump on the ferry to go to Lévis’ Quai Paquet.
Enjoy the boat ride with the best view of Quebec City. Once on the South Shore, we will stroll around and break for lunch at the nearby café or restaurant (Corsair Pub) or feel free to pack a picnic!
For more information or reservations, please contact Dominique Paddack.

Out & About: Plage Jacques-Cartier and lunch picnic
2022-07-27 14:45 - 16:45, 2022-07-29 14:45 - 17:00 | Plage Jacques-Cartier, 3636 Chem. du Pavillon, Québec City, Quebec, G1Y 1W3, Canada
VEQ’s Out and About invites English-speaking “50+ers” to discover the most beautiful beach in Quebec City! Come stroll around the Plage Jacques-Cartier, walk the footpath or sit on a bench under the shade to enjoy the proximity of the St. Lawrence at its best! Don’t forget to bring your lunch for the picnic!
For more information or to reserve your spot contact Dominique Paddack.

Nothern Perimeter Out and About: Concert, craft fair and picnic
2022-07-28 14:00 - 17:45 | Quebec
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 living in the northern perimeter to hop on our bus as we go out and about!
This week, explore the artisan market next to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, and then enjoy an organ concert by Samuel Croteau. The pieces played will be by the composer, Haydn.
Bring a picnic lunch!
Free bus transportation from
73 chemin de Gosford: 10:10 a.m.
2215 boul Valcartier: 10:30 a.m
to RSVP BEFORE July 22nd, call Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca
to RSVP between July 22nd and July 27th contact Dominique at 418-683-2366 x 227, or dominique.paddack@veq.ca

Community and Coffee, Northern Perimeter
2022-08-01 14:00 - 16:00 | VEQ Community Space (Shannon), 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier, Suite 202, Shannon, Quebec, G3S 1N5, Canada
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites you to stop in for a coffee and chat Monday, August 1st between 10 a.m. and noon.

Out & About: Maison Hamel-Bruneau musical outdoor concert series & lunch
2022-08-03 15:00 | Maison Hamel-Bruneau, 2608, chemin Saint-Louis, Québec City, Quebec, G1W 1N2, Canada
VEQ’s “Out & About’ invites 50 year-old+ers from the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and go to the Maison Hamel-Bruneau for their outdoor concert series (“Souvenirs de Paris “ Katee Julien (quatuor) from noon to 1:00 pm – FREE ADMISSION; it will be followed by lunch at Phil’s Fish-n-Chips after the concert.
Bring your appetite! For the concert, you may bring a foldable camping chair if you have one — though Maison Hamel-Bruneau will provide us with regular outdoor/plastic chairs
http://www.maisonsdupatrimoine.com/fr/activites/concert/2022-07-06/concerts-les-mercredi-midi-en-chanson.html

Northern Perimeter Out and About: Place Ephémère Racine, coffee, board games and language exchange!
2022-08-04 16:45 - 20:00 | Place Ephémère Racine, Quebec, Canada
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people over 50 to hop on the bus for coffee, board games and a language exchange at the Place Ephémère Racine! We will be partnering with the Réseau Poivre et Sel and the Centre d’Appui Réseau Aînés for this event.
Help others practice their English, French or Spanish, and maybe pick up some new words in a language you are unfamiliar with as well.
Light refreshments are provided.
Bus pick up in Shannon at 1:00 p.m.
Bus pick up in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier at 1:15 p.m,
We will return at 3 p.m.
For more information or to reserve your spot contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About: Blueberry picking in St. Nicolas & picnic lunch
2022-08-05 14:45 - 18:00 | Bleutières des Allouettes, 2230 chemin des Allouettes, Saint-Nicolas, Quebec, G7A 4H7, Canada
Out & About invites you to come blueberry picking and picnicking with us in St. Nicolas (Bleutières des Alouettes). After the picnic, we will head out to the Bleutière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream – 10:45 am to 1:45 pm/2:00 pm.

