One of the only two windmills still working in Quebec
7,000 years of history on this spectacular heritage site
A regional museum that traces the history of the region
The Soulanges Canal : a remnant of the region's maritime history
The Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Sanctuary : an outdoor worship site
The Maison Félix-Leclerc, a cultural heritage site
The best spots to relive the region's history
Vaudreuil-Dorion
Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Built near 1847, this imposing structure began its life as Collège Saint-Michel, functioning as Vaudreuil Village’s boy’s school. In 1958, it became the home of the Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Through its permanent and temporary ethnologiccal exhibitions, this museums acts as a witness to the evolution of this region’s way of life. The museum houses and protects over 9,000 magnificent objects of Quebec’s material heritage. Themed activities are offered for children during the city’s many cultural events, and adult workshops are planned throughout the year. The museum is especially active with heritage and artistic workshops during the Seigneuriales de Vaudreuil-Dorion.
The historical tour
Dive into the history of the region with this itinerary that will take you through the various eras of Vaudreuil-Soulanges, and end on a high note with a timeless Québécois tradition: the sugar shack!
From Vaudreuil-Dorion to Rigaud
Time
1 day
# of stops
5 stops
Distance
33 km
Stops
- 1 Maison Trestler
- 2 Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges
- 3 Maison Félix-Leclerc
- 4 Centre d'histoire vivante Greenwood
- 5 Sucrerie de la Montagne
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