Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site

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1 Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site Interpretation site - History and society - Military Heritage The Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site commemorates the importance of this feat in Canadian military history, on October 26, 1813, and the role that the combatants played in defending Canada against the United States in the War of The interpretation centre, located on the actual battlefield, comprises a lobby, two exhibition rooms and an amphitheatre. An indoor lookout at the top of the building offers a panoramic view. Using a model representing the battlefield, the interpreterguides explain the highlights of the British victory over the Americans. Sales counter 2371 chemin de la Rivière-Châteauguay Howick, Quebec J0S 1G0 Telephone: Toll-free: Telephone (off season): Fax: Fax (off season): adapted to groups Room (space) rental (buses) SMQ code: parcscanada-que@pc.gc.ca Website: Seasonal June 20 to September 2, 2012 Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 6, 7 and 8, a.m. to 5 p.m. Self-guided tours: 100 people Guided tours: 100 people Number of exhibitions: 3 Number of sites to visit: 2 Heritage classification National historic site (Canada) Accessibility Accessible Adult : $3.90 Senior : $3.40 Child (less than 6 years old) : Free Family : $9.80 Accessible to visually impaired visitors Accessible to hearing-impaired visitors

2 Beauharnois Generating Station - History and society / Science and Technology - Architecture and Design / Industrial Heritage Photo: Hydro-Québec 80, boul. de Melocheville Beauharnois, Quebec J6N 0M1 Telephone: ext Toll-free: Fax: SMQ code: visites.beauharnois@hydro.qc.ca Website: Seasonal May 20 to September 1, 2013 Daily at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 and 2:45 p.m. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Weekends in 2013, for Montérégie museums month September to mid-may By reservation only, depending on availability. Free admission The Beauharnois Generating Station was an exceptional feat, the largest and most powerful station of its kind from its construction in 1932 until 1979, when the Robert-Bourassa station came on line at James Bay. With its 38 turbine-generator sets lined up over close to a kilometre, the venerable station continues to play a key role in the Hydro-Québec system. The Beauharnois station has been designated a National Historic Site by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. You ll be charmed by its award-winning Art Deco architecture, and fascinated by the story of its design and construction, begun with pick and shovel over 80 years ago. You can start your tour in the all-new interpretation centre, where you ll get to know the exceptional people involved, find out why the station was built in three phases and learn more about an amazing form of energy. Then tour the station and explore one of the world s largest runof-river generating stations, watch a turbine-generator set in operation and gain a better grasp of electricity. Come see us we re just 35 minutes from downtown Montréal! Sales counter (buses) Exhibitions: French Self-guided tours: 50 people Guided tours: 50 people Number of sites to visit: 1 interpretation centre, 1 hydroelectric generating station, Heritage classification National historic site (Canada) Activities or attractions nearby Électrium Musée québécois d'archéologie Exporail: The Canadian Railway Museum Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges Héritage Saint-Bernard Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site of Canada

3 Biophare Interpretation site - History and society / Natural and Environmental Science - Indian and/or Inuit Heritage / Military Heritage / Live Collections / Industrial Heritage Biophare Photo and : Corporation soreloise du patrimoine régional 6 rue Saint-Pierre Sorel-Tracy, Quebec J3P 3S2 Telephone: Toll-free: Fax: Telephone for group reservations: SMQ code: info@biophare.com Website: July and August: daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other months: Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. - Adults: $7,50 - Children and students: $3.50, 6 and under: free - Nature hike: $34,75 for adults; $20 for children and students (ages 7 to 17); $10 for children (ages 3 to 6) Group rates Packages available Located in Sorel-Tracy, in the Regard-sur-le-Fleuve Park, Biophare is an Interpretation Center focused on the development of human and environmental factors associated with the Lake-St-Pierre Biosphere Reserve. Recognized by UNESCO, Lake St-Pierre represents an important international interest. Indeed, this territory is as rich of its heritage that it is of its exceptional natural environments. Biophare also presents temporary exhibitions for the general public and organizes cultural and educational activities targeted for schools. Visitors can also enjoy Randonnée nature, a cruise service that offers unforgettable getaways. The cruise allows sometimes to enter the pays du Survenant at the discovery of the islands of Sorel and some other times, to dive at the heart of the history of the region from the Richelieu River. A unique nature-culture experience! Sales counter adapted to groups Room (space) rental (buses) Packages available Other service(s): Randonnée nature offers to the visitors to discover the Lake-St-Pierre biosphere reserve during a 3-hour cruise in the Lac Saint-Pierre archipelago, combined with a tour of the exhibitions at the Biophare. Also offered as a package with lodging at the Auberge de la Rive. New this year! Randonnée nature offers a one-hour historical cruise on the Richelieu River. Exhibitions: French Self-guided tours: 150 people Guided tours: 48 people Number of exhibitions: 3 Number of sites to visit: 2 (interpretation centre and park) Accessibility Partially accessible

