Aerial view of the Musée Maritime du Québec in L'Islet 11 landscaped, accessible areas with views of the St. Lawrence, 9 interpretation stations featuring 27 large-scale maritime artifacts, two museum boats and much more, including picnic areas for sharing a meal with family and friends.
Young girl at the open-air exhibition at the Musée maritime du Québec in L'IsletDescend into the belly of the Ernest Lapointe
Imposing, sturdy and noble, the icebreaker Ernest Lapointe tamed the icy waters of the St. Lawrence and made history in the process. During her 37 years of service, this official vessel of the Canadian government lived through many noteworthy adventures.
Visit the interior of the icebreaker Ernest-Lapointe at the Musée maritime du Québec in L'Islet
A family visits an exhibition at the Musée maritime du Québec in L'IsletDiscover some fascinating artifacts!
Did you know that the Musée maritime du Québec has over 15,000 artifacts and documents in its collection?
Discover an impressive collection of models
Enjoy privileged access to one of the most intriguing rooms of all: the model storage area, featuring the largest historic ships in miniature format!
Father and son enjoying a work from the Musée maritime du Québec's model collection in L'Islet.
Visit the Bras d'Or hydrofoil at the Musée maritime du Québec in L'IsletVisit a unique hydrofoil
The Bras d’Or, that strange Canadian experimental vessel that reached record speeds and could almost… fly!
Learn about the history of small boats
In this exhibition, discover some twenty small wooden boats that bear witness to our past and the traditional know-how of our ancestors. Learn more about this important mode of transport with its many surprising functions.
Children enjoy the "Le temps des chaloupes" exhibition at the Musée maritime du Québec in L'Islet.High season: June 1 to Thanksgiving Day
Low season (Boats are closed in low season): March 1 to May 31, Thanksgiving Monday to December 1
High season / Low season
Seniors (65 and over): $19.75 / $13.00
Adults: $23.35 / $14.25
Students (18 to 30, upon presentation of student card): $18.75 / $12
6 to 17 years: $14.75 / $9.25
5 years and under: Free / Free
Family (4 to 5 people, max. 2 adults): $61.50 / $39.50
*Taxes included
On the first Sunday of the month, the museum’s indoor exhibition halls, as well as tours of the museum boats and model storage area, are free of charge for young people aged 19 and under.
Permanent exhibitions
Time of the longboats (May to October)
Roots of the sea
La porte virtuelle de l’histoire – Immerse yourself in the stories of Captain Joseph-Elzéar Bernier
La réserve des maquettes (guided tour by appointment)
Temporary exhibitions
Superstitia: Maritime beliefs revealed
River park and museum boats at the Musée maritime du Québec in L'Islet
Discover the icebreaker with a digital tour at the Musée maritime du Québec in L'Islet
A family at the Musée maritime du Québec in L'Islet
A family visits the Musée maritime du Québec in l'Islet
A child at the helm of the icebreaker Ernest-Lapointe at the Musée maritime du Québec in L'Islet
Interior of the hydrofoil bras d'or 400, Musée maritime du Québec | L'Islet
Children in a cabin of the icebreaker Ernest-Lapointe at the Musée maritime du Québec in L'Islet.
Children visit the Ernest-Lapointe icebreaker at the Musée maritime du Québec in L'Islet
