The Chauvin Trading Post is a replica of Canada’s first fur trading post, which was built in 1600 by Pierre Chauvin de Tonnetuit. The exhibit revolves around three themes: first contact, the trading post and the fur trade. Commentary and films will round ...
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Crowning an ancient promontory above the Saint Lawrence River, once a campsite favoured by the Native peoples, a 300-year-old chapel, a museum of history and an archaeological site invite you to hear what they have to say about the people who founded ...
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From atop Pointe-au-Père lighthouse, the St. Lawrence appears even more magnificent than at ground level. On the shore of what is considered one of the most difficult waterways to navigate, the Pointe-au-Père navigational aid station has provided the ...
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In 2010, for the first time ever, the Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade Church, and its crypt, were completely opened to the public. You are invited to explore this space, learn interesting stories in this location rich with heritage. Visitors can tour the church ...
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François Baillairgé, a Québec City architect, prepared the blueprints for the Old Prison of Trois-Rivières in 1815. The preservation of the Old Prison made it possible to safeguard many of its original architectural features. The building, once the longest ...
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The Paspébiac National Historic Site is the site where the Robin and LeBoutillier Brothers companies were founded. In the 19th century, it was one of the largest ports for the export of dried cod in the Atlantic. Ships sailed to Europe, the West Indies ...
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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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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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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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