Musée de l'Auberge Symmes © M.Baril-Tessier
Musée de l'Auberge Symmes © Tourisme Outaouais / M. Baril-Tessier
Musée de l'Auberge Symmes © Musée de l'Auberge Symmes
Charles Symmes - Fondateur d'Aylmer © Musée de l'Auberge Symmes
John Egan © Musée de l'Auberge Symmes
L'auberge des Voyageurs © Musée de l'Auberge Symmes
Par forêts et rivières - Des hommes de courage © Musée de l'Auberge Symmes
Built in 1831 by Charles Symmes, the founder of Aylmer, this heritage building located in the Old Aylmer’s heritage district is a classified historic monument and a designated National Historic Site of Canada. The Museum presents its permanent exhibition “Symmes Inn: Windows onto the Ottawa River”.
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Free admission, free parking and partially wheelchair accessible (Kéroul).
Other fees may apply. Indicative prices, please check with the establishment.
Symmes Inn Museum is located in Gatineau (Outaouais), about 180 km from Montréal as the crow flies.
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Symmes Inn Museum is located at 1, rue Front, Gatineau, in the Outaouais region. It is about 180 km from Montréal as the crow flies.
Yes, admission is free. Some activities or services may have a fee.
Yes: free on-site parking and parking for buses and coaches.
Partially: according to the Kéroul assessment, part of the facilities is wheelchair accessible.
Yes: picnic area.
Yes, children will find on site: children's entertainment and tales and legends.
Yes, guided tours are offered. For groups, they are offered in French, in English and in Spanish.
Yes, groups are welcome, reservation required and with a group rate. Contact the establishment to plan your visit.
You can reach the establishment by phone at 819 682-0291 or on its website: symmes.ca.
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Last updated: June 22, 2026
