Francophone Tourism Experiences
Celebrate Edmonton's vibrant francophone culture through festivals, events, guided tours and culinary delights. La Cité francophone provides an array of cultural and heritage experiences for curious voyageurs of all ages!
All tours and experiences are offered in French and English and can be customized upon request. Contact us for bookings and pricing.
Francophone Tourism Experiences at La Cité francophone
Guided Tours of Edmonton
May - October (on demand)
Enjoy a tour of Edmonton from a francophone perspective. French was the first European language spoken in Alberta, and the francophone roots run deep to this day.
Your tour includes:
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Rogers Place
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Downtown Arts District
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Alberta Legislature Grounds, including the art installation L'Empreinte francophone (Herman Poulin, 2007)
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River Valley
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La Cité francophone
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dining at Café bicyclette
Flying Canoë Volant Festival
Late January - Early February
The annual festival is one of Western Canada’s largest winter celebrations of francophone, Indigenous and Métis cultures and takes place in Edmonton’s French Quarter in the heart of Bonnie Doon. This illuminated artworks festival features stories, dance, music, whimsical fun and explores the magic of a winter’s night.
Guided tours of all sites - evening
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Customized experiences at all Festival sites
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Engage and interact with Indigenous, francophone and Métis cultural providers
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Enjoy art, music, dance, and storytelling
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Savour delicious meals and treats made from locally-sourced ingredients
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Discover your inner voyageur at the Portage La Prairie Relay
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Ice carving
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Cabaret Concerts at Servus Credit Union theatre at La Cite francophone
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Music, videos, DJ at Franco Dome
Terrasse d'Hiver
December
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Enjoy a culinary and cultural experience on the Patio at La Cite Francophone with food and beverages provided by Café bicyclette (various menu options)
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Experience live music and culture- with a traditional francophone band with dance caller
Sugar Shack
March - April
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Long table dinners in our iconic Franco Dome located on the patio at La Cite francophone
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Special menus created from locally-sourced ingredients
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Each course presented by Chef Joseph and includes expert wine/beer pairings
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Exquisite traditional francophone decor
Service Credit Union Patio Series Concerts
June - December
Thursday evening concerts (7 pm) on the Patio at La Cité francophone
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live music featuring local, regional and national performers
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musical styles from Folk/Roots, Funk, Jazz, Franco Trad, Classical and more
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Food and beverages provided by CAFÉ bicyclette
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Edmonton's finest patio ambiance
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menu created from locally-sourced ingredients
Francophone Stage at KDays
July
KDays - Edmonton’s extravaganza of rides, games, music, food and adventure. Join La Cité francophone in Klondike Park and enjoy an array of artists, their music, magic, stories, songs, dance, and much more!
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10 days of francophone cultural programming during one of Canada’s largest outdoor fairs
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Meet and greet the artists
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Behind the scenes tour of the fair
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Assorted culinary opportunities
Fringe Music Festival at La Cité
August
The French Quarter Fringe - Four performance venues, shuttle buses to and from the main site.
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Relaxing, elegant and FUN!
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8 evenings of live music during the oldest and largest fringe theatre festival in North America
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Exclusive tours of the Fringe sites
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Advance ticket purchasing opportunities
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Dining at CAFÉ bicyclette
Francophones in the West - a Story
TBD in development
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This immersive cultural/heritage program is designed to entertain and inform with music, storytelling, song, video and dance
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Presented in the Franco Dome at La Cité francophone
Guided Tours of Other Francophone Cultural Communities
TBD in development
An extension of the City tour, this experience will include exploring the rich francophone heritage in areas north of Edmonton, with visits to: St Albert, Legal, Métis Crossing, St. Paul and other places.