Built in 1847 and now classified as a historic monument. As a cultural hub for the municipality of Saint-Charles-Borromée, it hosts permanent exhibitions and works of art. Music, poetry, theater and lectures all contribute to its regional influence. The ...
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Located in Beauharnois, the Pointe-du-Buisson Quebec Museum of Archaeology will expose the fascinating world of archaeologists to you at a 5,000-year-old prehistoric site. Founded 25 years ago, and known in the north-eastern part of the continent for ...
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The birthplace of Louis Fréchette, a leading figure in 19th-century French-Canadian literature. Famous poet, journalist, storyteller, writer and pamphleteer. The literary and musical program is strongly influenced by the oral tradition and traditional ...
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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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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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