This island in the majestic St. Lawrence River is located in Quebec in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, about thirty kilometers east of Rivière-du-Loup. It floats 2 km from the south shore of the river, in front of the municipality of L'Isle-Verte (not to ...
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The tour is a set of three major attractions on Île Verte: the Michaud school, the skeleton museum and the lighthouse site. To get acquainted with the island, there’s nothing better than starting with the tour. Each site is unique and holds a multitude ...
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In this unique museum you will be introduced to the many facets stemming from the study of skeletons: adaptation to various forms of locomotion, evolution of man, etc. Also discover the marine mammals, including the whales that stay in the St. Lawrence ...
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The Île Verte Lighthouse was the first to be erected on the St. Lawrence River between 1806 and 1809. Since 1974, it has been designated a “National Historic Site of Canada” (under the Sites and Monuments Act. historical). Some exhibitions are available ...
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Inspired by seaweed and the landscapes of her region, poet and artisan Cynthia Calusic produces original paper and does bookbinding. Visit her workshop and learn about the history and production of rag paper. Discover a museum dedicated to Blanche Lamontagne ...
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