Villa Bagatelle is a splendid building inspired by 19th-century rural architecture and influenced by American cottages. In its English-style garden, under the canopy of tall trees with a peaceful stream running through them, visitors can admire rare plants ...
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Museum space shining the spotlight on the works of Claude-Henri-Grignon, author of Un homme et son péché (The Woman and the Miser) and TV series Les Belles Histoires des Pays-d’en-haut. Featured: a reconstruction of his office, some personal effects, ...
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The Rideau Hall estate is just minutes from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau. A national historic site set in a 79-acre oasis of verdant lawns, winding pathways, woodlands and gardens, it was originally modelled on the great British estates. You can visit ...
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Come visit the Micmac Interpretation Site of Gespeg, a magnificent site to learn about the traditional lifestyle of the 17th century Micmacs. In this peaceful location between ocean and mountains, tour guides will explain the traditional residences, ...
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Discover the only blockhouse in Quebec to have survived the test of time. Built around 1781, the Lacolle River Blockhouse was part of the British colony's defense network at the time. With its originality and uniqueness, this fortification intrigues and ...
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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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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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Don’t miss this historic and archeological site in the city of Québec featuring several exciting exhibitions in its 18th-century cellars. Step back in time and experience the Jean Talon Brewery, the Intendant’s palace, the prison and the Boswell-Dow Brewery ...
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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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Within its walls, this national historic site, located in Shawinigan, Mauricie, contains the last major work by Ozias Leduc, otherwise known as the Michelangelo of Quebec. This magnificent site also has gardens, historic buildings and the majestic Saint ...
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