Site Historique de la Maison Lamontagne

An education in architecture / construction and local Quebec history

Leading up to the house itself, were educational English/French information panels on the building practices through the eras ending with the construction method used for the Lamontagne house. The cos...

Interesting place

We never expected to find this style of house in Canada! It absolutely fascinated us. We have plenty of wattle and daub houses in England, but we found the history of how this one came to be here intr...

A lesson in Quebec history

A very nice place to visit, like a park. However, history is everywhere. Beautiful and clear signage in French and English about the architecture and the way houses were built "in the old times" and t...

Interesting and well-presented Quebec history

This old house, one of three remaining in Quebec from the period, has a fascinating history, and has been lovingly restored and presented in a park-like setting with informative signage.

Interesting lesson in architecture of another area!

Enjoyed the information shared about the way houses were constructed and the different materials used in 1850.