City of Longueuil
The Parc de la Baronnie archaeological site serves to present, preserve and develop the site where this 300-year-old city was founded and where the archaeological potential is especially high. The archaeological park is located within the Longueuil's heritage area, a historic district of great interest with many historic buildings and interpretative features relating to the history of Longueuil, including its religious heritage. Parc de la Baronnie is considered to be the birthplace of Longueuil.
Activity {num}: GéoRallye around the Parc de la Baronnie
Discover the Parc de la Baronnie and its archaeological treasures in a unique way with a brand new Geo Rally. This is a first for the site. Is your GPS ready? Get set for discoveries!
Location: Visit www.longueuil.ca (Search for: À surveiller : Mois de l’archéologie) to download directives (available in French only).
Activity {num}: Archaeology and Food Exhibition
Discover Longueuil Historic Society's archaeological collection in relation with food. Have cooking and preserving methods evolved that much?
Location: The Longueuil Historic Society, André-Lamarre Pavilion, located at 225 Saint-Charles Street East, Longueuil.
Activity {num}: The “ancestral crossroads” and neighbouring streets (guided tour) - 2011
Discover the fascinating history of the city with this guided tour on the patrimonial site of Longueuil. Guided tour led by Mr. Michel Pratt of the Marigot Historic and Cultural Society.
Location: Visit starts at 440 Chemin de Chambly, in Longueuil.
Activity {num}: Foodies’ Tour
Guided tour on the history of food in Vieux Longueuil from prehistory to the 19th century. An original tour that will change the way you look at the city. Led by Dominique Chambaron from the Longueuil Historic Society.
Location: The Parc de la Baronnie is located at the corner of Saint-Charles and Saint-Antoine streets in Longueuil.
Activity {num}: Archaeological Stories in a Nutshell - Food
With this continuous activity, the whole family is introduced to the world of archaeology and its long-buried evidence. This is also a chance to meet a real archaeologist who will awaken your curiosity about the history of food throughout the centuries, and especially about various hunting and fishing techniques used to obtain food, as well as the tools required to prepare, store and eat it.
Location: On the site of LAC EN FÊTE, Parc de la cite, Saint-Hubert.