Wendake

A Rich Cultural and Historical Site

Wendake has not always been the land of welcome for the Wendat living in the Quebec region. It’s only in 1697 that those who were called Hurons at the time finally established on the actual territory of the reservation. Before that, they inhabited the Île d’Orléans until 1656, then Sillery, the Upper-Town and finally l’Ancienne-Lorette. When they left in 1697, they created the Jeune-Lorette (also known under other names), which later became Loretteville. It’s only in 1986 that the reservation received the name of Wendake.

The name “Wendat” means “the inhabitants of the island or the peninsula”, from the land they used to live on before they settled in the Québec region. Wendake, with the addition of one syllable, means “at the Wendat’s” or “land of the Wendat”. It was the French who used the name Huron to designate this people because their hair looked like a boar’s head (hure in French).

Nowadays, you can visit this 950-inhabitant municipality that has kept its charm of yesteryear. The Old Wendake is probably the most impressive site to visit, with its chapel dating back to 1730. The aspect of the houses is also very interesting and unique. Take advantage of a guided tour at the Site Traditionnel Huron « Onhoüa Chetek8e » to learn more about the customs and history of the Wendat.

The Original Ghost Lantern Walking Tour

With a guided tour or an interactive theatre, be haunted by the ghosts who are still hiding inside the walls of Old Quebec.

Accomodation Wendake

La Maison Aorhenche

A house that witnessed the history of Wendake. 110 years ago, the Bastien family built this house adjacent to their mocassin and snowshoe factory, which employed a large number of Wendake residents. Your hostess, Ms. Line Gros-Louis, chief of culture and tourism for the Huron-Wendat nation, invites you to come and share the hospitality of her people. In operation since 1995, the house has welcomed visitors come from Europe, the United States, South America, Japan, Australia and from everywhere in Canada, who have lived a unique cultural experience.

Hôtel - Musée Premières Nations

Share a timeless tradition of hospitality at the Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations, unique both in its architecture and its scope. It is a complex beautifully situated on the shores of the «Akiawenrahk» River. This original hotel, restaurant and museum complex houses a museum of Huron-Wendat culture, a four-star hotel and a gourmet restaurant whose menu is inspired by the culinary traditions of the First Nations of Québec. Kwe kwe! Welcome!

Français

Home
Map of the Region

The Québec region