A country style picnic will be held next Wednesday, August 17 to close the summer season. This activity is open to everyone. In addition to enjoying the beauty of the outdoor site, you will have the opportunity to visit our exhibition of the never-before-seen historical photos of Leopold Hurtubise.
Bring your lunch and join us for a festive picnic in the beautiful historic country garden of the Hurtubise House. Dining tables will be set up on site to accommodate groups of 4 to 6 people.
After dinner, the guests will be invited to gather in two groups (of about a dozen people) for an indoor-outdoor guided tour of the house.
The site visit will take place as follows:
From 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- Group 1:a one-hour guided tour of the residence with a guide-interpreter;
- Group 2: an outdoor tour of the gardens and the old barn that can be self-guided and commented via our podcast available on our mobile app (duration : 45 min.).
From 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Group 2: a one-hour guided tour of the residence with a guide-interpreter;
- Group 1: an outdoor tour of the gardens and the old barn that can be self-guided and commented via our podcast available on our mobile app (duration : 45 min.).
Opening hours and visit fees:
Wednesday, August 17, from 12pm to 4:30 p.m.
Adults (18+): $10
Teenagers (12-18 years old): $6
Children (6-12 years old): $4
The number of participants being limited to 30 people, please reserve no later than Tuesday, August 16, 3:00 p.m. by email : coord@hcq-chq.org.
Free access to the property is not allowed. Please do not bring a portable barbecue grill.
In case of rain, the activity could be postponed to the following day.
Join us to celebrate the end of summer season! Come with your family! A discovery learning activity is planned for children.
