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10000, boulevard des Forges
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Canada
G9C 1B1
Tel:
819-378-5116
Toll Free:
1-888-773-8888
TTY:
1-866-558-2950
Fax:
819-378-0887
Email:
parkscanada-que @pc.gc.ca
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Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site of Canada
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"New France" Sundays at the Forges
“New France” Sundays at the Forges
© Parks Canada
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May 28
Traditional Activities in New France
Surgeon Charles Alavoine and midwife Marguerite Beaulac share their treatment and remedy secrets with you.
Presentation from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 25
Feast Day of Saint Éloi
It’s the feast day of Saint Éloi at the Forges, and the blacksmiths have some surprising forms of entertainment!
At the same time, discover the world of New France through the clothing and tools of the past.
Presentation from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
July 2
Weapons in New France
Weapons were produced at the Forges: 18th-century soldiers will show you how they’re used.
Presentation at 1:45 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
July 9
Diet in New France
With a limited variety of foods, our ancestors prepared dishes that still arouse our curiosity.
Presentation from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
July 16
Spoon Caster
How do you fix a soup spoon that is broken? Quick, go see the spoon caster!
Presentation from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Military Camp
Due to a lack of workers, officials called upon soldiers who came to live in the Forges.
Presentation from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
July 23
Traditional Activities in New France
The women of the village share their fashion and cooking secrets with you!
Presentation from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
July 30
Woodwork in New France
Roof needs to be repaired? Come see the “shingle maker” cut boards into shingles!
Want to store your wine? Our cask maker will show you how to make your own barrel!
Presentation from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
August 6
Entertainment at the Forges
The houses weren’t very big but families always made space for fun activities! Come and take a tour!
Presentation at 12:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
August 13
Metal Work in New France
Working with fire, blacksmiths can shape a metal bar into whatever form they wish. Come and see how it’s done!
Presentation from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Archaeological Excavation
There are objects hidden in the Forges that our archaeologist can identify, but he needs your help!
Presentation at 12:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
August 20
Entertainment at the Forges
The houses weren’t very big but families always made space for fun activities! Come and take a tour!
Presentation at 12:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
August 27
Les Jeteurs de Sorts
Musical performance by « Les Jeteurs de Sorts », a traditional music group.
Shows at 12:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Archaeological Excavation
There are objects hidden in the Forges that our archaeologist can identify, but he needs your help!
Presentation at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
September 3
Traditional Activities in New France
Presentation by various personnalities wearing costumes of the period.
Presentation from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All activities will take place rain or shine.
“New France” Sundays at the Forges
© Parks Canada
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