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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Located less than 20 minutes from downtown Montreal, along Lake Saint-Louis, The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site testifies to the apogee of the fur industry in the Montréal region in the 18th and early 19th centuries. A visit will introduce ...
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Strategically located near the Saint-Maurice River, the Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site reveals Canada's first industrial village through exhibits, fun activities and a multimedia show. Immerse yourself in the lives of the artisans who ...
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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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***TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO VISITORS DUE TO OPERATIONAL RESTRUCTURING*** The Sir Wilfrid Laurier National Historic Site commemorates the life and work of said former Prime Minister of Canada. Located on land owned by Laurier’s father, the historic house ...
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At the heart of Old Montréal, enter into the intimacy of a lavish 19th-century bourgeois residence. The Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site features the only Victorian-style interior open to the public in Montréal. The ensemble bequeathed ...
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There was a time when it took travellers 25 days by canoe from Montreal to reach Fort-Témiscamingue. Here, nearly two centuries of fur-trading history have come to life. Obadjiwan-Fort-Témiscamingue is also a reminder of the millennia-old Algonquin presence ...
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Located in Compton in the Eastern Townships 20 km from Sherbrooke, the Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site recalls the life and work of the former Canadian prime minister. Discover his native environment and rural life at the turn of the 20th ...
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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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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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