4 Biophare Interpretation site - History and society / Natural and Environmental Science - Indian and/or Inuit Heritage / Military Heritage / Live Collections / Industrial Heritage Activities or attractions nearby Regard-sur-le-Fleuve park

5 Chambly Canal National Historic Site Interpretation site - History and society / Science and Technology The Chambly Canal opened in 1843 and played a key role in the forestry products industry in Quebec and carrying lumber exports to the United States. Most of the locks and bridges still operate manually, including the step locks in Old Chambly, the only ones of their kind in Quebec! There is also an exhibition in the information centre on the history of the canal workers. Gift shop Restaurant (buses) Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: 1 bicycle and walking path (20 km) 1840 avenue Bourgogne Chambly, Quebec J3L 1Z3 Telephone: Telephone (off season): Fax: Heritage classification National historic site (Canada) Accessibility Partially accessible SMQ code: parcscanada-que@pc.gc.ca Website: Accessible to hearing-impaired visitors Activities or attractions nearby Fort Chambly National Historic Site of Canada Seasonal From mid-may to mid-october

6 Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site Interpretation site - History and society / Archaeology - Indian and/or Inuit Heritage / Military Heritage The Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site highlights the strategic, technological and economic importance of the first attempts at building a canal to bypass the St. Lawrence in the 18th and 19th centuries. It looks at the role of the River in transportation and communication with the interior of the continent, from paleohistoric times to the present. As soon as you arrive at the reception centre, interpreter-guides will introduce you to the history of the site through the permanent exhibition displaying the oldest artifacts unearthed in the St. Lawrence Valley. On the site itself, walking trails lead you to the archaeological garden, where you can admire the remains of some twenty military structures, the first lock canal built in North America and the eight-sided blockhouse. The peaceful countryside around Coteau-du-Lac promises a delightfully relaxing time on the banks of the majestic St. Lawrence River. 308 A chemin du Fleuve Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec J0P 1B0 Telephone: Toll-free: Fax: SMQ code: parcscanada-que@pc.gc.ca Website: Seasonal Sales counter Cafeteria Restaurant Number of exhibitions: 3 Number of sites to visit: 2 Heritage classification National historic site (Canada) Accessibility Partially accessible Accessible to visually impaired visitors

7 Électrium, Hydro-Québec's Electricity Interpretation Centre Interpretation site - Natural and Environmental Science / Science and Technology Électrium Photo: Hydro-Québec 2001 rue Michael-Faraday Sainte-Julie, Quebec J3X 1S1 Telephone: Toll-free: Fax: Telephone for group reservations: or SMQ code: electrium@hydro.qc.ca Website: electrium.html September to May: Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. June to August: daily, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Will be closed June 24. Free guided tours The Électrium: naturally electrifying! Would you like to understand how electricity works in the world around you? Visit the Électrium and discover the secrets of the electric eel, the role of electricity in the human body and how it has shown up for thousands of years in phenomena like lightning and the Northern lights. Try your hand at science! The Électrium provides interactive and entertaining ways to explore the science of electricity. With a guide by your side, you can test your reflexes against friends and family members, try out electrical circuits and learn about electrical and magnetic fields. Who will take the plunge and try the Van de Graaf generator? Powering the future Compare the various sources of energy used worldwide and make enlightened choices to use electricity wisely. Feel free to ask us about transportation electrification: electric cars aren t just science fiction anymore. Sales counter adapted to groups (buses) Exhibitions: French Self-guided tours: 100 people Guided tours: 100 people Number of exhibitions: 5 Number of sites to visit: 1 Accessibility Partially accessible Accessible to visually impaired visitors Activities or attractions nearby Biophare Fort Chambly Centrale de Beauharnois

