List of historic places in Bas-Saint-Laurent facts for kids

This article is about some amazing historic places in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec, Canada. These special spots are recognized on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. They can be important to the whole country, the province, or even just their local town. All these places are found in administrative Region 01. If you want to learn about other historic places in Quebec, you can check out the List of historic places in Quebec.

Exploring Bas-Saint-Laurent's Historic Treasures

Bas-Saint-Laurent is a beautiful region with a rich past. Many buildings, sites, and even shipwrecks here tell stories of how people lived, worked, and explored long ago. Let's discover some of these fascinating places!

Lighthouses and Maritime History

The Saint Lawrence River is a huge part of this region's history. Lighthouses and other maritime structures were super important for guiding ships safely.

The Empress of Ireland Shipwreck

The Wreck of RMS Empress of Ireland National Historic Site of Canada is a famous shipwreck in the Saint Lawrence River near Pointe-au-Pere. The RMS Empress of Ireland was a large passenger ship that sank in 1914 after colliding with another ship. It's a very important underwater historic site.

Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse and Fog Alarm

The Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse National Historic Site of Canada is a tall, striking lighthouse located at 1034 Lighthouse Road in Pointe-au-Pere. It helped ships navigate the tricky waters of the Saint Lawrence. Nearby, the Fog Alarm Building also played a key role. It would sound a loud horn to warn ships when fog made it hard to see the light.

Île Bicquette Lighthouses

On Bicquette Island, there are two important structures: the Light Station: Fog Alarm and the Lighthouse (also known as Ile Bicquette Light). These helped guide ships through the waters around the island.

Île-Verte Lighthouse

The Île-Verte Lighthouse National Historic Site of Canada is located off Chemin du Phare in L'Isle-Verte. It's another crucial lighthouse that has stood for many years, helping sailors find their way.

Brandy Pot Island Lighthouse

The Brandy Pot Island Lighthouse is found on Brandy Pot Island, near Saint-André-de-Kamouraska. This lighthouse is an important part of the region's maritime heritage.

Île aux Basques

The Île aux Basques National Historic Site of Canada is an island near Île aux Basques. It's known for its history, especially related to Basque whalers who visited the area long ago.

Île-Rouge Lighthouse

The Lighthouse (Ile-Rouge Light) is located in the Saint Lawrence River, south of Tadoussac, on Ile-Rouge. This lighthouse helped guide ships in that part of the river.

Historic Buildings and Homes

Many old houses and buildings in Bas-Saint-Laurent offer a glimpse into the past.

Girard House

The Girard House is a historic home located at 371 Route 132 in L'Isle-Verte. It's a great example of old architecture in the area.

Maison Louis-Bertrand

Another important house in L'Isle-Verte is the Maison Louis-Bertrand at 168, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste. This building has been preserved to show how people lived in the past.

Maison Horace-Bouffard

The Maison Horace-Bouffard is a historic house located at 961, Rang des Bouffard in Matane. It's a significant example of local heritage.

Maison Joseph-Gauvreau

In Rimouski, you can find the Maison Joseph-Gauvreau at 7, rue de l'Evêché Ouest. This house is recognized for its historical value.

Maison Lamontagne

Also in Rimouski, the Maison Lamontagne at 707, boulevard du Rivage is another protected historic building. It shows the architectural style of its time.

Maison Pierre-Louis-Gauvreau

The Maison Pierre-Louis-Gauvreau is located at 150, Rue Saint-Pierre in Rimouski. It's another important historic home in the city.

Maison Letendre

At 86, Rue de l'Evêché Est in Rimouski, you'll find the Maison Letendre. This house is part of the city's rich history.

Domaine seigneurial Fraser

The Domaine seigneurial Fraser is a historic estate at 32 rue Fraser in Rivière-du-Loup. It was once a large property owned by a significant family.

Maison Marquis

In Rivière-du-Loup, the Maison Marquis at 35, Rue de l'Hotel-de-Ville is a historic house that stands out.

Maison Louis-Philippe-Lizotte

The Maison Louis-Philippe-Lizotte is located at 1, Rue Iberville in Rivière-du-Loup. This house is recognized for its historical importance.

Maison Ward

At 304, Rue Fraser in Rivière-du-Loup, you can see the Maison Ward. It's another historic home in the area.

Sir John A. Macdonald’s Summer Residence

The Sir John A. Macdonald’s Summer Residence National Historic Site of Canada is at 336 Fraser Street in Rivière-du-Loup. This was the summer home of Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald.

