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For visitors wearing the Carnival effigy pass, the Observatory extends an especially warm welcome!

2010.01.22

From January 29 to February 14, 2010, carnival-goers wearing the 56th Québec Winter Carnival effigy pass can take a warm and sweet break to enjoy free hot chocolate with a visit to Observatoire de la Capitale overlooking Québec...

Feast your eyes on Québec City’s fairytale splendor!

2009.11.23

Observatoire de la Capitale is getting into the spirit of the season and donning its holiday finery. In this joyful atmosphere, we invite young and old to experience the fairyland panorama of Québec City, with or without snow,...

Ghislain Simard's shot wins our fall photography contest!

2009.11.10

Observatoire de la Capitale has awarded a prize to Ghislain Simard for a photo he submitted to the fall photography contest. The prize honors the best shot taken from Observatoire de la Capitale showcasing the theme of fall...

Free Admission with Purchase of the Book Murs mémoires

2009.10.21

Observatoire de la Capitale invites you to discover Murs mémoires, de Rhône-Alpes à Québec, a magnificent book about wall murals available for $39.95. By purchasing this book at the Observatory, you get one free admission!

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Fall Photography Contest at Observatoire de la Capitale

2009.10.02

Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec is holding a photography contest that runs until November 2, 2009. Prizes will go to two shots taken from Observatoire de la Capitale showcasing the theme of fall colors in Québec...

Inauguration of the Gravitas and Beauty: Parliament Hill Revealed exhibition

2009.09.28

National Assembly president Yvon Vallières and Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec president and CEO Jacques Langlois today kicked off the Gravitas and Beauty: Parliament Hill Revealed exhibition by photographer...

A Spectacular View of the Festivities

2009.07.16

Observatoire de la Capitale is like nothing else in Québec City, with its breathtaking 360 degree view.  Through July 19, come and peek behind the scenes at the Québec City Summer Festival, with a bird’s eye view of the...

Observatoire de la Capitale launches its panoramic visa

2009.06.10

The new panoramic visa gives you unlimited access to Observatoire de la Capitale. For a great price, the panoramic visa allows you to enjoy the most spectacular lookout point in Québec City—the 31st floor of the Marie-Guyart...

Photo Exhibit for the 15th Season of the Loto-Québec International Fireworks Competition

2009.05.04

For the 15th season of the Loto-Québec International Fireworks Competition, a photo exhibit featuring the winners of the Solstice Award from the past 14 years will be held at Observatoire de la Capitale from May 1 to July 17,...

Exhibition on Fresco Wall Art at Observatoire de la Capitale

2009.04.02

Observatoire de la Capitale is devoting its east wall to a return visit by the exhibition Quand les murs racontent des histoires, a fascinating look at fresco wall art from near and afar.

First presented at Gabrielle-Roy...