8 Exporail - Canadian Railway Museum Museum - History and society / Science and Technology - Industrial Heritage Photo: Exporail - Canadian Railway Museum At Exporail, learn all about the history of railways and tramways in Canada. You ll discover Canada's largest collection of railway equipment, with more than 160 vehicles. Admire the extensive collection of small artifacts, model trains and historical documents, including many rare books and period photographs. Tour the grounds in the Golden Chariot or take the garden train to learn all about the world of railway transportation. You ll enjoy our locomotive demonstrations, not to mention the temporary exhibitions on railway topics and the thematic activities, including weekends devoted to treasure hunts, miniature models, and Christmas festivities. 110 rue St-Pierre Saint-Constant, Quebec J5A 1G7 Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: info@exporail.org Website: Gift shop Dining area (indoors) Room (space) rental (buses) - May 18 to June 23: daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - June 24 to September 6: daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - September 8 to October 31: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - November 6 to May 2011: Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekdays by reservation for groups only Number of sites to visit: 5 Accessibility Partially accessible - Adults: $17 - Seniors (65 +, with card): $14 - Ages 13 to 17: $11 - Ages 4 to 12: $8 - Ages 3 and under: Free - Families (2 children and 2 adults): $44 Group rates

9 EXPRESSION, Centre d'exposition de Saint-Hyacinthe Exhibition centre - Art - Contemporary Art Accessibility Partially accessible 495 rue Saint-Simon Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 5C3 Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: expression@expression.qc.ca Website: Expression enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its activities and its artistic direction. Since it opened in 1985, the Centre has presented and promoted contemporary and current art in the heart of the Montérégie region. The guest artists it attracts and the exceptionally spacious exhibition room, with natural light pouring through a magnificent skylight, confirm the Centre s importance to the cultural and artistic community in Quebec and throughout Canada. Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: 1

10 Fort Chambly National Historic Site Interpretation site - History and society - Military Heritage Photo : Parcs Canada 2 rue De Richelieu Chambly, Quebec J3L 2B9 Telephone: Toll-free: Fax: SMQ code: parcscanada-que@pc.gc.ca Website: The Fort Chambly National Historic Site, located along the Richelieu River in Chambly, introduces you to an 18th-century French fort. Built in 1711, this hulking stone sentinel used to guard New France against a possible British invasion. Restored in 1983, the fort contains exhibitions relating the colony's key moments. All summer long, several daily activities will reveal the secrets of the military architecture, of the French soldiers' uniform, and of the archaeology at the fort. Moreover, every Sunday during the summer will feature special activities, such as the presentation of trades of yesteryear, military exercises, and musket firing. The year of 2011 marks the 300th anniversary of stone fort's construction. To celebrate the event, we invite you to discover or rediscover this impressive military building. Gift shop (buses) Seasonal May 14 to September : Every day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Until 6.p.m between June 24 and September 5. September 7 to October : Wednesday to Sunday, 10.a.m to 5 p.m. In November and March: Open on week days for groups on reservation Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: 1 Heritage classification Adult: 5,65$ Senior: 4,90 $ Child (6 to 16): 2,90 $ Under 5: free Family: 14,20$ National historic site (Canada) Accessibility Accessible Accessible to hearing-impaired visitors Group rates

11 Fort Lennox National Historic Site Interpretation site - History and society - Military Heritage Take the ferry to Fort Lennox and embark on a voyage of discovery to one of the most authentic British fortifications in North America. The tour of the barracks, guardroom, prison and officers quarters, immerses you in the fascinating day-to-day lives of the soldiers and their families. You ll be struck by the stark conditions they had to endure. Whether you are a history buff or outdoor enthusiast, the majestic Fort, our knowledgeable tour guides and the natural beauty of Île aux Noix are sure to win you over. Photo: N. Rajotte Parks Canada 1-61e Avenue Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix, Quebec J0J 1G0 Sales counter Cafeteria Dining area (indoors) Telephone: Toll-free: Fax: (buses) SMQ code: 1192 Website: Seasonal Number of exhibitions: 2 Number of sites to visit: 7 Heritage classification National historic site (Canada) Accessibility Accessible Accessible to hearing-impaired visitors

12 Fort Saint-Jean Museum Museum - History and society - Military Heritage Fort Saint-Jean Museum Crédit photographique: Fort Saint-Jean Museum 15 Jacques-Cartier Nord Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J3B 8R8 Telephone: , ext SMQ code: info@museedufortsaintjean.ca Website: Seasonal From late May until Labour Day: Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rest of the year: by reservation Adults: $4 Chrilden: $2 Elders: $3 Groups of 15 or more: $2 per person Packages available Fort Saint-Jean Museum offers about 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. Located alongside the Richelieu River, this site was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada because of the three forts it housed and of the major role it played in the 1775 American invasion, during which the fort withstood a 45-day siege. The Museum retraces the history of this patrimonial site which, along with Quebec City, has known the longest military occupation since the French Regime in Canada. The Museum presents this history through thematic maps, models, uniforms, weapons, artefacts and archived documents. An outdoor guided tour will allow you to retrace the footsteps of past and present occupants and discover the remains of the 1775 ramparts, as well as the original British buildings built in 1839, all while enjoying the scenic view of the Royal Military College Saint-Jean. Sales counter Gift shop Cafeteria Self-guided tours: 200 people Guided tours: 100 people Number of sites to visit: 1 Museum, 1 Guard House (reception desk and exhibition pavilion) Heritage classification National historic site (Canada)

