Located between the municipalities of Sorel-Tracy and Trois-Rivières, Lake Saint-Pierre is the last place where the St. Lawrence River widens before the estuary. It includes, upstream, an archipelago of a hundred islands where a great diversity of plants ...
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The Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site is commemorating the 200-year anniversary of the battle of October 26, 1813. This major battle of the War of 1812-1814 between the United States and England, took place here, on the banks of the Châteauguay ...
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Fort Saint-Jean Museum offers 350 years of military history on the site of the Royal Military College Saint-Jean, which witnessed the passage of Amerindian warriors, French and British troops, American revolutionaries, and several Canadian units. The ...
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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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At the heart of an exceptional heritage site – the Maison Jean-Baptiste-Mâsse – the permanent exhibit Between armed resistance and insurrection presents the factual history of patriotic men and women resolutely determined to emancipate themselves from ...
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The Mount Saint-Hilaire Migratory Bird Sanctuary, located in Montérégie, near the city of Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, was established in 1960 to protect the many birds that nest in this area. Approximately 80 species of birds are thought to nest within ...
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Discover and experience the world of oversized puppetry. Group activities, puppeteer training, cultural events and an exhibition on the history of the Théâtre de la Dame de coeur are all on the agenda at the new CIMBAD complex.
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The Maison Lenoblet-Duplessis is first and foremost an interpretation center that showcases the history and heritage of the town of Contrecoeur. It's also a place of constant cultural activity, with a new exhibition every year. Guides are on hand to answer ...
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The site of La Maison amérindienne allows you to discover multiple facets of Indigenous cultures in Quebec and Canada. Inaugurated at the turn of the century, in the year 2000, La Maison amérindienne is a tangible trace of the International Decade of ...
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La Ferme Guyon is a place of awareness, of learning and discoveries allowing visitors to find a huge range of horticultural and agri-food products made on the premises or by local producers. A visit at Ferme Guyon will provide a better understanding of ...
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