Tales of the Bad Old Days
In the mysterious Martello Tower 4, discover the 19th century in its darkest days through real historical anecdotes.
Duration
90 minutes
Hour
7:30 PM
Language
In French only
Minimum age required
13 years old
Duration
90 minutes
Hour
7:30 PM
Language
In French only
Minimum age required
13 years old
A Lively Evening in a Martello Tower
This fall, step inside the mysterious Martello Tower 4, where a historical character will introduce you to the darker side of the 19th century.
Journey into the past through surprising historical anecdotes—some unsettling, others amusing—that are sure to make you laugh and shiver. Fires, epidemics, hygiene, shameful diseases and corporal punishment: discover a little-known and sometimes disturbing side of life in the 19th century.
Martello Tower 4
Get there
Accessibility
Martello Towers are not accessible to people with reduced mobility
Plan your visit
Schedule
October 3, 9, and 17, 2026
November 6, 7, 13, 14, and 21, 2026
Reservation
- Online reservation required (limited availability) or at the Plains of Abraham Museum (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- The fees of the National Battlefields Commission may be adjusted annually, on April 1 or August 1, due to increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or other factors.
Arrival
Please arrive at least 10 minutes in advance at Martello Tower 4.
Join us
Plains of Abraham Museum
418 649-6157
1 855 649-6157
835, Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue, Québec (Québec) G1R 2L3