Chapais House

The Chapais House National Historic Site of Canada is located at 2 Highway 132 east in Saint-Denis-De La Bouteillerie. This house has a special place in Canadian history.

Maison du notaire

The Maison du notaire is a historic notary's house at 168, rue Notre-Dame Est in Trois-Pistoles. It shows what a professional's home might have looked like long ago.

Maison Côté

The Maison Côté is a historic house at 652, rang 3 Ouest in Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard.

Maison Bourgoin

The Maison Bourgoin is located at 21, Rue Saint-Remi in Price. It's a historic building in the community.

Site de la maison Narcisse-Bertrand

The Site de la maison Narcisse-Bertrand is found at 42, Rue du Verger in L'Isle-Verte. This site includes the historic house of Narcisse Bertrand.

Religious and Community Sites

Many historic places are churches, presbyteries (homes for priests), or other community buildings that were central to life in the past.

Îlot religieux de L'Isle-Verte

The Îlot religieux de L'Isle-Verte is a religious area on Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste in L'Isle-Verte. This site includes important religious buildings.

Chapelle de Notre-Dame-des-Murailles

The Chapelle de Notre-Dame-des-Murailles is a chapel located at 38, Chemin de la Mer Ouest in Saint-Fabien. It's a beautiful historic religious building.

Place de l'église de Sainte-Hélène

The Place de l'église de Sainte-Hélène is the church square in Sainte-Helene, on Rue du Couvent. This area is important to the town's history.

Presbytère de Saint-Jérôme-de-Matane

The Presbytère de Saint-Jérôme-de-Matane is the old rectory (priest's house) at 527, Avenue Saint-Jerome in Matane. It's a historic building connected to the church.

Religious Sites in Rivière-du-Loup

Rivière-du-Loup has several important religious heritage sites:

• Site du patrimoine religieux de Saint-Bartholomew on Rue du Domaine.
• Site du patrimoine religieux de la paroisse de Saint-François-Xavier on Rue Delage.
• Site du patrimoine religieux de la paroisse de Saint-Ludger on Rue Alexandre.
• Site du patrimoine religieux de la paroisse de Saint-Patrice on Rue Lafontaine.

These sites include churches and other buildings that were central to the community's religious life.

Saint-André-de-Kamouraska Church

The Saint-André-de-Kamouraska Church National Historic Site of Canada is at 128 Main Street in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska. This church is recognized as a national historic site.

Ancien presbytère de Sainte-Flavie

The Ancien presbytère de Sainte-Flavie is the old rectory at 505, Route de la Mer in Sainte-Flavie. It's a municipal historic place.

Oratoire Saint-Joseph

The Oratoire Saint-Joseph is a chapel at 31, Rue de l'Oratoire in Lac-au-Saumon. It's a local historic site.

Site du patrimoine Flavie-Drapeau

The Site du patrimoine Flavie-Drapeau is a heritage site on Route de la Mer in Sainte-Flavie. It includes the church and other important buildings.

Église de Sainte-Luce

The Église de Sainte-Luce is a church on Route du Fleuve Ouest in Sainte-Luce. It's a provincial historic site.

Site de l'église et du cimetière de Sainte-Luce

This site includes the church and cemetery of Sainte-Luce, also on Route du Fleuve Ouest in Sainte-Luce. It's a significant historical area.

Église de Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard

The Église de Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard is the church on Rue Principale Est in Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard.

Ancien presbytère de Rivière-Ouelle

The Ancien presbytère de Rivière-Ouelle is the old rectory at 100 rue de l'Eglise in Rivière-Ouelle.

Presbytère de Saint-Hubert

The Presbytère de Saint-Hubert is the rectory at 1, chemin Tache Ouest in Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup.

Presbytère de Kamouraska

The Presbytère de Kamouraska is the rectory at 76, rue Morel in Kamouraska.

Noyau institutionnel de Kamouraska

The Noyau institutionnel de Kamouraska is the institutional core of Kamouraska, located around avenue Morel. This area contains many important historic buildings.

Église de Saint-André

The Église de Saint-André is the church at 128, rue Principale in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska.

Église de Saint-Georges

The Église de Saint-Georges is the church on rue de l'Eglise in Saint-Georges-de-Cacouna.

Presbytère de Saint-Cyprien

The Presbytère de Saint-Cyprien is the rectory at 187, Rue Principale in Saint-Cyprien.

Salle des loisirs de Sainte-Françoise

The Salle des loisirs de Sainte-Françoise is a community hall at 25, Rue Principale in Sainte-Françoise.

