Musée La Petite Anglicane is a local history museum in Forestville housed in the former Trinity Church, an Anglican chapel built in 1948.
Location: Forestville, QC
Season: Summer, Fall
The museum presents the history of Forestville through permanent and temporary exhibitions covering the community's development, hydroelectric projects, forestry and Indigenous heritage.
Best Features:
- Historic former Anglican chapel dating from 1948
- Exhibition on Forestville's 75-year history
- Exhibits about the Bersimis 1 and Bersimis 2 hydroelectric projects
- History of St-Maurice de Labrieville and its workers
- Forest-fire lookout history and historic firefighting tools
Why It's Popular:
It offers an intimate look at Forestville's history and the people, industries and projects that shaped the region. Guided visits add local stories and historical context to the exhibits.
Museum Visits, Historical Tours, Cultural Discovery, Heritage Exploration, Exhibition Viewing, Photography
Guided Tours, Permanent Exhibitions, Temporary Exhibitions, Historical Artifacts, Interpretation Displays, Free Parking, Accessibility Services, Group Visits
Local History Discovery, Cultural Learning, Historical Immersion, Industrial Heritage Experience, Indigenous Heritage Discovery, Guided Storytelling
