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Rimouski at a Glance
Resting on the southern shore of the St.
Lawrence River on Quebec's
Gaspe Peninsula, Rimouski was founded in 1696 by Sir Rene Lepage de Ste-Claire
of Burgundy, France.
The town's 300 year history is on display at Maison
Lamontagne, a former home built in 1750 and the Rimouski
Regional Museum, exhibiting contemporary art, history and science. Known
for being a centre for culture, Rimouski boasts a number of galleries such as
Galerie
Coup d'Oeuil and Galerie
Basque that show pieces by local artists, while events like the Rimouski
Festi-Jazz International and the Rimouski
en Blues festival bring in visitors from near and far. Much of the area's
activities and attractions are based around its maritime setting. The Pointe-au-Pere
Sea Museum tells the tale of the ill-fated Empress of Ireland which sank
in 1914 and claimed over 1000 lives making it Canada's worst maritime disaster.
The Pointe-au-Pere
Lighthouse offers panoramic views and exhibits on its workings and Parc
Beausejour, which is located on the riverbank, is a great place to cycle,
walk, kayak, ice-skate and hike.
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Delta Sherbrooke
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WELCOME TO Rimouski!
