Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site
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Category:
Historic Sites
Located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, Grosse Île was a quarantine station for the Port of Québec from 1832 to 1937. At the time, the island was the main point of entry for immigrants coming to Canada. You will be touched by the story of Grosse Île, a witness to both human tragedy and exceptional dedication. Relive the troubling experience of immigrants who set sail in hopes of a better future, and of those who cared for them upon arrival.
Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site # 60709
La Grosse-Île,
QC
- Phone:
- 418-234-8841
- Toll free line:
- 1-888-773-8888
- Website:
- www.parcscanada.gc.ca
General Features
Available
Not Available
- Establishment equipped for groups
- Establishment offering individual activities for youth, Individual clients
- Establishment offering group activities for youth
Air conditioned, Baggage Room
Parking
Free outdoor car parking on site, Free outdoor bus parking on site, Free outdoor bike parking on site
Schedule and Details
Schedule and rates are subject to change frequently and without notice. You should always visit their website or contact them before going.
Hour: The site is open from early May to mid-October according to the schedule below:
May 1 to June 23, Wednesday to Sunday
June 24 to September 2, daily
September 3 to October 13, Wednesday to Sunday
Departure times and tour duration vary.
For departure time information, please contact the cruise companies directly:
Les Croisières Lachance
Departures from Berthier-Sur-Mer
www.croisiereslachance.ca
Les Croisières le Coudrier
Departures from Québec City
www.croisierescoudrier.qc.ca
Minimum duration of a visit: 04 h 00
Map
Distance between establishment and the following locations
- 67 km from airport
- 70 km from du Palais bus and train station, Québec city center)
- 68 km from Sainte-Foy train station
- 68 km from Sainte-Foy bus terminal
- 66 km from Convention Center
- 74 km from ExpoCité (trade show center)
General Restaurant Features
Private Rooms
Events