Drummondville, Quebec is located 109 km east of Montreal, on the Saint-François River. The city has a population of about 45,000. The community was founded in 1815 right after the War of 1812 by Frederic George Heriot, who named it for Sir George Drummond, then Governor of Canada.
Things to do in Drummondville
Drummondville Culturel Center
175 rue Ringuet, Drummondville, QC
La magie de Broadway
See the Paris Paris troupe in a show called La magie de Broadway. Our performers will transport you back to the intoxicating ambiance of old cabarets. Relive Broadway in all its splendour through prestigious musicals like Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Chicago. Operating July and August Tuesday - Saturday at 8pm. Call 800-265-5412 for more information.
Légendes Fantastiques
Légendes Fantastiques offers a unique experience that brings you to the heart of Quebecois tales and will introduce you to such characters as the "Bohomme Sept Heures" (the Sandman), the "Dame Blanch. The Légendes Fantastques takes you to many magical worlds which are constantly changing under your eyes. Breathtaking special effects, lively music and projections on a water screen accompany the 150 performers, acrobats, dancers, singers, musicians, and stuntmen on stage. 275 000 spectators have already acclaimed this chef-d’œuvre presented only in Drummondville. Call 800-265-5412 for more information.
1425 rue Montplaisir, Drummondville, QC
Théâtre d’été Gilles Latulippe
Theatre located at the Centre culturel de Drummondville open from June 16 - August 28. Call 800-265-5412 for more information.
175 rue Ringuet, Drummondville, QC
Village Québécois d'Antan
Located in the Centre-du-Québec region lies a historical village where the past way of life lives in the present day, a place to "reminisce". The Village Québécois d’Antan brings the 1810-1910 years back to life again, for the 26th year. You will find artisans dressed in period costumes take up the trades necessary to survive in an 19th century agricultural community while using tools of the day such as wool spinning, leather/metal work, candle and soap making. Open June, July & August 10am - 5:30pm 7 days a week, ticket office closes at 4pm. Call 819-478-1441 for more information.
1425 rue Montplaisir, Drummondville, QC