13-Marais du Nord – Lac Saint-Charles
Meeting place: 1100 Chemin de la Grande Ligne
Borough of Haute-Saint-Charles, Stoneham, Quebec
Information: 418-841-4629
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This activity is made possible by the “Entente de développement culturel” between le ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine and the City of Quebec.

Presentation: The Marais du Nord interpretation trails are accessed at 1100 chemin de la Grande-Ligne in Stoneham. This nature site has 8 km of family-friendly trails with observation points on Lake Saint-Charles and its marshland. In addition to offering these natural attractions, the site has yielded a number of fascinating archaeological discoveries.

Activity: Archaeological excavations open to the public

Date: Wednesday, August 16, 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Activity length: 2 hours
Admission fee: Fees required for access to trails:
Adults: $3.50 Children (5 to 17): $2 Children (under 5): Free

Description: Meet archaeology buffs who will share their discoveries and working techniques with you. Stone tools, culinary remains and fragments of decorated pottery are on the menu. A marked trail leads to the dig site. Led by a team of specialists, the excursion takes an hour and a half.

Target clientele: General