13 Galerie Renée-Blain Exhibition centre - Art - Fine Arts and Decorative Arts / Contemporary Art 7905 avenue San Francisco Brossard, Quebec J4X 2A4 Telephone: Telephone (off season): Fax: SMQ code: loisir@ville.brossard.qc.ca Website: Seasonal The Galerie Renée-Blain, at the Centre socioculturel de Brossard, promotes different styles of art and displays the work of local and other professional artists. It holds seven exhibitions a year, introducing visitors to a variety of styles and media, from painting to photography, sculpture, printmaking, watercolours and drawing. The gallery makes a point of featuring contemporary and current art in its program, and spotlights young artists. A team of volunteers welcomes visitors. Exhibitions: French Guided tours: French Self-guided tours: 100 people Guided tours: 100 people Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: 1

14 Historical Park of Pointe-du-Moulin Interpretation site - History and society Seasonal Opening schedule: - May 15 to June 26: Monday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p. m. - June 27 to August 28: Monday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p. m. - August 29 to October 10: Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours - May 15 to June 26: Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p. m. - June 27 to August 28: Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p. m. - August 29 to October 10: Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult: 5 $ (Week) 8 $ (Weekend) 5 to 17: 3 $ (Week) 5 $ (Weekend) Tarif Car (Unlimited number of persons): 15 $ (Week) 18 $ (Weekend) Group rates View of the windmill and St. Lawrence River Photo: Pointe-du-Moulin 2500 boulevard Don-Quichotte Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, Quebec J7V 7P2 Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: info@pointedumoulin.com Website:

15 Historical Park of Pointe-du-Moulin Interpretation site - History and society Activities or attractions nearby The Parc historique de la Pointe-du-Moulin is a unique heritage for the interpretation of our history. The mill was built in 1705 and still works when the winds are right. Inside the miller s house (1790) is an oven where the miller s wife baked her bread. The interpretation center presents interactive exhibitions on seigneuries, farming techniques, flour milling and domestic life in the 18th century. Take our nature trail and enjoy the enchanting environment and the magnificent view from the banks of the St. Lawrence River, our beautiful picnic areas and the cool summer breeze off Lake St. Louis. Also, enjoy your visit to be a part of a rabaska canoe trip, try archery or watch the drama show perform at 2 pm by our comedians. Furthermore, on the weekends of july and august, various events are taking place on the site. Visit our website for more details. For over 300 years, there's action at the '"Pointe"! - Bicycle road circuit - Quinn Farm - Centre Notre-Dame-de-Fatima - Verger Labonté - Musée Régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges - Maison Trestler - Écomuséum - Arborétum - Parc nature Cap-St-Jacques Sales counter Dining area (indoors) Room (space) rental (buses) Self-guided tours: 1000 people Guided tours: 100 people Number of exhibitions: 4 Number of sites to visit: 3 (windmill, miller's house and interpretation center) Heritage classification Historic site (Quebec) Accessibility Partially accessible Accessible to visually impaired visitors

16 La Maison amérindienne Museum - Art / History and society - Contemporary Art / Indian and/or Inuit Heritage 1- Maison amérindienne with Native vegetable garden Photo: La Maison amérindienne La Maison amérindienne 510 Montée des Trente Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Quebec J3H 2R8 Telephone: Fax: Telephone for group reservations: SMQ code: info@maisonamerindienne.com Website: All year : Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. (Noon for group meal, by reservation) - Adults: $5 - Seniors (age 65 +) and teens (ages 12 to 17): $4 - Children (ages 6 to 11): 3$ - Family (2 adults + 2 children): $12 In a charming setting on the slopes of Mont SaintHilaire, which the Abenaki call Wigwomadensis, the Maison amérindienne introduces visitors to First Nations heritage. To the sound of the drum and traditional songs, you can explore exhibitions reflecting the seasons: maple (spring), corn (summer) and squash (fall). Entertainment with stories and legends, movies, and a meal with Native dishes (by reservation) enhance the experience. Visit a Native vegetable garden and a berry garden, and the only urban maple bush in Canada with interpretation panels. There are exhibitions by Native artists throughout the year, and a gift shop with traditional souvenirs. Gift shop Restaurant Dining area (indoors) adapted to groups Room (space) rental (buses) Restaurant available by reservation Packages available Self-guided tours: 100 people Guided tours: 100 people Number of exhibitions: 3 Number of sites to visit: 3 (House, Maple bush park and Traditional homes (summer)) Heritage classification National historic site (Canada) Accessibility Partially accessible Accessible to visually impaired visitors

