Roughly 30 kilometres southeast of Montreal, Fort Chambly rises proudly at the foot of the Richelieu Rapids. At your arrival, be sure to take in the full expanse of this picturesque site, as it is both magnificent and strategic. From its original wooden ...
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A visit to Magasin général Dumulon is an opportunity to travel back in time to Rouyn-Noranda’s pioneering days. You will be able to buy regional food, hand-made products and souvenirs.
This authentic business and post office also offers a guided tour ...
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Located in Montebello, the Manoir-Papineau National Historic Site represents one of the most treasured heritage locations in the area surrounding the Petite-Nation region and in the greater Ottawa region. Come discover the Manoir-Papineau manor house ...
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It is in the chapel of St. James the Apostle that the past of Kénogami, a planned industrial city founded in 1912, is revealed. You are invited to learn about the stories and experiences of the workers at the town’s Pulp & paper Mill founded by Sir William ...
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The Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site, located in the Montérégie region, southwest of Montreal, invites you to discover a British fortification, protecting the first fortified lock canal in Canada! Objects testifying to this thousand-year-old site ...
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Les Forges de Montréal offers self-guided visits as well as guided tours that include forging demonstrations at specific times. Visitors can explore the new permanent exhibition that looks at how the forge plays a part in society. The visit is 30 minutes ...
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Located on Île aux Noix, in the middle of the Richelieu River, Fort Lennox National Historic Site played an important role in the defense of the country against invaders from the south. This British fortification with its eloquent shape will reopen in ...
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Historic District of Old Québec is encircled by 4.6 km of fortifications, making Québec City the only fortified city north of Mexico. As guardians of the fortifications, Parks Canada invites you to discover this jewel ...
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Hidden beneath the Dufferin Terrace in the heart of Old Québec, the remains of Château Saint-Louis reveal the seat of power of French and British governors from 1620 to 1834.
Explore the archaeological site with a guide or at your own pace to discover ...
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Explore with your family the last British fortification built on Canadian soil. A series of three detached forts were erected between 1865 and 1872 on Québec City's south shore to protect the city against a possible American invasion following the Civil ...
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