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Musée de la Mer
On the Magdalen Islands, people often use the expression “aux Îles, c’est pas pareil” or “on the Islands, it’s different”. Visiting the Musée de la Mer certainly shows why!
I especially liked the exhibition Vivre aux Îles - Vivre les Îles, a fascinating journey through the history of the Islands’ inhabitants!
Address: 1023 chemin de La Grave, Havre-Aubert, Québec
Phone number: 418-937-5711
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Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père
A shipwreck is both tragic and fascinating. At the Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père, I learned all about the tragedy of the Empress of Ireland. Did you know it was the worst shipwreck in Canadian history? The Pointe-au-Père lighthouse station is also very interesting. But the high point of my visit was boarding the Onondaga submarine. I even spent the night there!
Address: 1000 rue du Phare, Rimouski, Québec
Phone number: 418 724-6214
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Musée de la Gaspésie
The Gaspésie region played a key role in Québec’s colonization. Stopping in at this museum enabled me to discover the rich history of this peninsula and its inhabitants.
I also visited the Centre d'archives de la Gaspésie and found some very interesting historical photos.
Address: 80 boulevard de Gaspé, Gaspé, Québec
Phone number: 418-368-1534
Panoramas
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Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse
On Forillon point, in Gaspésie, is Canada’s tallest lighthouse (34 m high).
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Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père
With the Empress of Ireland museum and Onondaga submarine, this site has fascinating stories to tell.
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Pointe-Des-Monts lighthouse
The red and white lighthouse at Pointe-des-Monts, built in 1830, is one of the oldest lighthouses in North America.
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The Blanc-Sablon moorland
Blanc-Sablon is Québec’s easternmost municipality, located near the Québec-Newfoundland/Labrador border.
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Lachine Rapids
In the Parc des Rapides, in the Montréal area, we can see how turbulent the River can be.
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Musée maritime de Charlevoix wharf
Located in Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, the museum is in the heart of the Maritime Park.
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Empress of Ireland museum
This exciting museum is part of the Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père, in Rimouski.
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Québec's Harbour
See from the River, Québec City’s beauty is even more evident.
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Musée de la mer
To find out everything there is to know about the history of the Magdalen Islands, a visit this museum is heartily recommended.
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