16-Grosse Ile and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada
Grosse-Île, an island in the St. Lawrence near the town of Montmagny, is reached by boat from a number of places. Boats leave the south shore of the river at Berthier-sur-Mer and Lévis, from the north shore at the port of Quebec (Louise Bassin), and from Île d’Orléans at Saint-Laurent.
Information and reservations: 418-234-8841 or 1-888-773-8888
www.pc.gc.ca/grosseile

Presentation: A place of national historic significance, protected and presented by Parks Canada, this site commemorates the importance of immigration to Canada from the early 19th century to the First World War and the island’s role as the quarantine station for the port of Quebec from 1832 to 1937, as well as the tragic events experienced by Irish immigrants, mainly during the 1847 typhus epidemic.

Activity 1: Talk “The archaeology of the Grosse-Île Quarantine Station”

Date: Thursday, August 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The talk will start at 1:30 p.m.
Activity length: between 60 and 90 minutes
Admission fee: Free

Place: Montmagny Migration Centre
53 Avenue du Bassin Nord
Montmagny, Quebec

Description: A chance to visit the Montmagny Migration Centre and attend a lecture by a Parks Canada archaeologist on the Grosse-Île quarantine station. A number of artifacts uncovered during various digs will also be on display.

Target clientele: General

Activity 2: Visit to Grosse-Île in the company of an archaeologist and presentation of an artifact collection

Date: Friday, August 21, time depending on boat schedules
Activity length: approximately 4 hours
Admission fee: For fee information and boat company addresses: 418-234-8841

Place: Grosse-île

Description: Visit Grosse-Île in the company of a Parks Canada archaeologist. An exclusive collection of artifacts related to the passage of Irish immigrants through the quarantine station will be unveiled to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the inauguration of the Grosse-Île Celtic Cross.

Target clientele: General