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Pointe-du-Buisson/Quebec Museum of Archaeology

The Pointe-du-Buisson/Quebec Museum of Archaeology is renowned in the northeast of the continent for its reference collection. Over the years, 17 archaeological sites have been excavated in a wooded area where more than twq million objects have been discovered.  Enter the fascinating world of archaeologists on a 5 000-year-old prehistoric site.  

Activity {num}: Let’s dig!

Dates: 
Tuesdays to Sundays, August 7 to August 31
Schedule: 
Morning session: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Afternoon session: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Activity length: 
3 hours
Activity fee: 
Adults: $19.75 Children: (8 to 17): $12 Family (2 adults and 2 children): $56
Language: 
Bilingual
Target clientele: 
General (Children over 8)
Reservation required : 
Yes
Description: 

Accompanied by an archaeologist, you can unearth remains from the mysterious past of Pointe-du-Buisson, a site with 5 000 years of history. Take part in a real archaeological dig and analyze your finds in a real archaeological laboratory. This is your chance to be an archaeologist for a day!

Activity {num}: Talk, “Catfish, sturgeon and landlocked arctic char: a real fish story!”

Dates: 
Sunday, August 5
Schedule: 
2 p.m.
Activity length: 
45 minutes
Activity fee: 
Included with admission fee
Language: 
French
Target clientele: 
General
Reservation required : 
No
Description: 

With zooarchaeologist Michelle Courtemanche (Talk given in French)

Zooarchaeologist Michelle Courtemanche shares the fruit of her fascinating research on prehistoric fishing at Pointe-du-Buisson. Take note, fishing, history and archaeology enthusiasts!