Come aboard the Onondaga, the only submarine open to the public in Canada. Discover the lifestyle of crew members confined for months inside a 90-metre submarine. The Empress of Ireland Pavilion presents the history of the Empress of Ireland passenger ship, from its construction in 1906 to its tragic sinking on May 29 in 1914. The Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse, which was erected in 1909 and is one of the tallest in Canada, played a central role in navigation history on the St. Lawrence River. A guided tour will take you to the top, where you can admire the fabulous view.
Coordinates 1000 rue du Phare, Rimouski, Québec, Canada, G5M 1L8
Telephone: 418 724-6214
Fax: 418 721-0815
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Quality Indicator Ministère de la Culture et des Communications - Seal of Approval; Quebec Tourism Awards - Regional award winner
Activities Children's playground; Entertainment; Entertainment for children; Multimedia/slide shows/videos/movies; Self-guided tours; Tours : in french; Tours : in english
Come aboard the Onondaga, the only submarine open to the public in Canada. Discover the lifestyle of crew members confined for months inside a 90-metre submarine. The Empress of Ireland Pavilion presents the history of the Empress of Ireland passenger ship, from its construction in 1906 to its tragic sinking on May 29 in 1914. The Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse, which was erected in 1909 and is one of the tallest in Canada, played a central role in navigation history on the St. Lawrence River. A guided tour will take you to the top, where you can admire the fabulous view.
