Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père, Rimouski

Name: Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père
Address: 1000, rue du Phare, Rimouski, G5M 1L8, Canada
Telephone: +1 418-724-6214

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Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père

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The Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père is a maritime museum located in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, that displays 200 years of maritime history, and includes the first submarine open since 2009 to the public in Canada, HMCS Onondaga. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1980 (44 years ago)Coordinates: 48°31'3"N, 68°28'8"W

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1000, rue du PharePointe-au-PèreRimouski G5M 1L8 Canada

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+1 418-724-6214

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Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: HMCS Onondaga, Saint-Germain Cathedral, Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse, Maison Lamontagne.

~490 ftSW
Historical place, Boat or ferry, Ship
HMCS Onondaga, Rimouski
3 min walk • HMCS Onondaga is an Oberon-class submarine that served in the Royal Canadian Navy and later the Canadian Forces. Built in the mid-1960s, Onondaga operated primarily with the Maritime Forces Atlantic until her decommissioning in 2000 as the last Canadian Oberon.
5.3 miSW
Church
Saint-Germain Cathedral, Rimouski
136 min walk • St. Germain Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Rimouski. It is the mother church for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Rimouski.
~0 ftN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse, Rimouski
1 min walk • The 3rd Pointe-Au-Père Lighthouse was built in 1909 in the city of Pointe-au-Père, near Rimouski, Quebec, Canada. This city was well known in naval circles as the location of the pilot station for the Bas-Saint-Laurent zone. Pointe-au-Père has since been amalgamated into the larger city of Rimouski.
2.6 miSW
48°29'4"N • 68°29'49"W
Maison Lamontagne, Rimouski
67 min walk • Historical place, Architecture, Museum
5.8 miSW
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Colisée Financière Sun Life, Rimouski
147 min walk • The Colisée Financière Sun Life is a 4,285-seat multi-purpose arena in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, built in 1966. It is home to the Rimouski Océanic ice hockey team, and the arena hosted the 2009 Memorial Cup.
4.9 miSW
Universities and schools
Université du Québec à Rimouski, Rimouski
126 min walk • The Université du Québec à Rimouski is a public university located in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada with a campus in Lévis. Since its establishment in 1969, Université du Québec à Rimouski has granted over 50,000 diplomas.
4.5 miNE
Locality
Sainte-Luce
114 min walk • For nature lovers, Sainte-Luce is a paradise. The village is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, including the majestic Sainte-Luce River and the stunning coastline of the St. Lawrence River. Visitors can explore the area through a variety of outdoor activities...