Top Things to do in Bas-Saint-Laurent
10 Specialty Museums in Bas-Saint-Laurent That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec including Musee du Temiscouata , Site Historique Maritime De La Pointe-au-Pere, Musee quebecois de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation, Station Exploratoire du Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence Exploration Centre), Musee Regional de Kamouraska, Musee Saint Laurent, Musee de la Grange Octogonale, Regional Museum Rimouski, Musee du Bas Saint-Laurent, House Souvenance.
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1. Musee du Temiscouata
2. Site Historique Maritime De La Pointe-au-Pere
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
A tourist attraction unique in Canada: a tour of the Onondaga submarine! Board the submarine and find out about the daily lives of the 60 men who lived for months at a time in this 90-m (300-ft.) submarine. Examine the complex mechanics of the submarine and the technology used for underwater detection. The 45-minute audio-guide commentary simulates going out to sea off Rimouski and will plunge you into this fascinating and little-known world. In addition, you can spend a night aboard the Onondaga. You will be welcomed by the coxswain and will play the role of an apprentice submariner for the duration of a fun-filled night!The Empress of Ireland Museum presents the history of the Empress of Ireland passenger ship, from its construction in 1906 to its tragic sinking on May 29, 1914, which killed 1012 people. Visit the historic site and learn all there is to know about this magnificent ship. Discover a large collection of objects from the wreck, period photos, interactive terminals and eyewitness accounts. The Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse played a central role in the history of navigation on the St. Lawrence River. Built in 1909, this lighthouse is one of the tallest in Canada and one of the few to still have its prism. A guided tour will take you to the top, where you can admire the fabulous view.The lighthouse keeper’s house is home to several exhibits that explain the role of Pointe-au-Père in Canadian maritime history. On the second floor, learn about the many divers who have explored the wreck since 1914.The foghorn shed presents the evolution of aural aids to navigation, which replaced the light from the lighthouse when weather conditions made it impossible for mariners to see.
Reviewed By GlobetrotterSH - Canada, null
Ever wondered what it was like to live months at a time in a submarine in such tight and restricted quarters? A hideous machine, when you really think about it, but fascinating when you see the complexity of it. While the Oberon-class Onandaga is a Canadian post-world war II vessel, our thoughts went back to the devastation many of these boats have caused during the war, yet we couldn't help being touched by the courage and commitment of the men who served under these conditions. Indeed, the 45-minute audio-guide reveals some interesting aspects of their day-to-day lives on board. I would not have wanted to miss it. The museum next door tells the story of the tragic collision of the once-elegant ocean liner, The Empress of Ireland, used primarily to transport European immigrants from England to Canada in the early years of the 20th century. The carefully assembled and restored artifacts and some touching eye-witness accounts of survivors bring to life the sinking and the heroic rescue efforts of this greatest maritime disaster in Canadian history. If there is a historic site worth visiting, this is the one. It would be a good idea to set aside at least 1 to 1 1/2 hours for both, the museum and the viewing of the beautifully made film, and to bear in mind that there can be some relatively short waiting times, for the film in particular.
3. Musee quebecois de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. Station Exploratoire du Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence Exploration Centre)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
5. Musee Regional de Kamouraska
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By jonican
We took the tour guide visit of the village and the guide's passion showed through her explanations of the different houses and how the village came to be. Would go back again. The museum itself was also quite interesting to visit.
6. Musee Saint Laurent
7. Musee de la Grange Octogonale
8. Regional Museum Rimouski
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 19 reviews
9. Musee du Bas Saint-Laurent
10. House Souvenance
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