Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Canada

The Ferme 5 Étoiles teaches you about the way of life of the animals that roam here in their enclosures (wolves, bison, red deer, moose, etc.). For those staying at the farm, it's possible to pet and feed them. A wide choice of activities is available in all seasons: quad biking, fishing, sea kayaking, black bear watching, hiking, cani-rando, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, sugar shack, etc. A restaurant service is also available for breakfast and dinner (reservation required).

Built in 1901, the Val-Jalbert pulp mill produced 50 tons of mechanical pulp daily for paper making, which was then exported to the United States and Europe. The pulp mill supported a population of 950 inhabitants. The village was considered very modern and compared to Boston in the United States in the 1920's as it had town planning, fire hydrants, running water, sanitation, electricity and forced air heating. Due to a growing demand for paper instead of pulp, and not being able to modernize economically, the mill was forced to close in 1927. Dependent on the mill, the population gradually left the area. For nearly 60 years, the houses that had once housed the workers' families remained abandoned, like a ghost village. Today, they are still authentic but restored and animated with inhabitants in period costumes. You can visit the disused mill, the convent-school and the general store. It is recommended to climb to the top of the mountain by a staircase of 764 steps or by cable car (included in the entrance fee), in order to appreciate the view of the impressive 70-meter high Ouiatchouan Falls and the majestic Lac Saint-Jean. It is a real change of scenery to go back in time, a little nostalgic. Moreover, the site is really superb. On site, restaurant services are offered as well as lodging (camping, mini-chalets, renovated rooms in the period houses and 14 new high-end dwellings with a view of Lac Saint-Jean). Although the history of Val-Jalbert ended in 1927 with the closing of the pulp mill, the former company village has become a must-see tourist destination in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region! It is also an ideal destination for families. There is a wide range of activities for all tastes: lookout with glass floor in the heart of the waterfall, historical animation, cable car, hiking trails, La Dompe thematic trail, multi-sensory immersive show, restaurant at the mill (local cuisine, vegetarian and gluten-free options available), café-terrace at the general store, restaurant on the go at the campground, gift store, special events and more, not to mention the winter program A must!

Experience the Mi'gmaq in Gaspé! Located on a promontory on the north shore of Gaspé Bay, nestled against the mountain and just a stone's throw from the forest, the Micmac de Gespeg Interpretation Site will help you discover this nation from past to present, its occupation of Gaspé territory, its history and culture. Explore the Mi'gmaq world through the interpretation center and native crafts boutique, and the faithful reconstruction of a traditional village and summer camp as found in the ^17th century. Come rain or shine, enjoy a unique experience on Mi'gmaq land, in the presence of guides-interpreters and craftspeople who are members of the nation. You'll appreciate their ancestral know-how and their contribution to the Gaspé community. Guided tours of the interpretation site are available in French and English by reservation, and last a maximum of two hours (times and rates are available on the website). Please note that the site is always closed between 12pm and 1pm. For group bookings, please contact them directly to arrange your visit on site.
An authentic Mi'gmaq site to discover through its guided tour, its thematic permanent exhibition and its boutique offering a range of authentic, quality handicrafts (for great souvenirs), not forgetting its delicious bannock (traditional native bread). You're sure to fall in love!

A strategic communications hub during the First and Second World Wars, Marconi installed North America's first marine radio station here in 1904. The lighthouse, which can be visited, has travelled hundreds of kilometers: inaugurated at L'Anse-à-Valleau, it spent twenty years in Quebec City before returning to its original site in 1997. In addition to exhibitions, this important historic site features an evening projection show (a must-see), a craft store and several hiking trails.