Places linked to a character to visit Canada

This seigneurial residence, perfectly preserved and furnished in its period, plunges visitors into the heart of the life of Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871), seigneur of La Petite-Nation. An exceptional architecture and a rich collection of furniture and accessories will take you back in time. The estate has preserved many of its period buildings (grain shed, funeral chapel, tea house, etc.). Guided tours are offered.

This typical construction is the only half-timbered housing in Quebec and the oldest house in eastern Quebec. This house built in 1744 by Marie-Agnès Lepage, daughter of Lord Pierre Lepage of Rimouski, and her husband Basile Côté is the oldest house in eastern Quebec. The timbers give it a unique character, since this type of architecture, formerly commonly used, has become very rare because of Quebec's climatic conditions. Visitors will discover antique furniture (eighteenth and nineteenth centuries) and an exhibition of archeology and architecture.

The L.M. Montgomery Cavendish National Historic Site includes the site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's home where she wrote Anne of Green Gables, among other works. This house is in fact the farm of her maternal grandparents. Only ruins remain today, but this is the site of the Haunted Forest Trail, the Balsam Hollow Trail, and the Lovers' Path, all of which are extensively documented in Anne's novels.

Built in wood in 1833 (completed in 1837) and dubbed Clifton House, it houses magnificent Victorian furniture at the time. She was the residence of Thomas Chandler Haliburton (1796-1865), a Canadian politician, lawyer, judge, historian and successful author (creator of Sam Tide's character). Left to the end of the 1930 s, it was recovered by the provincial government, which made it a museum and historic place. Special activities are organized during the season, such as the celebration of Canada Day days, and the murder and mystery evening. Take the time to walk through the trails that travel the large property.