Health care and nursing, both formal and informal, have a long and colourful past in Bytown (later Ottawa). Individuals and organizations affected and saved countless lives. Wives of canal workers nursed their injured husbands. Early doctors cared for patients, including an ailing Lieutenant-Colonel John By. Nuns risked deadly diseases to assist new immigrants. Trained nurses […]

This guided tour takes visitors through the evolution of Ottawa and the people who call it home while they explore the Commissariat, Ottawa’s oldest stone building. Historical accounts of this region—from the time of its first inhabitants, to its early days as Bytown, to present-day Ottawa—reveal the major changes it has experienced and what has […]

The archaeology of Lévis is richer than you might suspect! Come discover it during this two-part workshop: a presentation of Lévis’ prehistory, followed by an exploration of the remains of the shipyard.

The archaeology of Lévis is richer than you might suspect! Come discover it during this two-part workshop: a presentation of Lévis’ prehistory, followed by an exploration of the remains of the shipyard.

Do you know the Traverse area? Follow the guide on this tour filled with historical facts and anecdotes that will introduce you to the history of the former economic and social heart of Lévis.

How familiar are you with the Traverse area? Follow the guide on this tour, punctuated with historical facts and anecdotes that will introduce you to the history of the former economic and social heart of Lévis.

A stone’s throw from Quai Paquet and the Québec-Lévis ferry, the A.C. Davie Shipyard National Historic Site bears witness to the importance of Québec’s maritime history by showcasing one of the most important shipyards in the province, as well as the Davie family and the workers who brought it to life. Its exhibitions invite you […]