Activities and experiences

Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site

Visit the general store and the St-Laurent family home, where guides will answer your questions and suggest a host of activities for you, your family or your friends: the Xplorers program, picnics or croquet in the backyard, multimedia show, and more.

Site open

The Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site remains open during the roadwork causing the closure of Route 147. Plan your visit carefully before coming, and consult the Québec 511 website for more details.

Featured

The three musicians of the group Chaloupe giving a musical performance.

St. Laurent puts on its sunday best

This Sunday, July 21, enjoy a bluegrass music concert by Chaloupe.

Ancestral homes in sight

Take the Townships Trail, a scenic route that takes you through the Eastern Townships, passing through charming villages and heritage homes.

Two young boys play with antique games during the Country Fair at the Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site.

Cultural calendar 2024

Discover the full calendar of concerts and events coming up this season!

Calendar

Consult the calendar of upcoming events at Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site in order to plan your visit.

Tours and programs

Take part in the tours and other activities at Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site: Interpretation, games, Xplorers program and more.

School programs

Introduce your students to history with Parks Canada workshops powered by École en réseau.

Whether you pass through the doors of the authentic general store, step into Louis S. St-Laurent’s house or stroll along the walking paths, you will be transported back into the early 20th century. Discover daily life in a typical Eastern Townships village. Then take in the multimedia show to learn more about the life of this great politician during a turbulent period in Canadian history.

Picnic

In the site's landscaped garden, there are picnic tables and several garden benches. Visitors can rest and have something to eat in the shade of one-hundred-year-old trees. Dogs are allowed in the park if they are in leash. They are not admitted into the exhibitions or to special events, except for guide dogs.

Visiting with young children? Explore with Club Parka!

The Club Parka booklet invites kids to explore, learn and have fun! Once activities are completed, they'll receive a reward! The booklets are available on site.

Learn more about Parka and download other activities!