Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-père
À 20 minutes d’un incontournable touristique de la région !
A dive into history
During your stay at Domaine Floravie, discover Canada's maritime heritage by visiting the Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site and its 3 attractions: the Onondaga submarine, the Empress of Ireland Museum and the Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse National Historic Site.
The Onondaga is Canada's first publicly accessible submarine! Step inside this 90-metre steel behemoth, and discover the daily lives of the 70 men who lived there for months on end. The audio tour will plunge you into an unknown and fascinating world. After your visit to the submarine and the comfort of your stay at the chalet, would you like to enjoy an unusual experience? Try the “Night on Board” activity, for an evening and a night in the shoes of a submariner!
Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of the Empress of Ireland, the greatest maritime tragedy in Canadian history, through an interactive and immersive exhibition! You'll experience the fascinating destiny of this ship in reverse: diving on the wreck, the terrible 14-minute sinking on May 29, 1914, life on board and the testimonies of passengers and their descendants. Discover over 200 objects recovered from the wreck, period photos and videos, models and interactive modules. Experience the transatlantic liner's “last voyage” thanks to an astonishing multisensory projection. Meet the inhabitants of the Empress of Ireland wreck and the dangers they face in the new “Folie sur l'Épave” show at Hangar 14! Reservations on site or online!
The Pointe-au-Père lighthouse has played a pivotal role in the history of navigation on the St. Lawrence River. Built in 1909, it is the 2nd highest lighthouse in Canada. Take a guided tour to reach the top and enjoy a unique view of the coast and, in the distance, Parc national du Bic. In the lighthouse station, discover the new “Tout feu, tout phare” exhibit: a series of photos and models of the St. Lawrence's greatest lighthouses. Familiarize yourself with the sound aids to navigation at the Hangar de la corne de brume.
Location
From Route 132 along the coast or via the freeway, it takes about 20 minutes to reach the Domaine Floravie historic site.
Route from Domaine Floravie to the Maritime Historic Site
Access and opening times
Allow half a day for a full tour of the site. Various rates are available depending on your interests. Full details on www.shmp.qc.ca.