The Lachine Canal is an iconic jewel located in the southwest of Montreal. Its 13.5-kilometre path runs between the Old Port and Lake Saint-Louis. The navigable waterway, the green urban park lined with industrial vestiges and the various activities on ...
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Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site is located in the Limoilou district of Quebec City. In the heart of Québec City, surrender yourself to the beauty and tranquility of this urban park. Follow the trail of Jacques Cartier, witness his meeting with ...
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The Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site offers visitors a spectacular view of the battle that was held at Pointe-à-la-Croix in the Gaspésie region of Canada.
This national historic site commemorates the last naval engagement fought between ...
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In the early 1830s, a gentleman named James Forbes had this building constructed for commercial rental purposes. It was then expanded and transformed into a barracks to house an English garrison from 1837 to 1840, soldiers who fought in the Battle of ...
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With its spectacular 200-tonne guillotine gate, this canal is unique in North America. You'll be intrigued by the manoeuvres made by vessels using the lock, which enables them to navigate a 20-m (65.5 ft.) drop in the river. Don’t miss the exhibition ...
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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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At Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal, visitors can stroll along the boardwalk, admire the passing boats, discover the remains of the first canal, and stop at a restaurant terrace or picnic in the greenspaces. With its exceptional historic site, the Sainte ...
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Situé à Compton dans les Cantons-de-l'Est, à 20 kilomètres de Sherbrooke, le lieu historique national Louis-S.-St-Laurent rappelle la vie et l'œuvre de cet ancien premier ministre. Découvrez son milieu natal et la vie rurale au tournant du XXe siècle ...
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The Sir Wilfrid Laurier National Historic Site commemorates the life and work of said former Prime Minister of Canada. Located on land owned by Laurier’s father, the historic house built around 1870 shelters a large collection of antique furniture and ...
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Just 20 km (12 mi.) from Montréal, this national historic site is an oasis for cycling and outdoor enthusiasts. Observe the locks and bridges providing passage to boaters, and in August, admire the hot-air balloons darting between the clouds. It's simply ...
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