Under the Giant Rocks Guided Tour for Newcomers
2022-08-06 12:45 - 19:00 | Jacques-Cartier National Park, 103 Chem. du Parc-National, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, Quebec, G3C 2T5, Canada
Let curiosity lead your way! This off-trail guided activity takes you on a one-hour impressive path, surrounded by ancient boulders, rocks, and minerals, all while learning about them.
If you are coming by car to the departing point (1270, chemin Sainte-Foy) you can park your vehicle for free in the parking lot behind the Jeffery Hale Pavilion. I will give you a parking ticket that will waive the fees. We will leave at 8:45 AM, so please plan accordingly. The bus will take us to the Discovery & Services Centre, situated on km 10 from the park’s entrance. Upon arrival, we can have a quick pit stop (bathroom only), then hop on the bus again, which will take us to a further location, where the tour will begin. The tour is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM. The interpretive tour will take one hour to be completed. Upon return to the Discovery Centre, participants can take some time to explore a bit more the picnic area, and the souvenir shop or simply relax while feeling the cool breeze of the Jacques-Cartier river. We will head back to Québec City at 2:15 PM.
This activity is recommended for kids 6 years or older. Adult participants are warned that this activity will be conducted in tight, closed, and sometimes dark spaces (squeezing between boulders for example). Please consider all this before confirming your attendance. For a better idea of what to expect, you can watch this video.
VEQ will provide FREE transportation to all participants, as well as will cover the fee for the SÉPAQ naturalist. The interpretive hike will be in English (the naturalist guide is bilingual though). Each participant MUST obtain the ticket on Eventbrite. It is $9.25 per adult and free for minors (17-year-old and under). If you already have a valid annual pass to the SÉPAQ (Québec’s provincial parks), then please get your ticket using the child’s admission option. Should you have ANY QUESTIONS, please feel free to email María Castro: newcomers@veq.ca.
*Limited capacity of 25 participants (including children)*
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes and clothes, water, snacks/lunch, a change of clothes in case it rains, and your smile!

*A newcomer is anyone who moved to the Greater Québec City Region in the past 5 years.

The Morrin Centre - Reading Poetry Workshop
2022-08-07 21:00 - 22:30 | Quebec
Join us at the Library for Part II of our introduction to the pleasures of reading poetry. The aim of this workshop is to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss, think about, and above all, appreciate poetry.
More details coming soon!
You can attend the workshop in-person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!

Walking Distance: Marais du Nord
2022-08-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Marais du Nord, 1100 chemin de la Grande-Ligne, Stoneham and Tewkesbury, Quebec, Canada
Start your day off on the right foot by a walk through the Marais du Nord. Several kilometers of flat trails and boardwalks are available.
Bus transportation from Shannon ( 9: 10 a.m.) and Saint-Gabriel ( 9:30 a.m.) is provided, if not, meet at the park entrace for 10 a.m
Entry fee for the site is 6$ or 4.50$ if over 65 and presentation of I.D
Reserve your spot on the bus by contacting Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine. baboudjian@veq.ca

Museum of civilization and walking tour ( Northern Perimeter)
2022-08-10 14:30 - 17:30 | Quebec
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people living in the northern perimeter of the city to hop on the bus as we go to the museum of civilization for a walking tour of old Quebec.
Wear some sturdy shoes, bring a hat and some water and play tourist in your own city.
Transportation from Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier is provided.
Pick up at 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:30
Pick up at 2215 boul Valcartier:9:50
Note: a minimum of 5 participants is required for the outing to run.
To book your spot, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca OR Dominique Paddak at 418-683-2366 x 227 or dominique.paddak@veq.ca

Out & About: Maison Hamel-Bruneau Musical Concert Series & Lunch
2022-08-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Maison Hamel-Bruneau, 2608, chemin Saint-Louis, Québec City, Quebec, G1W 1N2, Canada
VEQ’s “Out & About’ invites 50 year-old+ers from the English-speaking community to hop on a bus and go to the Maison Hamel-Bruneau for their outdoor concert series:
Le temps d’une chanson – Trio Varennes, Marie-Josée de Varennes, Anne-Marie Leduc et Michel Mathieu – (noon to 1:00 pm; FREE ADMISSION) – http://www.maisonsdupatrimoine.com/fr/activites/concert/2022-07-06/concerts-les-mercredi-midi-en-chanson.html
This will be followed by lunch at Phil’s Fish-n-Chips after the concert.
Bring your appetite! And for the concert, you may bring foldable camping chair — though Maison Hamel-Bruneau will provide us with regular outdoor/plastic chairs.