17 La Maison amérindienne Museum - Art / History and society - Contemporary Art / Indian and/or Inuit Heritage Activities or attractions nearby - Mount Saint-Hilaire (World Biosphere Reserve) - Musée d'art de Mont-Saint-Hilaire - Paul-Émile Borduas house - Mont-Saint-Hilaire church - Chocolaterie La Cabosse d'or

18 Lacolle Mills Blockhouse Interpretation site - History and society - Military Heritage 1 rue Principale (Route 223) Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix, Quebec J0J 1G0 Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: info@ileauxnoix.qc.ca Website: Seasonal Victoria Day (May) to Labour Day (September): daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Labour Day to Thanksgiving (October): weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Explore the only remaining blockhouse in Quebec. Built around 1871, the Lacolle Mills Blockhouse was part of the defence network used by the British colony. It was built to protect the sawmill and the lighthouse, both located on the Lacolle River, and as an outpost for the British garrisons stationed in the Upper Richelieu area and Lake Champlain. Its original appearance and unique nature intrigues and fascinates passing visitors and history buffs alike. The two-storey fortification, with its overhanging second storey and pyramid-shaped roof, is made of squared wooden timbers. Its walls have openings for guns and cannons. It will take you back to the battle of March 30, 1814, between American and British troops. Come experience a true historical adventure! The Lacolle Mills Blockhouse, sitting next to the Richelieu River on Saint-Paul-de-l Ïle-aux-Noix, is a witness to 230 years of history in the Upper Richelieu valley. Gift shop (buses) Free admission Self-guided tours: 40 people Guided tours: 35 people Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: 1 blockhouse Heritage classification Historic monument (Quebec) Activities or attractions nearby Pleasure boating (Richelieu River, marinas and canals), agrotourism (cheese makers, vineyards, maple syrup producers and pick-your-own fruit farms), cycling (Route verte), heritage (Fort Lennox), birdwatching and scuba diving.

19 Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine House Exhibition centre - History and society The French-style Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine House, dating from 1766, was declared a historic monument in La Fontaine, Prime Minister of Lower Canada, lived here for part of his childhood. It now presents a permanent exhibition on the history of the house. The permanent exhibition, entitled Mémoires d'une maison ancestrale, opened in 2012 and was updated in It presents the history of the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine House, its owners, restoration and repurposing. The exhibition includes some archaeological artifacts recently unearthed in Boucherville, along with reproductions of period photos. It also looks at different aspects of life in Boucherville in the early 20th century. adapted to groups (buses) Other service(s): Reservations required for groups of 6 or more. Exhibitions: French Guided tours: French Photo: Yves Taschereau 314 boulevard Marie-Victorin Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7J9 Telephone: Telephone (off season): Fax: SMQ code: maison.lh.lafontaine@boucherville.ca Website: Free admission Self-guided tours: 60 people Guided tours: 60 people Number of exhibitions: 2 Number of sites to visit: 1 Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine house, 1 La Broquerie historic park, Heritage classification Historic monument (Quebec) Activities or attractions nearby La Broquerie historic park. Located on the La Broquerie estate, the park is a peaceful oasis next to the St. Lawrence. It includes the Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine family home, open to visitors, a statue of Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine, and the ruins of La Broquerie, the remains of the former "Sabrevois chateau.

