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This article is about the many amazing historic places in Lanaudière, a beautiful region in Quebec, Canada. These places are like time capsules, showing us what life was like long ago. They are protected because they are important parts of Canada's history, whether they are federal (national), provincial (Quebec-wide), or municipal (local) treasures.

Lanaudière is full of cool old buildings, from grand churches to cozy homes and even old train stations. Each one tells a story about the people who lived there and the events that shaped the region. Exploring these sites is a fantastic way to learn about the past! If you want to see other historic spots in Quebec, check out the List of historic places in Quebec.

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Historic Buildings in Lanaudière

Berthierville's Old Treasures

Berthierville is home to some very old and special buildings.

Chapelle Cuthbert

The Chapelle Cuthbert is a beautiful old chapel located on Rue De Bienville. It's a quiet and peaceful place that has been around for a long time, showing us the history of the area.

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The historic Chapelle Cuthbert in Berthierville.

Sainte-Geneviève Church Site

The Site historique de l'Église-de-Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier is where a very important church once stood. Even if parts of it are gone, the site itself is protected because of its historical value. It reminds us of the early days of the community.

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The facade of Église Ste-Geneviève de Berthier.

Église de Sainte-Geneviève

In Sainte-Geneviève-de-Berthier, you can find the Église de Sainte-Geneviève. This church is a key part of the town's history and architecture. It's a place where many generations have gathered.

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The beautiful Église de Sainte-Geneviève.

Joliette's Important Landmarks

Joliette has several significant historic buildings, including its main church and courthouse.

Cathédrale de Joliette

The Cathédrale de Joliette, on Rue Saint-Charles-Borromee Nord, is a very impressive building. It's the main church for the area and has a grand design that shows its importance.

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The grand Cathédrale de Joliette.

Évêché de Joliette

Right next to the Cathedral is the Évêché de Joliette, which is the bishop's residence. This building is also historic and part of the important religious center of Joliette.

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The historic Évêché de Joliette.

Joliette Court House

The Joliette Court House National Historic Site of Canada, located on St. Louis Street, is a very important building where legal matters were handled. It's recognized as a national historic site because of its role in Canadian history.

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The Joliette Court House, a national historic site.

Canadian National Railways Station (Joliette)

The Canadian National Railways Station in Joliette, on Champlain Street, is an old train station. Train stations were super important for travel and trade in the past, connecting communities.

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The old Canadian National Railways Station in Joliette.

L'Assomption's Heritage Sites

The town of L'Assomption has a rich history, seen in its old courthouse and cultural buildings.

Vieux palais de justice de L'Assomption

The Vieux palais de justice de L'Assomption (Old Courthouse) on Rue Saint-Etienne is a beautiful historic building. It once served as a place for justice and now stands as a reminder of the town's past.

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The Old Courthouse of L'Assomption.

Maison de la Culture

The Maison de la Culture (House of Culture) on Rue Saint-Pierre is another historic spot in L'Assomption. It's a place where art and culture are celebrated, often in a building with a long history.

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The Maison de la Culture in L'Assomption.

Presbytère de L'Assomption-de-la-Sainte-Vierge

This Presbytère, or rectory, on Rue du Portage, is a historic home for the local priest. It's part of the religious heritage of L'Assomption.

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The Presbytère de L'Assomption-de-la-Sainte-Vierge.

L'Épiphanie's Historic Buildings

L'Épiphanie also has its share of historic places, including an old train station and a unique house.

Gare de L'Épihanie

The Gare de L'Épihanie, on Rue Onulphe-Peltier, is an old train station. These stations were vital for transportation and connecting towns before cars became common.

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The historic Gare de L'Épihanie.

Maison Poitras

The Maison Poitras, on Rang l'Achigan Sud, is a historic house in L'Épiphanie. Old houses like this give us a glimpse into how families lived many years ago.

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The old Maison Poitras.

Lanoraie's Old Home=

Maison Hervieux

In Lanoraie, you can find the Maison Hervieux on Grande Cote Ouest. This old house is a protected historic site, showing the traditional architecture of the region.

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The historic Maison Hervieux in Lanoraie.

Repentigny's Windmills and Churches

Repentigny is special because it has not one, but two historic windmills!

Moulin à vent Grenier

The Moulin à vent Grenier (Grenier Windmill) on Rue du Vieux-Moulin is a fantastic historic site. Windmills were used to grind grain into flour, which was a very important job in the past.

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The historic Moulin à vent Grenier.

Moulin à vent Antoine-Jetté

Another historic windmill in Repentigny is the Moulin à vent Antoine-Jetté on Rue Notre-Dame Est. Having two windmills shows how important agriculture was in this area long ago.

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The Moulin à vent Antoine-Jetté.

Église de la Purification-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie

This church, located on Rue Notre-Dame, is a significant religious and architectural landmark in Repentigny. Its long name tells us it's a very old and important church.

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The Église de la Purification-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie.

Saint-Charles-Borromée's Historic House=

Maison Antoine-Lacombe

In Saint-Charles-Borromée, the Maison Antoine-Lacombe on Rue de la Visitation is a protected historic house. It's a great example of old Quebec architecture.

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The historic Maison Antoine-Lacombe.

Saint-Cuthbert's Presbytère=

Presbytère de Saint-Cuthbert

The Presbytère de Saint-Cuthbert, on Rue Principale, is the historic rectory for the church in Saint-Cuthbert. It's a well-preserved building that tells us about the community's past.

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The Presbytère de Saint-Cuthbert.

Saint-Jacques' Many Historic Sites

Saint-Jacques has a whole collection of historic buildings, showing its rich past.