Site du patrimoine du Noyau-Religieux-de-Notre-Dame-du-Portage

This site is the religious core of Notre-Dame-du-Portage, located on Route du Fleuve. It includes the church and other religious buildings.

Presbytère de Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs

The Presbytère de Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs is the rectory at 629, Chemin de l'Ile in Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs.

Site du patrimoine du Noyau-Religieux-de-Saint-Joseph-de-Kamouraska

This site is the religious core of Saint-Joseph-de-Kamouraska, on Rue Principale Est.

Site du patrimoine du noyau paroissial de Saint-André

This site is the central heart of Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, containing its important parish buildings.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Railways and bridges are also important parts of the region's history.

Historic Train Stations

Several train stations in Bas-Saint-Laurent are recognized as historic places:

• Gare de Sayabec at 11, Route 132 Ouest in Sayabec.
• Canadian National Railways Station (Amqui) at 209 Saint Benoit Blvd West in Amqui.
• Gare de Rivière-Blanche at 1049, boulevard Gaboury in Mont-Joli.
• Canadian National Railways Station (Mont-Joli) at 48 Station Road in Mont-Joli.
• Canadian National Railways Station (Rimouski) at 57 l'Eveche Road East in Rimouski.
• Ancienne gare de Saint-Anaclet off Route 20 near Pointe-au-Père in Rimouski.
• Gare de Rivière-Bleue at 85 Rue Saint-Joseph Nord in Rivière-Bleue.
• Canadian National Railway Station (Saint-Pascal) at 536 Station Road in Saint-Pascal.
• Canadian National Railway Station (Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatiere) at 95 Station Road in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatiere.
• Canadian National Railway Station (Sayabec) at 11 Hwy. 132 West in Sayabec.

These stations played a big role in connecting communities and transporting goods and people.

Historic Bridges

• Pont de Routhierville is a covered bridge on Chemin du Rang-A in Routhierville. Covered bridges are a unique part of Canadian history.
• Pont Romain-Caron is a bridge over the Jerry River in Saint-Jean-de-la-Lande.
• Pont du Collège is a bridge on Route de l'Église in Saint-Onesime-d'Ixworth.

Other Notable Historic Places

Jardins de Métis National Historic Site of Canada

The Jardins de Métis National Historic Site of Canada (Reford Gardens) is a beautiful garden at 200 Highway 132 in Grand-Métis. It's famous for its unique plants and design.

Site de pêche Matamajaw

The Site de pêche Matamajaw is a historic fishing site on Route 132 in Causapscal. It shows the history of fishing in the region.

Vieux théâtre de Saint-Fabien

The Vieux théâtre de Saint-Fabien is an old theatre at 112, 1e Rue in Saint-Fabien. It's a cultural landmark.

Édifice de la Cour-de-Circuit-de-L'Isle-Verte

This is the old courthouse building at 199, rue Saint-Jean Baptiste in L'Isle-Verte. It's a provincial historic place.

L'Isle-Verte Court House National Historic Site of Canada

The L'Isle-Verte Court House National Historic Site of Canada is also at 199 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street in L'Isle-Verte. This building is recognized as a national historic site.

Quais de Kamouraska

The Quais de Kamouraska are the historic wharves on Avenue Leblanc in Kamouraska. These were important for trade and transportation.

Site du Berceau-de-Kamouraska

The Site du Berceau-de-Kamouraska is a heritage site on route 132 in Kamouraska. It's considered the "cradle" of Kamouraska, marking its beginnings.

Ancien palais de justice de Kamouraska

The Ancien palais de justice de Kamouraska is the old courthouse at 111, avenue Morel in Kamouraska.

Grange Adolphe-Gagnon

The Grange Adolphe-Gagnon is a historic barn at 129-A, Rue du Parc in Saint-Fabien. It's a great example of old farm buildings.

Site du patrimoine du Moulin-Paradis

The Site du patrimoine du Moulin-Paradis is a heritage site on Chemin du Moulin-Paradis in Kamouraska. It includes the historic Paradis Mill.

Ancien magasin général Norbert-Dionne

The Ancien magasin général Norbert-Dionne is an old general store at 104, Rue Galarneau in Saint-Pacome. General stores were once the main shopping places in small towns.

Petite École Delisle

The Petite École Delisle is a small historic school at 214, Route 132 in Rivière-Ouelle. It shows what old schoolhouses looked like.

Fort Ingall

Fort Ingall is located at 81, Rue Caldwell in Cabano. This historic fort tells the story of military life in the past.

