Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site

Quebec City, Canada

Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site commemorates the second voyage of Jacques Cartier; more precisely in 1535-1536 when he and his shipmates wintered near the Iroquoian village of Stadacona (Quebec City). It also recalls the establishment of the first residence of the Jesuit missionaries in Quebec, in 1625-1626.

Moreover, by the end of the 17th century up to the opening of the national historic site in 1972, it hosted numerous hand-crafted and industrial activities such as a tannery, a pottery, a brickyard, a shipyard, a sawmill, a junkyard and a snow-dumping lot.

Today, the site offers a museum exhibition, animations for elementary and high school groups, thematic events, and a natural habitat in an inner-city park. A cycleway and the linear park of Saint-Charles river also cross the park’s ground.

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Founded: 1535
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Canada

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Adam Vengroff (2 years ago)
Not much to see here. Small visitor center but at least there was one. The staff were somewhat helpful. They tried their best to communicate in English. We were familiar with Cartier and understood more after visiting. Brebeuf wasn't discused by the staff because of all the abuse claims it was explained. Not much on him. I guess now it's frowned upon that the church was involved in the abuse of so many. Not while it was happening though. Canadian hypocrisy. Must of been done under #TraitorTrudeau 's watch to hush it up.
Bee E (3 years ago)
Not a large site but knowledgeable staff who gave a great tour in English. The site is mostly urban park but there is the hull replica of the small ship sailed by Jacques Cartier.
shady nasty (3 years ago)
The park itself is very nice, we walk there everyday. However, there is a nasty aspect of ground maintenance that should not exist in 2022, they use powerful gas engine powered leaf blowers to literally blow on the grass and around trees at the times of climate change, fertilizer shortages, and when they are surrounded by young children and mothers with strollers! Why on earth do you do that???
Félix Jouanneau (4 years ago)
Great park to drink beer, you almost never see any cops
Paul Jacobs (4 years ago)
Interesting layout complete with Interpretive Centre. Adds another layer of detail to the history of the area.
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