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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The Citadelle is an active military garrison and a National Historic Site, located atop Cap Diamant. Its walls enclose 300 years of military history spanning the French, British and Canadian periods. Guided tours of the Citadelle and access to the Musée ...
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Mackenzie King Estate is located in the heart of Gatineau Park’s Chelsea sector, the Mackenzie King Estate is a site that is rich in history and has the added bonus of being accessible year-round. This country estate is the precious legacy of former prime ...
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The Old-Bromont is one of the jewels of Eastern Townships’ typical villages. Its patrimonial buildings, lovely boutiques and restaurants make it a place where passers-by and cyclists enjoy spending time. There are plenty of occasions to gather with friends ...
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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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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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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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