Rimouski Travel Guide

Welcome to Rimouski!

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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