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Experience a unique, dynamic gathering place and service hub for the francophone community and people seeking to enjoy the liveliness and charm of French culture. Come for a meal, join us for a show, dance to live music, welcome your wedding guests in our event spaces, or invite us into your community to learn more about French culture.

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Home to more than 30 francophone organizations, businesses & services

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Jimmy Guiboche & Pete Turland Band

November 7th

Jimmy Guiboche and Pete Turland have had
a friendship dating back to the mid-nineties when
they toured together with Harpdog Brown and the Bloodhounds. Their mutual love for the blues and guitar shenanigans has brought them together in this high-energy, guitar-driven duo with some veteran pals backing them up. Their sound is steeped in the blues, country, rockabilly and good old rock and roll, guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed all night long! Make sure you wear your dancing shoes!

Tina Hartt au CAFÉ bicyclette

November 21

Montréal born Tina Hartt sings with a sensuality that mirrors emotions we can no longer express verbally. Her clear voice glides effortlessly from phrases
of incredible intimacy to vibrant improvisation.
Her repertoire revives jazz songs from a by gone era and she dip generously into all types of French chanson – pourquoi pas !

Bok Brass

December 5th

Our annual Bok Brass Christmas concert at La Cité francophone, a tradition not to be missed. Founded
in 2014, Bok Brass has taken the Edmonton music scene by storm, performing a wide variety of music from Baroque to The Beatles, Renaissance to Ragtime,
and Classical to Contemporary.

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Visit

Make La Cité francophone a destination on your travels. Our cultural tourism experiences include outdoor kitchen parties, sugar shacks, concerts, guided tours, and connections to northern francophone and Métis communities. Whether you are close by or travelling from afar, we welcome you.

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Experience

Experience Flying Canoë Volant — a magical, interactive storytelling extravaganza with live music, races, and games. Journey on illuminated trails through Mill Creek Ravine and the river valley, exploring the joy and playfulness of French culture.

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Celebrate

Book your wedding or special event in the heart of the French Quarter. Welcome your guests in our bright, light-filled indoor and outdoor spaces, delighting their taste buds with food inspired by simple, fresh ingredients and a French flair.

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Connect

Access a vast array of services for newcomers and established francophones in a unique hub that was purposefully built for the community to meet and connect. Gather to experience the joy and diversity of our evolving francophone community.  

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Enjoy

Visit CAFÉ bicylette to enjoy house made casual French meals, coffee, and pastry with friends and family. Our lively atmosphere extends to a vast patio — open year-round so you can bask in long summer evenings and the enchantment of our winter city.

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 Learn

Attend interactive workshops and tours for people of all ages that inspire appreciation for French culture and the francophone community in Canada. Cross-curricular school programs explore Métis culture and the stories of French Canadians.

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JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 1, 2025

PORTAGE: FEBRUARY 2-3

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French-speaking tourist experiences

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