Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-père

The Empress of Ireland Museum welcomes you in a brand new expanded and immersive exhibition space! While passing through four major zones, you will discover the history of this steamship: the diving expeditions to the wreck, the testimony of passengers and their descendants, its terrible sinking in 1914 which made 1 012 victims in only 14 minutes, along with objects from the past attesting to life on board and to the construction of the ship in 1906. A multisensory show will immerse you into the atmosphere of its last voyage.

The Onondaga is Canada’s first publicly accessible submarine. Come aboard the 90-metre behemoth to learn about the day-to-day lives of the 70 men who were confined within its steel hull for months at a time. The self-guided audio tour will immerse you in a mysterious and fascinating world. Available in French, English, Spanish & Mandarin 中文 .

The Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse National Historic Site, invites you to visit the old buildings of the lighthouse station, the keeper’s house and the foghorn shed, and their exhibits on the lighthouses of St-Lawrence river and the sound signals. Erected in 1909, the Pointe-au-Père lighthouse is the 2nd highest in Canada. Its guided tour enables you to reach its summit and enjoy an incomparable view.