En 1758, des Acadiens fuyant la déportation s’installent à Cacouna, peu après quelques pêcheurs implantés sur la presqu’île. À partir de 1845, de riches familles bourgeoises de commerçants montréalais anglophones y font construire de grandes villas que ...
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You'll feel like you're immersed in the majestic River itself when you come swim in this heated saltwater pool overlooking the St. Lawrence! One of the region's must-see attractions! The facility includes a wading pool for kids, lounge chairs, umbrellas ...
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Built in 1809, this lighthouse is the oldest on the St. Lawrence River. Features an exhibit and a guided tour on marine heritage, the evolution of sound and light signals, shipwrecks, groundings and the lighthouse’s history. Admire the seascape from above ...
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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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Located at Carrefour La Pocatière, next door to the National Bank, Cinéma Le Scénario has 4 theatres for a total of 535 seats, in a modern environment. The theatres are equipped with Dolby digital 5.1 sound and a giant curved floating screen. In addition ...
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This urban park plays host to numerous cultural, sporting and outdoor activities. The varied program changes with the seasons. Domestic animals must be kept on a leash.
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Where the river meets the Parc des chutes, it takes a 30-metre plunge, creating a spectacular waterfall. The park's walkways and hiking trails have been desiged to enhance the beauty of the site. You can also visit the hydroelectric power plant there ...
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Located in Bas-Saint-Laurent, specifically 30 kilometers south of Rimouski, Mont-Comi is unquestionably the biggest ski resort throughout East-of-Quebec. Appreciated for its abundance of natural snow and the quality of its ski conditions, skiers and snowboarders ...
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The Centre d’art de Kamouraska is a contemporary art exhibition center located in the Lower St. Lawrence region. Housed in the ancient courthouse built in 1888, the institution is a true creative hub facing the river. It is an interdisciplinary diffusion ...
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