Cultures and histories
Visit historic sites, museums and art galleries to learn about the rich history and culture of the region.
Historic Site: Macdonell-Williamson House Heritage Site
Argenteuil Regional Museum
Schedule: March to December, Tuesday to Sunday; 10:30 am to 5 pm. The Musée régional d’Argenteuil has an impressive collection of more than 6,800 objects that reflect the adventure, ingenuity and artistic talents of the people of the region. Various exhibitions of objects are displayed in the nine permanent exhibition rooms of this Georgian-style building, which is housed in a historic building commonly known as the Carillon Barracks.
Carillon Canal National Historic Site
Carillon Park is the perfect place to stop on the water and have a family picnic. Several family and sports activities are available on site: volleyball, soccer, badminton, pétanque, etc.
Monastery Vierge Marie La Consolatrice
Located in the beautiful Laurentians, our monastery stretches over 100 hectares of dense forest. The property, once in ruins, has been meticulously restored through the love, sacrifice and hard work of our growing community and provided volunteers.