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Museums and historic sites in Bas-Saint-Laurent

Museums and historic sites to dive into history.

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Region: Bas-Saint-Laurent

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Manoir Fraser

This stately 1830s residence tells the story of the Fraser 'seigneurs' (lords) and their influence on Rivière-du-Loup's development during the 19th century.

Centre d’interprétation du chemin du portage

At this museum housed in an old schoolhouse, artifacts and maps tell the story of Chemin du Portage.
Free

Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père

Come aboard the Onondaga submarine, a 90 m behemoth, to discover the fascinating and unknown life of its 70 crewmen!

Musée régional de Rimouski

Musée régional de Rimouski is located in the heart of Rimouski in an old stone church across from the tourist information office.

Musée québécois de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation

Founded in 1974, this museum explores Québec’s traditional rural parish and now focuses on an ethnographic approach to resources, artefacts and exhibits with agri-food themes.

Forge Saint-Laurent

This circa-1885 forge is a distinctive rural heritage building.
Free

Musée du Témiscouata

This ethno-historic museum's mission consists in sharing the Témiscouata region's history and heritage.

Musée régional de Kamouraska

Led by costumed guides, discover this old convent and the history of the seigneury of Kamouraska (founded in 1674) and life during the era, including fishing, navigation and agriculture.

École Delisle

Built in 1931, the Delisle school ceased operations in 1965, when the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec was created.

Site historique de la maison Lamontagne

Build in 1744, Lamontagne House is the oldest stone-filled half-timbered house open to the public in Eastern Québec.

La maison du Notaire – Les amis de l’art

Small museum, art galleries, artistic workshops and a small boutique.
Free

Fort Ingall

This fort was built in 1839 as a safety measure during a border conflict.

Museums and historic sites in Quebec are anything but boring for kids! Hands-on exhibits, scavenger hunts, costumed interpreters, and creative workshops bring history and science to life for all ages. Many institutions offer free admission for children or attractive family rates — and they make perfect rainy-day saviours. Explore our directory in Bas-Saint-Laurent to plan your next cultural outing.