Château Landry

The Château Landry is a historic castle-like building at 1588, Boulevard Jacques-Cartier in Mont-Joli.

Federal Building

The Federal Building is located at 180 de la Cathédrale Street in Rimouski. This building served as a government office.

Armoury Buildings

Several armouries (buildings where military equipment is stored and soldiers train) are historic sites:

• Armoury at 374 St. Jerome Street in Matane.
• Armoury at 65 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street East in Rimouski.
• Armoury on Joly Street in Rivière-du-Loup.

These buildings are important for understanding military history in the region.

Images for kids

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  The Maison Horace-Bouffard.

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  The Saint-Bartholomew church in Rivière-du-Loup.

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  The Saint-François-Xavier church in Rivière-du-Loup.

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  The Saint-Ludger church in Rivière-du-Loup.

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  The presbytery of Saint-Patrice in Rivière-du-Loup.

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  The historic Saint-André-de-Kamouraska Church.

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  The Villa Estevan Lodge at the Jardins de Métis.

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  The guardian's house at the Matamajaw fishing site.

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  The old presbytery of Sainte-Flavie.

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  The historic Sayabec train station.

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  The old presbytery of Saint-Laurent.

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  The Oratoire Saint-Joseph in Lac-au-Saumon.

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  The Maison Bourgoin.

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  The church at the Site du patrimoine Flavie-Drapeau.

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  The historic Pont de Routhierville.

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  The Maison Côté.

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  The church of Sainte-Luce.

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  The Presbytère de Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard.

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  The church and cemetery site of Sainte-Luce.

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  The church of Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard.

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  The Forge Saint-Laurent.

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  The old presbytery of Rivière-Ouelle.

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  The Moulin du Petit-Sault.

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  The Maison Louis-Bertrand, a historic home.

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  The old courthouse of L'Isle-Verte.

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  The Presbytère de Saint-Hubert.

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  The historic wharves of Kamouraska.

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  The Presbytère de Kamouraska.

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  The Site du Berceau-de-Kamouraska.

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  The institutional core of Kamouraska.

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  The lighthouse on Brandy Pot Island.

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  The old courthouse of Kamouraska.

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  The Pont Romain-Caron.

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  The Maison du notaire in Trois-Pistoles.

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  The church of Saint-Georges-de-Cacouna.

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  The Adolphe-Gagnon Barn.

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  The Presbytère de Saint-Cyprien.

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  The Paradis Mill in Kamouraska.

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  The community hall of Sainte-Françoise.

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  The church at the religious core of Notre-Dame-du-Portage.

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  The old Norbert-Dionne general store.

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  The Domaine de la Seigneurie de l'Islet-du-Portage.

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  The Petite École Delisle.

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  The historic site of Maison Narcisse-Bertrand.

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  The Gare de Cabano.

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  Fort Ingall in Cabano.

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  The historic Chapais House.

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  The historic Île-Verte Lighthouse.

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  The L'Isle-Verte Court House.

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  The religious core of Saint-Joseph-de-Kamouraska.

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  The parish core of Saint-André.

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  The old Rivière-Blanche train station.

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  The Château Landry.

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  The Maison Joseph-Gauvreau in Rimouski.

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  The Maison Lamontagne, a historic house by the shore.

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  The Maison Pierre-Louis-Gauvreau.

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  The Maison Letendre in Rimouski.

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  The institutional sector in downtown Rimouski.

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  The heritage site in downtown Rimouski.

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  The historic Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse.

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  The Manoir Fraser, part of the historic Fraser estate.

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  The Bank of Montreal building in Rivière-du-Loup.

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  Sir John A. Macdonald's summer residence.

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  The Maison Marquis in Rivière-du-Loup.

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  The Maison Louis-Philippe-Lizotte.

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  The Maison Ward in Rivière-du-Loup.

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  The Rivière-du-Loup Town Hall.

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  The Canadian National Railways Station in Amqui.

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  An old furnace on Île aux Basques, showing its history.

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  The Armoury in Matane.

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  The Lighthouse (Metis-sur-Mer Light).

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  The Canadian National Railways Station in Mont-Joli.

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  The Canadian National Railways Station in Rimouski.

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  The Federal Building in Rimouski.

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  The train station in Rivière-Bleue.

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  The Armoury in Rivière-du-Loup.

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  The Canadian National Railway Station in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatiere.

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  The Canadian National Railway Station in Sayabec.

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  The lighthouse on Île-Rouge.