21-Forges-du-Saint-Maurice National Historic Site of Canada
10 000 Boulevard des Forges
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Information: 819-378-5116 or 1-888-773-8888
www.pc.gc.ca/forges
Presentation: A place of national historic significance, protected and presented by Parks Canada, the Forges du Saint-Maurice site commemorates the first industrial community in Canada and marks the beginning of the iron industry in Quebec.
Activity 1: Eyes on the past: Archaeology shows us its underside!
Dates: Daily throughout August
Activity length: Self-guided visit
Admission fee: Included in the general admission fee
Description: Visit the exhibit in the Haut-Fourneau interpretation centre and see how archaeological research helped to develop this magnificent historic site.
Target clientele: General
Activity 2: Small finds lead to big discoveries …
Date: Sunday, August 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Activity length: 2 h
Admission fee: Included in general admission fee
Description: Do you know the origins of the toothbrush or what it means to “strike a light”? Find out how artifacts help us trace the evolution of everyday objects with Diane Lebrun, collections manager at Parks Canada.
Target clientele: General
Activity 3: Head over heels for archaeology!
Date: Date et heure à déterminer d’ici la fin avril pour le Site Internet
Activity length: 1 hour
Admission fee: Included in the general admission fee
Description: Learn and practice archaeological investigative techniques and discover artifacts that tell the story of our heritage.
Target clientele: General