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Quebec City's 400th anniversary
Quebec City's 400th anniversary
As a Premier Partner of Quebec City's 400th anniversary, Desjardins' contribution is translated by its involvement in 20 events, either major or special. Here is an overview of the activities to which Desjardins is specifically associated. You are cordially invited to attend these events from now until the end of the 2008 celebrations.
 From April 9 to October 15, 2008 Dorimène Desjardins, a role model part of Quebec's history Desjardins presents a series of 9 cocktail meetings, an initiative of the YWCA, which highlights the key role played by exceptional women who contributed to Quebec's history. Hosted by well-known women, each meeting will discuss, respectively, Law, Politics, Health, Art and Culture, Sports, Science, Education. The last meeting will be a tribute to women. The YWCA's unique event also includes a lively historic section that relates the past of these women and the impact they had on our daily lives. And, of course, because of the essential role she played in Desjardins Group's birth and development, Dorimène Desjardins is one of these women. |
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 A tangible way for Desjardins to continue the celebrations of Quebec City's 400th anniversary Special collaboration between Desjardins Group and the Royal Canadian Mint: Desjardins is the exclusive distributor of the new $2 coin with Quebec City's 400th anniversary as effigy. Desjardins proudly agrees to distribute this unique coin (only 6 million coins produced in total) through its Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick caisses to celebrate Champlain's founding of Quebec City. Available at the caisses until July 15. The Royal Canadian Mint is also offering various collectible items, including sterling silver coins, a proof set and a special edition collector card containing an exclusive medallion of Samuel de Champlain. For more information, visit www.monnaieroyale.com. |
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 May 29, 2008 Desjardins donates a magnificent open space to Quebeckers Set between the Quebec City Convention Centre and Hilton Québec, Promenade Desjardins is the result of the remarkable redevelopment of one of the urban spaces most valued by Quebeckers and convention delegates alike. The Promenade highlights the work and legacy of Alphonse and Dorimène Desjardins. The inauguration of Promenade Desjardins as part of Quebec City's 400th anniversary is in line with Desjardins' cooperative tradition to participate in the development of the communities in which they operate. |
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 From June 3 to September 28, 2008 Desjardins is the most accessible financial institution in Quebec Overflowing with Québec 2008 festivities, the Espace 400e site is welcoming thousands of visitors from here and abroad. Desjardins invites you to this exceptional panoramic location, situated on the banks of Bassin Louise, 3 fathoms away from the St.Lawrence, to attend hundreds of non-stop special activities taking place, from noon to nightfall. For your convenience, a Desjardins ATM will be onsite. |
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 June 15 to 22, 2008 Putting Desjardins' cooperative difference to work for the development of communities As the host city of the 49th International Eucharistic Congress, Quebec City welcomed more than 12,000 pilgrims from the 4 corners of the world. Desjardins is proud to encourage people to be open to diversity. Already a pioneer in the implementation of microcredit in several communities worldwide, Desjardins, in keeping with its cooperative values, reminded interested visitors during this international event of the current adapted solutions that can contribute to their communities' development. |
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 From July 3 to 13, 2008 The Grands événements Desjardins: Making culture accessible to all As part of the 2008 400th anniversary activities, the Quebec City Summer Festival is offering festival-goers a festive program like never before, which is sure to please a broad audience. Major partner of the event, Desjardins is proud to present the Grands événements Desjardins where Mes Aïeux, Charles Aznavour, Lynda Lemay, Fergie, Yes and Linkin Park hold the main stage of the Plains of Abraham on different dates. This is the only Quebec show for each of these artists. Festival-goers can attend all outdoor shows by getting the official pass. |
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 From June 5 to October 26, 2008 A unique opportunity to see some of the Louvre's master pieces on North American soil, thanks to Desjardins Desjardins is particularly proud to present this exclusive international exhibit at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ). Nearly 275 works from the Louvre Museum's collections crossed the Atlantic and will be spending the entire summer and fall with us. Spanning some 5,000 years of history, the exhibit offers an exceptional journey through the art of ancient civilizations. To ensure the numerous visitors an enjoyable experience, the Museum decided to sell time-stamped tickets. This means that you must pick the time and date of your visit upon purchase. Reserve them right away by calling 1-877-643-8131 or by visiting www.billetech.com or the Museum's ticket office. |
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 From June 20 to August 24, 2008 The world's largest projection presented by Quebec's leading financial institution Words cannot describe Robert Lepage's monumental work. Specifically designed to be shown as part of Quebec City's 400th anniversary festivities, the Image Mill is a never-before-seen, large-scale mosaic of images and sounds. The impressive architectural screen is made up of 80 side by side grain elevators, 600 meters wide by 30 meters high. Each spectator can experience 40 minutes of pure magic for the eyes and ears. |
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 Starting July 18, 2008 The Wendake First Nation heritage highlighted by the leading financial institution in Quebec The Huron-Wendat Nation is the host nation of Quebec City's 400th anniversary festivities. Desjardins is presenting these festivities and particularly National Aboriginal Day, where the inaugural ceremony of the Amphithéâtre de la Nation in Wendake took place on June 21. Also, starting July 18, the historic fresco "Kiugwe, The Grand Meeting" is presented at the amphitheatre. What an excellent opportunity to discover yesterday's and today's Wendake and to become familiar with the exceptional culture and know-how of the Huron-Wendat Nation. |
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 August 22, 2008 Be on the outlook because, between June 15 and 30, 2008, Desjardins will be giving away 8,000 tickets to see Céline Dion & Co. perform live on the Plains of Abraham At the end of August 2008, the most famous Quebec artist on the planet will take a break from her world tour to present an exclusive show, specially dedicated to Quebec City's 400th anniversary. With several guest artists, Céline will deliver strong emotions and unforgettable moments to the 100,000 spectators gathered outdoors for the grand concert. Céline Dion on the Plains of Abraham on August 22: a once-in-a lifetime event, on one of Quebec's top sites. As the Premier Partner of the event, Desjardins gave away 8,000 tickets between June 15 and 30. Céline Dion & Co. on the Plains show: www.monquebec2008.com |
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 October 17 to 19, 2008 Desjardins sponsor a unique creation by a legendary circus Acclaimed and requested worldwide, Cirque du Soleil will be in Quebec City on from October 17 to 19, 2008 as part of the city's 400th anniversary. Once again, Cirque du Soleil creators have dreamed up a special and memorable performance sure to have spectators glued to their seats throughout the long-awaited show. cirquedusoleil.com |
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