20 Maison Félix-Leclerc Museum - History and society Self-guided tours: 100 people Guided tours: 40 people Number of exhibitions: 1 Heritage classification Historic monument (Quebec) 186, chemin de l'anse Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec J7V 8P3 Telephone: SMQ code: info@maisonfl.org Website: Group rates Gift shop adapted to groups Room (space) rental (buses) Exhibitions: French

21 Maison LePailleur Interpretation site - History and society The Maison LePailleur is located in the heart of Châteauguay, near the Saint-Joachim church, which was declared a historic monument in The Quebec-style stone home was built in 1792 to serve as a general store. It retains its stone sink and the impressively wide floorboards, giving it a remarkable historical charm. Exhibitions on themes related to regional heritage are presented. During seniors mornings, elders explain old-time institutions and crafts for the benefit of visitors. Sales counter 54 boulevard Salaberry Sud Châteauguay, Quebec J6J 4J3 Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: info@smgc.qc.ca Website: adapted to groups Room (space) rental (buses) Packages available Self-guided tours: 50 people Guided tours: 30 people Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: 1 Group rates Packages available

22 Maison nationale des Patriotes Interpretation site - History and society - Military Heritage Discover the history of the Patriotes in Lower Canada and the upheavals that marked the country in the first half of the 19th century. The Maison nationale des Patriotes is an interpretation centre that presents the history of the Patriotes movement and the economic, political and social context of the events of Located on the banks of the Richelieu River in the heart of the heritage village of Saint-Denis, the centre offers a range of educational activities for young and old alike, along with a varied program of cultural activities and special events during the summer (talks, nighttime walks, a farmers market and theme days). Guides in period costume will take you back in history to 1828 and tell you about the Patriotes' fight for freedom and democracy. (buses) Packages available 610 chemin des Patriotes Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J0H 1K0 Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: maison.patriotes@qc.aira.com Website: Group rates Packages available Exhibitions: French Guided tours: French Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: 1 Heritage classification Historic monument (Quebec) Accessibility Partially accessible

23 Musée d'archéologie de Roussillon Museum - Archaeology Self-guided tours: 60 people Guided tours: 30 people Number of exhibitions: 2 214, rue Saint-Ignace La Prairie, Quebec J5R 1E5 Telephone: SMQ code: info@archeoroussillon.ca Website: Wednesdays to Sundays, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm; groups on reservation. Adults: $6 Elders (65 years and older) et children (6 to 17 years): $5 Children (5 years or less): free Families:$15 Group rates Discover unusual objects with passionate and qualified animators, including an archaeologist. Enjoy the many temporary exhibits on display at the museum or be part of our activities, especially during the Archaeology Month! Continue your tour outside in charming Old La Prairie, recognized as a declared heritage site since Welcome to the Roussillon Museum of Archaeology! Sales counter adapted to groups

24 Musée de la femme Museum - History and society The mission of the Musée de la Femme is to explain the role played by women in Quebec history and to promote the status of women. It showcases women s roles in our heritage through artifacts, exhibitions, workshops and other visitor activities. The permanent exhibition, Accès sur 400 ans d'histoire au féminin, is designed around rooms focusing on different themes in the history of women and their civil rights, featuring artifacts ranging from dresses to household objects, period furniture, videos and photos. Exhibitions: French 460 rue Saint-Charles Ouest suite 401 Longueuil, Quebec J4L 1V9 Telephone: SMQ code: infos@museedelafemme.qc.ca Website: Open Tuesdays for groups, by reservation Wednesday and Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Adults: $7 - Youths (ages 6 to 12): $3 - Children (ages 5 and under): free - Guided tours: $10 - Groups (10 or more reservations required): special rate Group rates

25 Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-Hilaire Museum - Art - Contemporary Art The Musée d art de Mont-Saint-Hilaire is dedicated primarily to promoting the work of three prominent artists from the region: Jordi Bonet, Paul-Émile Borduas and Ozias Leduc. Each year, the museum holds an exhibition on one of these artists in addition to six or seven temporary exhibitions. This is the only art museum in the Montérégie region and is a major promoter of regional arts and culture through its popular programs. Along with exhibitions, the Museum s education department offers introductions to art for school groups, art workshops for adults, and lectures and meetings with artists. Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-Hilaire Photo: Marie-Andrée Leclerc Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-Hilaire 150 rue du Centre-Civique Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Quebec J3H 5Z5 Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: reception@mbamsh.qc.ca Website: Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Free admission every Tuesday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m) Wednesday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m. (Free admission every Sunday for Dejardins members). Adults: $5 Seniors (65+ plus ID card): $4 Students: $3 Age 12 or under: Free Friends of the Museum: Free Sales counter Exhibitions: French Guided tours: French Self-guided tours: 450 people Guided tours: 40 people Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: 1 Accessibility Partially accessible Accessible to visually impaired visitors Activities or attractions nearby Maison des cultures amérindiennes (Native cultural centre) Maison Paul-Émile Borduas (artist's house) Église de Mont-Saint-Hilaire, décor d Ozias Leduc (church) Manoir Rouville-Campbell (Tudor-style historic manor) Chocolaterie La Cabosse d Or (chocolate maker) Verger Le Pavillon de la Pomme (orchard) Centre de la Nature du mont Saint-Hilaire (nature centre)

