Monuments to visit Quebec

In 1721 René Godefroy of Tonnancour, Seigneur of Pointe-du-Lac, built a seigneurial mill on the Saint Charles River. The grain grew there until 1965. Today it hosts concerts, conferences, exhibitions and other cultural events. Guided tours, demonstration of the operation of the mill mechanisms, souvenir shop, hiking trail 7 km.

If you're looking for a bit of height in the Matapedia Valley, the Route des Belvédères is just the ticket! The view from the summit is simply magnificent, featuring a panorama of mountains and rivers. Two lookouts are currently accessible, in Matapédia and Saint-André-de-Restigouche (with two more to come). The incredible architecture of these lookouts is well worth a visit. Access fees must be paid online or at the Matapédia welcome centre.

The Discovery Centre, a modern architectural building, evokes Canada's main founding moments. Discover the importance of the St. Lawrence River, the gateway to immigrants to the country. Get to know the Amerindians, the king's daughters and the immigrants who populated Canada from east to west. The Parks Canada network, which includes the country's historic sites and natural parks, is also presented.

Do you know where Sir Wilfrid Laurier was the Prime Minister of Canada? Not only do we find the original environment, but all the history of this man, who has allowed the country to deal with the important political and economic changes of the early twentieth century and which has helped Canada to assert itself internationally. Discover a fascinating career and a century-old, exciting house. Programming of special activities throughout the season: Storytelling evenings, Saturday Traditions, etc.

This mill, built in 1762 by Louis-Eustache Lambert Dumont, is the oldest flour mill in the country operating thanks to the strength of the water. He celebrated his 250 years in 2012. He has never stopped planting grain since his inception. He also retained his original stone grinding. Each year, sucker produces 30 to 40 tonnes of wheat and buckwheat flour, according to traditional methods. These are sold in detail in pockets from 1 kg to 20 kg. He was listed in Historic Monuments by the Government of Quebec in 1976 and was also in 2000 as a national historic site by the Government of Canada. The Corporation of the Légaré Légaré is now involved in the administration of the mill and organizes numerous visits (mill, Manor House-Sauvé, Old Sint Eustatius…) and activities.

Built in 1790 by the Lord Jean-François Tremblay, this mill overlooks a 30-metre high waterfall. Virtually intact, it is one of the last remaining ancient ensembles. On site, the interior interior fittings and the operation of the various gears are discovered. Wheat and buckwheat flours available on site.

Hydro-Québec is one of the largest electric utilities in North America. It generates, transmits and distributes almost all the electricity consumed in the province. Virtually all of its production comes from hydroelectric generating stations, including nearly half of the La Grande complex. The latter is made up of a series of hydroelectric developments in the watershed of the Grande Rivière, as well as other rivers in the Nord-du-Québec administrative region.

Two of its facilities can be visited in the James Bay region, starting with the Robert-Bourassa development, which is the world's largest underground hydroelectric power station and the continent's largest energy production site. Its dam is impressive, reaching the equivalent of a 53-storey building, which overlooks a staircase of ten steps - each equivalent to two soccer pitches - of titanic dimensions. It makes you feel very small!

The La Grande-1 power station is the final link in this immense complex. The amount of concrete required for its construction is equivalent to the length of a sidewalk between Montreal and Miami.

To see these masterpieces up close, visit the Complexe Pierre-Radisson, where guided tours depart in season. However, you'll have to make your own way to Centrale La Grande-1 (about 1h15 on a fully paved road).