Discovery Space

Discovery Space

In the Archaeo Zone, visitors can take part in a simulated archaeological dig! In the Experimental Zone, you will have the opportunity to handle reproductions of artifacts crafted using the ancestral materials and techniques of these various peoples. Finally, we invite you to journey through 13,000 years of natural and human history!

Nestled in the heart of nature, this is the place to discover the rich heritage of Pointe‑du‑Buisson

Through experimental archaeology, you will be able to experience the way of life of the Indigenous Peoples who walked this land for thousands of years. You will have the opportunity to handle artifact reproductions crafted using the ancestral materials and techniques of these cultures. In the Archaeo Zone, visitors can take part in a simulated archaeological dig! Young and old alike can enjoy a unique experience by using the same gestures and techniques employed by archaeologists in the field. Travel through 13,000 years of natural and human history! We are proud to present our new interactive station, The Great Witness. Inspired by the work of renowned paleogeographer Pierre J. H. Richard, this installation invites you to discover the evolution of the region’s landscape, from the melting of the glaciers to the present day. Exhibition: Jane Ellice Journey. Discover the remarkable journey of Jane Ellice in America! During her stay in Beauharnois in 1838, this British aristocrat unexpectedly found herself at the heart of a conflict that helped shape the Canada we know today

Keywords

Archaeology; First Nations; Exhibition; Dig; Hands-on