Site Historique Maritime De La Pointe-au-Père, Quebec, Canada
4.5 (613 reviews) Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #2 in Bas-Saint-Laurent Speciality Museums
Must Visit for Maritime and Naval History Buffs
A tourist attraction unique in Canada: a tour of the Onondaga submarine! Board the submarine and find out about the daily lives of the 60 men who lived for months at a time in this 90-m (300-ft.) submarine. Examine the complex mechanics of the submarine and the technology used for underwater detection. The 45-minute audio-guide commentary simulates going out to sea off Rimouski and will plunge you into this fascinating and little-known world. In addition, you can spend a night aboard the Onondaga. You will be welcomed by the coxswain and will play the role of an apprentice submariner for the duration of a fun-filled night!The Empress of Ireland Museum presents the history of the Empress of Ireland passenger ship, from its construction in 1906 to its tragic sinking on May 29, 1914, which killed 1012 people. Visit the historic site and learn all there is to know about this magnificent ship. Discover a large collection of objects from the wreck, period photos, interactive terminals and eyewitness accounts. The Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse played a central role in the history of navigation on the St. Lawrence River. Built in 1909, this lighthouse is one of the tallest in Canada and one of the few to still have its prism. A guided tour will take you to the top, where you can admire the fabulous view.The lighthouse keeper’s house is home to several exhibits that explain the role of Pointe-au-Père in Canadian maritime history. On the second floor, learn about the many divers who have explored the wreck since 1914.The foghorn shed presents the evolution of aural aids to navigation, which replaced the light from the lighthouse when weather conditions made it impossible for mariners to see.
Address
1000, Rue Du Phare, Rimouski, Quebec G5M 1L8 Canada
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Website
http://www.shmp.qc.ca/
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 3:49
User Ratings
4.5 based on (613 reviews)
Reviews
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4RandyRoss 5:00 PM Aug 30, 2021
Worth a Stop
We opted not to tour the submarine as we had toured the one in Port Burwell, Ontario and believed that it would be similar. Also there was a line-up to get in. The lighthouse was closed to tourists and the museum did not look very large or interesting for the price. However, it was still worth a stop.
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4KanataSteve 5:00 PM Sep 22, 2020
Fascinating visit, too bad part was closed
We visited the exhibit about the Empress of Ireland sinking. Great historical information. We didn't know about this huge tragedy prior to our visit. I don't think this museum could handle much in the way of crowds, with the COVID-19 separation requirements but fortunately for us it was not busy when we visited. We really enjoyed ourselves (considering the sad topic). It was unfortunate that the submarine exhibit was closed for the season when we visited mid-September.
