Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues Québec
WebsiteDiscover Grosse-Île in a fun way with your family.
Enjoy a unique experience, as if you were in first class!
Take a moment to commemorate the Irish tragedy of 1847.
Explore this odd room and learn about the treatments of the time.
Follow the footsteps of the tens of thousands of immigrants who arrived at the quarantine station between 1832 and 1937 in the hopes of a better future. Once an important entry point into Canada, Grosse Île is an inspiring site located in the heart of the St. Lawrence River.
Dive into the lives of villagers, workers, and immigrants and encounter moving stories and beautiful landscapes. Parks Canada guides are excited to share their passion for this place with you.
The adventure begins in Berthier-sur-Mer (35 minutes from Québec City) where the ferry departs for Grosse Île. Air transportation is also available from Montmagny (45 min. from Québec City).
At the time of the quarantine, it was customary for the children of the village to go and greet the immigrants when they left the island. This tradition still lives on today!
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Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues Québec
WebsiteLieu historique national de la Grosse-Île-et-le-Mémorial-des-Irlandais
