Family activities (Chaudière-Appalaches)

GROSSE ÎLE AND THE IRISH MEMORIAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA

 

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Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site commemorates three significant aspects of our history: first, the importance of immigration to Canada, particularly through Quebec City, from the early 19th century until World War I; second, the tragedies of Irish immigrants, especially due to the 1847 typhus epidemic; and finally Grosse Île's role from 1832 to 1937 as a quarantine station for the Port of Quebec, long the main point of arrival for immigrants coming to Canada.

• Seasons:
  • Spring - Summer - Fall
• Hours:
  • Mid-May to mid-October.
    Various packages and lenghts of stay offered by the boat companies.
• Admission:
  • Admission to the site is included in the price charged by the boat company. Costs vary from $40 to $60 plus taxes.
• Features:
  • Activities