Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site
A place of national historic significance, protected and presented by Parks Canada, the Forges du Saint-Maurice site commemorates the first industrial community in Canada and marks the beginning of the iron industry in Quebec.
Activity {num}: From trowel to treasure
Discover archaeological excavation techniques. Learn about the many specialists who work with archaeologists. Come visit or revisit the origins of the country’s first industrial village and take the opportunity to learn more about a fascinating topic: ten years of archaeological excavations at the Forges du Saint-Maurice!
Activity {num}: Talk, “What’s that you say?”, with Diane Le Brun, curator at Parks Canada.
This presentation reveals the language of everyday objects, both past and present. You’ll learn to interpret their silent messages and uncover their secrets. Everything we learn at school and in life begins with an object.
Activity {num}: Talk, “From sherds to showcase: Rebuilding ceramics,” with Kateri Morin, archaeologist.
Witness how a collection of fragments uncovered at an archaeological excavation is sorted, cleaned and pieced into objects to produce the displays we see behind glass.