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Maritime museum in the old shipyard of the village, offering the possibility to visit different boats in dry dock.
Housed in a former shipyard dating from 1946, the museum tells the story of wooden schooners and their importance in the economic development of Quebec. Discover: four boats to visit (including the last protected schooners), several exhibits and immersive experiences, a mountain trail, a park with a hebertism track for 4-14 year-olds, an outdoor escape game, picnic areas and a maritime boutique.
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Opening time and information on MARITIME MUSEUM OF CHARLEVOIX
Mid-May to mid-October: Monday-Sunday, 9:30am-5:30pm. Adults: $18 CAN. Hiking trail only: $8 CAN per adult.
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Located in Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, the Charlevoix Maritime Museum traces the history of navigation, with a particular focus on wooden schooners and coastal shipping on the St. Lawrence. The museum is housed in the former premises of a shipyard dating from 1946. It highlights the role of wooden schooners in transporting goods on the river. The museum also presents exhibitions on the subject, including historic boats such as the Saint-André and the Marie-Clarisse. An immersive exhibition on shipwrecks is also on offer. As part of its educational approach, the museum regularly renews its program of events and training courses to meet visitors' needs. Workshops are specially designed for school groups. The museum also organizes events in the Parc des Navigateurs and its marine forest, where the trees used in the construction of the wooden schooners are planted. Between nature and culture, mountains and river, it highlights a unique chapter in Charlevoix's history. For families, technological games allow you to test your skills as a captain, while the hebertism track offers a sporting activity. The site also features picnic areas. Guided tours with interpreter-guides are available to enhance your discovery. A must-see for maritime history buffs.
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Ce que j’ai trouvé particulièrement marquant :
• Les bateaux en cale sèche (comme la Saint‑André), où petits et grands peuvent grimper à bord, prendre la barre et sentir l’odeur du bois : une immersion totale dans la vie des marins d’autrefois  .
• Les installations historiques du chantier : la scierie, le magasin, les ateliers… chaque recoin évoque le travail et la passion des bâtisseurs de goélettes .
• Une expérience multimédia immersive dans une cale, combinée à un jeu interactif pour tester son habileté de capitaine — le tout très amusant autant pour les enfants que pour les adultes .
En bonus, un grand parc d’hébertisme, un sentier en montagne de 4 km avec belvédères sur le fleuve, un labyrinthe végétal et des espaces pique‑nique invitent à prolonger le plaisir en plein air.
L’activité est également parfaitement adaptée aux enfants : animations ludiques et sentiers d’aventure extérieure. Les adultes y trouvent leur compte avec un contenu historique dense, des expositions bien conçues et une excellente mise en valeur du patrimoine maritime.
À recommander sans hésiter !