Exhibitions and Galleries

Upcoming Exhibitions

Canada Under Attack: The Battle of the St. Lawrence (1942-1944)

December 22, 2006 to April 15, 2007

During the Second World War, a naval battle was fought on the doorsteps of Canada's coastal communities. Canada Under Attack tells the story behind this event and presents an intimate account of this naval combat, the battle of the St. Lawrence. Faced with the constant threat of German torpedoes and spies, residents of the St. Lawrence and Gaspé areas learned how to cope with military preparations, black out procedures and coastal defence. More than 60 years after the battle, explore the wreckage of ships and torpedoes collected by local residents. Discover the personal stories of Canadians who experienced this struggle and learn how it impacted their lives then, and in the decades since.

A travelling exhibition jointly created by the Naval Museum of Quebec and the Musée de la Gaspésie.