A not-to-be-missed event in Old Montréal ! Encounters in New France is a unique experience for those looking to have fun at a festive springtime market! Learn about city life under the French regime, meet characters, and admire the know-how of the First Nations.
18th-Century Public Market
August 22, 2026 to August 23, 2026 (Approximate dates)
Location
Event location – Pointe-à-Callière
350, place Royale, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H2Y 3Y5
350, place Royale, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H2Y 3Y5
45.50286900, -73.55405400
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Tasting
Démonstration
Workshop
Children's entertainment
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Visitor services
Bar
Shop
Admitted customers
Teens
Groups
Dogs (on leash)
Adults
Childrens
Event
Themes
Quebec culture and heritage
Getting there
Public transportation
Metro (orange line)