Petit Champlain and the Place-Royale area are coming back to life with the rhythm of planting, thanks to the return of the Urbainculteurs’ urban gardens—an initiative that has now become a must-see summer feature in the neighborhood.

For a third year in a row, around forty planting boxes have been installed throughout different areas of the district, adding a touch of greenery to the heart of our urban environment. These small-scale gardens allow visitors and residents to discover a lively landscape where vegetables, herbs, and edible plants grow throughout the summer.

Beyond beautifying the surroundings, this project also carries an important social mission. Once harvested, the fruits and vegetables grown in the boxes will be donated to a food aid organization to help support individuals and families in need within the community.

This initiative once again demonstrates that it is possible to create greener urban spaces while taking concrete steps to promote solidarity and collective engagement.

The Quartier Petit Champlain Cooperative is proud to continue this partnership with Les Urbainculteurs and warmly thanks its partners, the City of Québec and Desjardins, whose support makes this project possible year after year.

During your next visit to the neighborhood, take a moment to observe our urban gardens: behind every box lies a small gesture that helps make our environment more beautiful, more vibrant, and more supportive. 🌿