26 Musée du Centre Élisabeth-Bergeron Museum - History and society - Religious Heritage If you are nostalgic for your early school days or interested in religious heritage, Saint-Hyacinthe's Musée du Centre Élisabeth-Bergeron is for you! Our collection of artifacts and photographs highlights the many different activities of the Soeurs de SaintJoseph. The photo of the "Crusader", the introductory geography book, the copybook, the teacher's bell and many other items are sure to evoke childhood memories. And for younger visitors, the museum is a great chance to discover some unexpected aspects of their roots. adapted to groups Exhibitions: French Mother house, Museum's entry Photo : Suzanne Gloutnez Self-guided tours: 80 people Guided tours: 50 people Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: avenue Raymond Saint Hyacinth, Quebec J2S 5T9 Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: ceb@sjsh.org Website: Every day: -Chapel and tomb: from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Museum: from 9 : 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission

27 Musée du Haut-Richelieu Museum - Art / History and society - Fine Arts and Decorative Arts / Military Heritage / Industrial Heritage Gift shop adapted to groups Room (space) rental (buses) Packages available Le Musée du Haut-Richelieu Place du Marché 182 rue Jacques-Cartier Nord Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J3B 7W3 Number of exhibitions: 3 Number of sites to visit: 1 Accessibility Partially accessible Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: info@museeduhaut-richelieu.com Website: Monday: Closed Tuesday to saturday: 11h00-5h00 Sunday: 1h00-5h00 Adults: 5$ Seniors (65 +): 4$ Childrens (6-12): 2.5$ Under 6 years old: Free Family (2 adults and 2 childrens): 12$ Group (15 pers. +): 3$ Group rates Packages available

28 MUSO- Musée de société des Deux-Rives Museum - Art / History and society / Science and Technology - Industrial Heritage Self-guided tours: 200 people Guided tours: 90 people Number of exhibitions: 3 21 rue Dufferin Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec J6S 1Y1 Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: info@lemuso.com Website: Group rates Sales counter adapted to groups Room (space) rental (buses) Restaurant available by reservation Packages available Rates subject to commission

29 Plein sud, centre d'exposition en art actuel à Longueuil Exhibition centre - Art - Contemporary Art Located in Longueuil, Plein sud is a current and contemporary art exhibition centre. Its main mandate is to foster an understanding and appreciation of current art among the general public and young people in particular, through educational and cultural activities as well as exhibitions to promote understanding and appreciation of works by regional, national and international professional artists. Dining area (indoors) adapted to groups Room (space) rental (buses) 150 rue De Gentilly Est, Room D-0626 Longueuil, Quebec J4H 4A9 Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: plein-sud@plein-sud.org Website: - Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 9 p.m. - Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. - Groups by reservation Exhibitions: French Guided tours: French Self-guided tours: 60 people Guided tours: 45 people Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: 1 Accessibility Partially accessible Accessible to hearing-impaired visitors Free admission

30 Pointe-du-Buisson/Musée québécois d'archéologie Museum - History and society / Archaeology - Indian and/or Inuit Heritage Gift shop adapted to groups (buses) Packages available Archaeological digs Photo and : Pointe-du-Buisson/MQA 333 rue Émond Beauharnois, Quebec J6N 0E3 Telephone: Fax: SMQ code: administration@pointedubuisson.com Website: - Adults: $9,75 - Seniors (65 and over, with ID): $7,50 - Ages 6 to 17: $5 - Ages 5 and under: free - Family package (2 adults and 2 children): $21 Group rates Packages available Self-guided tours: 100 people Guided tours: 80 people Number of exhibitions: 2 Number of sites to visit: 4 (two buildings, dig site and walking trails) Heritage classification National historic site (Canada) Historic site (Quebec) Archaeological site (Quebec) Accessibility Partially accessible Activities or attractions nearby - Tsiionhiakwatha/Droulers Archaeological Site interpretation centre - The Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site of Canada - Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site of Canada - Centre d'information et d'interprétation de la Centrale de Beauharnois