Couvent des sœurs de Sainte-Anne

The Couvent des sœurs de Sainte-Anne (Convent of the Sisters of Sainte-Anne) on Rue Saint-Jacques is a large, historic building. Convents were important centers for education and community work in the past.

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The historic Couvent des sœurs de Sainte-Anne.

Église de Saint-Jacques

The Église de Saint-Jacques, also on Rue Saint-Jacques, is the main church of the town. It's a central part of the community's history and identity.

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The Église de Saint-Jacques.

Ancien Bureau de poste

The Ancien Bureau de poste (Old Post Office) on Rue Saint-Jacques is another historic building. Post offices were vital for communication before the internet and phones.

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The old post office in Saint-Jacques.

Maison Louise-Pariseau

The Maison Louise-Pariseau on Rue Saint-Jacques is a historic house. Learning about old homes helps us understand how people lived and worked in earlier times.

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The historic Maison Louise-Pariseau.

Presbytère de Saint-Jacques

The Presbytère de Saint-Jacques, on Rue Saint-Jacques, is the rectory for the local church. It's another example of the well-preserved historic buildings in Saint-Jacques.

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The Presbytère de Saint-Jacques.

Vieux Collège

The Vieux Collège (Old College) on Rue Saint-Jacques was likely an important educational institution in the past. It shows the history of learning in the community.

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The historic Vieux Collège in Saint-Jacques.

Saint-Jean-de-Matha's Famous Monument=

Monument funéraire de Louis Cyr

In Saint-Jean-de-Matha, you can find the Monument funéraire de Louis Cyr. Louis Cyr was a famous strongman from Quebec, known for his incredible strength. This monument honors his memory.

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The Monument funéraire de Louis Cyr.

Saint-Lin–Laurentides' National Historic Site=

Sir Wilfrid Laurier National Historic Site of Canada

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier National Historic Site of Canada in Saint-Lin–Laurentides is a very important place. It's the birthplace of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who was a Prime Minister of Canada. This site helps us learn about his life and Canada's political history.

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The Sir Wilfrid Laurier National Historic Site.

Saint-Paul's Church=

Église de Saint-Paul

The Église de Saint-Paul on Boulevard Brassard in Saint-Paul is a historic church. Churches often serve as the heart of a community and hold many stories.

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The Église de Saint-Paul.

Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan's Historic Homes=

Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan has several beautiful old houses and a convent.

Maison Morrissette

The Maison Morrissette on Rang de la Riviere Nord is a historic house. It's a great example of the traditional homes built in the region.

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The historic Maison Morrissette.

Maison J.-Oswald-Forest

The Maison J.-Oswald-Forest on Rue Principale is another protected historic house. These homes show us how people lived and the styles of building from long ago.

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The Maison J.-Oswald-Forest.

Maison Joséphat-Gareau

The Maison Joséphat-Gareau on Rue Principale is also a historic house in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan. Each of these houses has its own unique story.

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The Maison Joséphat-Gareau.

Maison Marien

The Maison Marien on Rue Principale is another example of the historic homes in this town. It's important to preserve these buildings to understand our past.

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The Maison Marien.

Couvent

The Couvent on Rue Principale is a historic convent building. Like other convents, it likely played a role in education or social services for the community.

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The historic Couvent of Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan.

Presbytère de Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan

The Presbytère de Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan on Principale is the historic rectory. It's an important part of the town's religious and architectural heritage.

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The Presbytère de Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan.

Saint-Sulpice's Religious Sites=

Saint-Sulpice has a historic chapel and church.

Chapelle de procession Notre-Dame-de-Pitié

The Chapelle de procession Notre-Dame-de-Pitié is a small, historic chapel. These chapels were often used for special religious processions.

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The Chapelle de procession Notre-Dame-de-Pitié.

Église de Saint-Sulpice

The Église de Saint-Sulpice on Rue Notre-Dame is the main church of the town. It's a central landmark with a long history.

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The Église de Saint-Sulpice.

Sainte-Julienne's Old Office=

Bureau d'enregistrement de Sainte-Julienne

The Bureau d'enregistrement de Sainte-Julienne (Registry Office) on Rue Albert is a historic building. Offices like this kept important records and documents for the community.

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The old Bureau d'enregistrement de Sainte-Julienne.

Terrebonne's Diverse Historic Places=

Terrebonne has a wide range of historic sites, from old houses to a whole historic island.

Maison Jean-Baptiste-Simon-Allard

The Maison Jean-Baptiste-Simon-Allard on Chemin Saint-Charles is a historic house in Terrebonne. It's a great example of the older homes in the area.

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The historic Maison Jean-Baptiste-Simon-Allard.

Maison Mathieu

The Maison Mathieu on Boul. Saint-Charles is another historic house in Terrebonne. These old homes help us imagine what life was like centuries ago.

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The Maison Mathieu in Terrebonne.

Maison Joseph-Augé

The Maison Joseph-Augé on Rue Saint-Louis is a historic house that has been preserved. It adds to the rich architectural heritage of Terrebonne.

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The Maison Joseph-Augé.

Maison Roussil

The Maison Roussil on Rue Saint-Louis is another historic house in Terrebonne. Each of these houses has its own unique story and style.

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The Maison Roussil.

Site historique de l'Île-des-Moulins

The Site historique de l'Île-des-Moulins (Historic Site of the Island of Mills) on Rue du Moulin is a very special place in Terrebonne. This island used to have many mills that were important for the economy. It's a fantastic place to learn about industrial history.

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The historic Île-des-Moulins site.

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