Founded in 1864 in the wake of the Civil War, the Windsor powder mill--located in the Eastern Townships--is the oldest black powder factory in Quebec. Of the 56 buildings that were, you can still see some remnants along five kilometres (three miles) of ...
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Built in 1847 and now classified as a historic monument. As a cultural hub for the municipality of Saint-Charles-Borromée, it hosts permanent exhibitions and works of art. Music, poetry, theater and lectures all contribute to its regional influence. The ...
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Visit the Pythonga theme park on the shore of the Désert River, which runs through town. The Pythonga in authentic tugboat once used to tow logs across the Baskatong Reservoir.
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Today, the BCHS owns and maintains a number of heritage buildings which comprise the Lac-Brome Museum. It welcomes individuals, families and groups. Extensive Archives delight history buffs and impress the most serious scholars, and our Museum educates ...
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Located in Sainte-Justine, a parish in Quebec between the southern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and the northeastern U.S. border, the Trappist Fathers Historic Site plunges you into the lives of the pioneers who built this parish over a century ...
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Since 2001, Champlain Church has been recognized by the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications as a classified heritage building. Well lodged in the heart of the Champlain community, this temple preserves several decades of history within its walls ...
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A stone's throw from Quai Paquet and the Québec-Lévis ferry, the A.C. Davie Shipyard National Historic Site bears witness to the importance of Québec's maritime history by showcasing one of the most important shipyards in the province, as well as the ...
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Build in 1744, Lamontagne House is the oldest stone-filled half-timbered house open to the public in Eastern Quebec. Almost three hundred years old, it was built for Marie-Agnès Lepage, granddaughter of the first resident lord of Rimouski. Animated visits ...
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Major work is underway at the Kinawit site.
For this reason, the site is closed for an indefinite period. Kinawit is an amazing place to discover the rich Aboriginal culture, amidst a natural soothing setting conducive to exchanges. It is located on ...
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The Mansonville round barn, located in the heart of the village, is a heritage jewel. It piques the curiosity of visitors because there are only seven of them left in the Eastern Townships, all built between 1901 and 1915. After more than a year of renovations ...
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