Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site of Canada

Activities

Spend Sundays exploring Amerindian culture at Cartier-Brébeuf Park!

Every Sunday from July 2 to August 6, you are invited to discover the many facets of Amerindian culture! From 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., you can sample a variety of traditional dishes, as well as discover the Iroquoian longhouse and garden.

Information: 418-648-4038

Amerindians © Steve derome

- July 2nd –

The “Three Sisters” – Iroquoian Horticulture:

• Demonstration of corn husk mask making and Amerindian basket making with the artisan Claudette Beauparlant
• Sampling of “Sun Soup” and corn on the cob roasted under charcoal
• Activities for children
• Presentation in traditional Amerindian dress

- July 9 th –

Iroquoian Fishing:

• Demonstration of bone hook making and rope making with the archaeologist Yves Chrétien
• Sampling of eel and mackerel
• Activities for children
• Presentation in traditional Amerindian dress

- July 16 th –

Traditional Iroquoian Dress:

• Demonstration of Amerindian clothing fabrication and jewellery making with Anne Archambault (Mi’gmaq nation)
• Sampling of banique bread cooked under the sand
• Activities for children
• Presentation in traditional Amerindian dress

- July 23 th -

Iroquoian Games and Entertainment:

• Songs, tales and legends with Sylvain Rivard
• Sampling of bannock bread cooked under the sand and a hot maple beverage
• Activities for children
• Presentation in traditional Amerindian dress

- July 30 rd -

Traditional Iroquoian Dress:

• Demonstration of jewellery making and Amerindian ceremonial accessory making with Mr. Michel Savard (Huron nation)
• Sampling of bannock bread cooked under the sand
• Activities for children
• Presentation in traditional Amerindian dress

- August 6 th -

Iroquoian Hunting:

• Demonstration of traditional techniques: venison cooking with Mr. Roland Sioui (Huron nation)
• Sampling of sagamité
• Activities for children
• Presentation in traditional Amerindian dress

Saturday, August 12 th - Cartier Festival

• All-day family festival with an outdoor concert in the evening.
• Activities, games and fun for the whole family!

In the event of rain, this festival will take place the following day, August 13.

Saturday, October 14 th - Pumpkin Festival

• Grand harvest festival from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Visit to the three sisters’ garden. Activities, games and fun for the whole family!

In the event of rain, this festival will take place the following day, October 15.