Cancelled - Out & About: blueberry picking/picnic in St. Nicolas (raincheck TR 8/18)
2022-08-11 14:45 - 18:00 | Bleutières des Allouettes, 2230 chemin des Allouettes, Saint-Nicolas, Quebec, G7A 4H7, Canada
Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and come blueberry picking and picnicking with us in St. Nicolas (Bleutière des Alouettes). After the picnic, we will head out to the Bleutière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream – 10:45 am to 1:45 pm/2:00 pm.

CQSB Careers Info Session 2nd Edition
2022-08-16 22:00 - 23:30 | Jeffery Hale Pavilion, 1270, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec City, Quebec, G1S 2M4, Canada
The Central Québec School Board (CQSB) is an English-speaking public organization overseeing 17 primary & secondary schools and 2 adult education establishments where employees and students learn to thrive together. We are a tight-knit family spread over several locations in a territory of more than 515,000 km², from Québec City to Saguenay to the Mauricie region.
Are you passionate about the world of education? That’s great! So are we! Are you an English speaker who wants to perfect your French?
Are you rigorous, dedicated, open to the world, and smiling? Perfect, we are too! Do you have a creative spirit, are a sports fan, or have a special talent? Great! Our many extracurricular activities will give you the opportunity to share your skills with us!
Join us at our Employment Opportunities Session and let us know more about you!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Pre-registration required. To register: https://forms.office.com/r/yHQrWLzgXL
Questions? Contact Susanna susanna.tang@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x222.

Cap Rouge Marina and lunch ( Northern Perimeter)
2022-08-17 14:00 - 17:30 | Quebec
Voice of English-speaking Québec invites people aged 50+ living in the Northern perimeter ( Shannon, Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier etc) to hop on the bus as we go out and about!
This week go for a stroll around the picturesque Cap Rouge marina, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant ( TBD)
Departure from Shannon, 438 boul Jacques Cartier: 9:40
Departure from Valcartier, 2215 boul Valcartier: 10:00
To confirm your participation, contact Catherine at 418-683-2366 x 228 or catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca

Out & About: Visit to the Ile d’Orléans
2022-08-17 14:45 - 18:30 | Ile d’Orléans, Quebec, Canada
VEQ’s Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and visit the beautiful and quaint Ile d’Orléans – We will visit Lavander fields (with gift shop), stop by a Farmer’s market and have lunch at a local restaurant — or packing a lunch is an option as well (10:30 am to 2:30 pm)

Out & About: blueberry picking/picnic in St. Nicolas (NEW DATE)
2022-08-18 14:45 - 19:00 | Bleutières des Allouettes, 2230 chemin des Allouettes, Saint-Nicolas, Quebec, G7A 4H7, Canada
NEW DATE – VEQ’s Out & About invites you to hop on a bus and come blueberry picking and picnicking with us in St. Nicolas (Bleuetière des Alouettes). After the picnic, we will head out to the Bleuetière Vire Crêpes for coffee and (blueberry!) ice-cream.
Please note: this event has been pushed back a week from TR 8/11 (raincheck) to TR 8/18

Alice in Wonderland Rally
2022-08-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Old Québec, Rue Saint-Jean, Québec, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 3P1, Canada
For the first time ever, we will host a rally (escape-room style) activity!

To participate, simply register and you will receive the information by email like where to meet.

Click the link below to learn more about it:
https://www.cluedupp.com/products/alice-quebec-city

Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
2022-08-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Old Québec, Rue Saint-Jean, Québec, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 3P1, Canada
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM

To register: https://forms.office.com/r/FSzJpygHEB

Old Québec Walking Tour for Newcomers
2022-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Old Québec, Rue Saint-Jean, Québec, Québec City, Quebec, G1R 3P1, Canada
New to Quebec and eager to discover this beautiful city? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up for a FREE walking tour around Old Quebec. All you need is a bottle of water, your walking shoes, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains), a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city, and sharp ears!
***Due to the great success last year, we have added an additional date this year, so more newcomers can enjoy this awesome experience!***
Space is LIMITED, so a reservation is required.
Contact Newcomers Coordinator via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca
Tour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Tour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Out & About: Grand Marché de Québec & ice cream
2022-08-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Grand Marché de Québec, 250 section M, Bd Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec City, Quebec, G1L 5A7, Canada
Out & About invites you to hop on a bus, visit and shop at the Grand Marché du Québec. Come have an ice cream! Come discover the local gourmet and food stores and enjoy the shaded picnic area if you choose to have a late lunch!