31 Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site Interpretation site - History and society / Science and Technology Opened in 1849, the Saint-Ours Canal is part of the network making navigation possible between the Saint Lawrence River, the Richelieu River, Lake Champlain and the Hudson River, thereby connecting Montréal to New York. You will be surprised by the innovation used to construct this contemporary lock and dam, built on either side of Darvard Island. In 2001, Parks Canada inaugurated the Vianney-Legendre fish ladder. This one-of-a-kind multi-species ladder is designed to facilitate fish migration. It was built in accordance with a plan for protecting threatened species, in particular the Copper Redhorse, and contributes to maintaining the biodiversity of the Richelieu River. Sales counter 2930 chemin des Patriotes Saint-Ours, Quebec J0G 1P0 Telephone: Toll-free: Telephone (off season): Fax: Fax (off season): SMQ code: parcscanada-que@pc.gc.ca Website: Seasonal From mid-may to mid-october (buses) Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: 2 (Superintendant's House and Fish ladder) Heritage classification National historic site (Canada) Accessibility Partially accessible Accessible to visually impaired visitors

32 Société du patrimoine religieux du diocèse de Saint-Hyacinthe Museum - History and society - Fine Arts and Decorative Arts / Architecture and Design / Religious Heritage The Saint-Hyacinthe seminary hosts occasional exhibitions, mainly in summer, explaining the religious heritage of the diocese. The Seminary chapel or lobby is transformed into an exhibition space. The Seminary itself was built in 1927 to plans by architect René Richer, and evokes the Gothic style of Amiens Cathedral in France. Painter, architect, decorator and master stained glass craftsman Guido Nincheri created the stained glass windows in the choir of the chapel, depicting the life of St. Anthony of Padua. The two magnificent rose windows in the transept are the work of the José Osterrath firm of Cowansville, while the high altar and the Blessed Virgin and St. Joseph altar were produced by Casavant et Frères. 650, rue Girouard Est Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 2Y2 (buses) Telephone: Fax: Exhibitions: French Guided tours: French SMQ code: sprs@cgocable.ca Website: Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: 1 By appointment only

33 Tsiionhiakwatha-Droulers Archaeological Site Interpretation Center Interpretation site - History and society / Archaeology - Indian and/or Inuit Heritage The Droulers-Tsiionhiakwatha archaeological site is an outdoor museum in a lovely country setting. The interpretation centre invites you to discover the life of the pre-columbian Iroquois in a historically accurate recreation of a 15th-century village near the archaeological remains of the largest Iroquoian settlement discovered in Quebec. Enjoy a unique museum experience as you visit the longhouses, garden, lookouts and fish dryers in the company of an experienced interpreter-guide. Learn about early agricultural techniques through the permanent exhibition on the "three sisters", featuring a collection of original artifacts. The longhouses and the palissade of the Droulers site. Photo : Philippe Decloïtre Corporation les aventuriers de l'archeologie dans le Haut-St-Laurent 1800 chemin Leahy Saint-Anicet, Quebec J0S 1M0 Telephone: Toll-free: Telephone (off season): Fax: Fax (off season): Telephone for group reservations: SMQ code: info@sitedroulers.ca Website: Seasonal From end of april for school groups Tuesday to sunday: May and june: 9:00am to 4:00pm July and august: 10:30am to 6:00 pm September: sat. and sunday 9:30am to 4pm Gift shop adapted to groups Room (space) rental (buses) Restaurant available by reservation Packages available Other service(s): Food sampling, Spanish Self-guided tours: 200 people Guided tours: 120 people Number of exhibitions: 1 Number of sites to visit: One exhibit and three longhouses Heritage classification National historic site (Canada) Historic site (Quebec) Archaeological site (Quebec) Adults 6$ Elders, students and children 5$ Family 15$ Free for less than 5 years old Free for Akwesasne Mohawks community members Group rates Packages available

34 Vaudreuil-Soulanges Regional Museum Museum - Art / History and society Located in the heart of Old Vaudreuil, this inviting museum preserves and exhibits significant artifacts highlighting changes in day-to-day life in VaudreuilSoulanges. Housed in a magnificent historic building, a former boys school built in 1859, it has an ethnohistorical collection comprising more than 8,000 objects of recognized historic interest. Through a lively program of exhibitions and activities, the museum helps visitors discover the varied aspects of a region that is within easy reach of Montreal and deserves to be better known. 431 avenue Saint-Charles Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec J7V 2N3 Telephone: Toll-free: Fax: SMQ code: info@mrvs.qc.ca Website: Group rates Packages available Sales counter adapted to groups Room (space) rental Packages available Exhibitions: French Self-guided tours: 200 people Guided tours: 80 people Number of exhibitions: 4 Number of sites to visit: 1 Heritage classification Historic monument (Quebec)