Immersive cultural experiences await you in Quebec City. Perfect for the environmentally conscious traveller who is searching for responsible, authentic, and community-oriented experiences.
“Kwe” translates to “Hello” and with Quebec City’s Indigenous Tourism Operators, this greeting often comes with an extended handshake, a warm welcome, and a reception that instigates that this is a relationship versus a transaction. These businesses have a passion for sharing their history and stories from the past, innovative and new evolutions from the present, and dreams and aspirations for the future. Experiences are led with a level of intention and respect that are reflective of the Indigenous people. Here you can first hand feel the respect and connection to the culture and a passion for sharing that with their guests.
Where To Stay
For a fully immersive experience, it is best to base yourself at the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations – a 4-star Indigenous Hotel And Resort Experience. A dramatic facade creates a grand welcome at the hotel designed to mix traditional Huron-Wendat art and culture with innovation creating a world-class experience.
What To Do
Visit The Ekionkiestha National Longhouse
When staying at Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations, you can book a storytelling experience inside the on-site Ekionkiestha National Longhouse. Bundle up in warm clothes and sit around a campfire with an Indigenous storyteller, who will share stories from the past, provide insight into cultural traditions and ways of life, and create a safe environment to ask questions and have open conversations.
Embrace Enchantment & Education At Onhwa’ Lumina
Under the darkness of the night, the forest in Wendake comes alive with the story of the Huron-Wendat people through a multimedia light and music show called Onhwa’ Lumina. Dedicated to the Indigenous people, Moment Factory worked to create an immersive experience that takes you through the forest and shares indigenous history, creative inspiration, and dreams for the future through a dynamic light and sound show. Be sure to give yourself lots of time to take in the signage and learn about the significance of each story as it unfolds.
Where to Eat
La Traite, Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations
Indigenous gastronomy is “the art of selecting, preparing, serving, and enjoying fine food,” and at La Traite, it is where art and science collide. Inspired by locally farmed foods, the menu showcases fresh local products from hunting, gathering, and fishing with a passion for fresh high-quality delectable ingredients. The picture-perfect meals are so beautifully crafted that you almost feel bad for indulging. (Almost)
Plan Your Indigenous Itinerary
The Huron-Wendat people have crafted a wonderful network of tourism experiences for those wishing to connect with the Indigenous people, art, culture, and food while visiting the Quebec City Region.
Visit adventureawaits.ca to learn more.
