Museums, interpretation centres and historical sites (12 results)

Monument du Saint frère André

Saint Brother André, founder of the Saint-Joseph Oratory of Mount-Royal, was born and baptized in Mont-Saint-Grégoire in 1845. Deceased in 1937, Saint Brother André was beatified on May 24th, 1982, and canonized on October 17th, 2010. In 1945, a monument standing in hommage and that has since become a pilgrimage site was erected in his memory. A bronze statue representing Saint Brother André can be found on Saint-Joseph street, near the church and municipal offices.

Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-Sabrevois

Sanctuary of the diocese of Saint-Hyacinthe. Part of the Association des sanctuaires du Québec. Solemn High Mass on July 26.

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Musée du Fort Saint-Jean

This site will make you relive over 340 years of military history, which witnessed Amerindian warriors, French and English military troops, and American revolutionaries as well as several other Canadian units. The exhibit and the guided tour trace the history of this site, which is the only place in Canada with Quebec city, that has always been occupied by military since the French Regime.

LHNC du Canal-de-Chambly

The Chambly Canal, a Canadian national historic site, was open to commercial navigation in 1843, is now used for recreational boats.

Musée du Haut-Richelieu

Museum specialized in local history and ceramic, offering exhibitions, educational activities and a boutique.

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Blockhaus de la rivière-Lacolle

Historic site built in 1781 as part of the defense network of the British colony. Narrated tours, rest areas and tourist information office.

Musée Honoré-Mercier

House in which Honoré Mercier was born on October 15th, 1840. He was Prime Minister of the Province of Quebec from 1887 to 1891. The house was acquired, became a historic site, and was converted into a museum, which opened its doors in 1962.

LHNC du Fort-Lennox

L’Île aux Noix, defender of the colony and protector of the Richelieu River. From the Seven Years' War to the War of 1812, Americans, French and British occupied this small piece of land. L’Île aux Noix is now the host of an authentic British fortification. Our ferry will take you to this unique island. You will explore Fort Lennox and walk into the soldiers’ footsteps. Every week, you will discover new treasures by exploring this impressive fortification! From the soldiers’ food to their military strategy, the great armies of the past will reveal their secrets.

Église Odelltown

This church was the site of the most decisive battle of the year in 1838, during the Patriot's rebellion. Renovated in 1973, it was designated a heritage site by the government of Quebec in 1984. It is one of only two churches in Quebec to have kept it's original stables.

Itinéraires patrimoniaux

For built heritage lovers, the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu heritage itinerary map is the perfect tool to discover various historical sites.