List of historic places in Outaouais facts for kids

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The Outaouais region in Quebec is full of amazing old buildings and sites that tell stories about the past! These special places are called historic places because they are important parts of Canada's history. They could be old houses, churches, bridges, or even entire neighbourhoods.

When a place is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places, it means it's recognized for its historical value, whether it's important to the whole country, the province, or just the local community. Exploring these sites is like taking a trip back in time to see how people lived, worked, and built their communities long ago.

Historic Homes and Manors
Churches and Religious Sites
- Historic Churches
- Old Crosses and Cemeteries
Important Public Buildings and Structures
Historic Sites and Districts
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Historic Homes and Manors

Many old houses in Outaouais have fascinating stories. They often belonged to important people or show us how homes were built a long time ago.

Grand Houses in Gatineau

The Maison James-McConnell in Gatineau is a beautiful old house that has seen many years go by. Another significant home in Gatineau is the McConnell House. These houses give us a peek into the lives of early settlers and important families in the area.

The Maison Fairview and Maison Riverview are also historic homes in Gatineau. The Maison MacKay-Wright and Maison Samuel-Stewart are other examples of old houses that have been preserved. You can also find the Maison John-Snow and Maison Peter-Howard-Church in Gatineau, each with its own unique history.

Papineau's Estate in Montebello

In Montebello, you can visit the incredible Manoir Louis-Joseph-Papineau. This grand manor was the home of Louis-Joseph Papineau, a very important politician in Quebec's history. He was a leader who fought for the rights of French Canadians in the 1800s. Near the manor, there's also the Chapelle funéraire Louis-Joseph-Papineau, which is his family's burial chapel. These sites help us understand the life of a key figure in Canadian history.

Other Notable Houses

The Maison George-Bryson in Mansfield-et-Pontefract is another historic home worth mentioning. It tells the story of a prominent family in that area. In L'Ange-Gardien, the Maison Cosgrove stands as a reminder of the region's past.

In Chelsea, there are several historic homes and buildings, many connected to the beautiful Gatineau Park. These include the O'Brien House, Moorside, Main House, and Kingswood, Kingswood Cottage. These properties often belonged to wealthy families who enjoyed the natural beauty of the park.

Churches and Religious Sites

Churches are often some of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in a community. They were central to people's lives for centuries.

Historic Churches

The Presbytère de Notre-Dame-de-la-Consolation in Montpellier is an old rectory, which is the house where a priest lives. It's connected to the history of the local church.

In Papineauville, you can find the Église Saint-John and the Église de Sainte-Angélique. These churches have been important gathering places for their communities for many years. The Ancien presbytère de Sainte-Angélique is the old rectory for the Sainte-Angélique church.

Montebello also has the Ensemble architectural de l'église et du presbytère de Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours, which means the church and rectory together form a historic site. Nearby is the Cimetière de Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours, a historic cemetery.

Old Crosses and Cemeteries

You might also spot Croix de chemin (roadside crosses) in places like Papineauville and Plaisance. These crosses were often placed by communities as religious symbols or memorials. The Cimetière protestant in Papineauville is an old Protestant cemetery, another important historical site. The Cimetière Edey in Gatineau is also a historic burial ground.

Important Public Buildings and Structures

Beyond homes and churches, many other types of buildings and structures played a big role in the development of the Outaouais region.

Railway Stations and Hotels

The Canadian Pacific Heritage Railway Station in Masson-Angers is a reminder of the importance of trains in connecting communities and transporting goods long ago.

Old hotels also tell stories of travel and community life. The Hôtel Petite-Nation in Saint-André-Avellin and the Hôtel Bank in Gatineau are examples of these historic gathering spots. The Hôtel Chez-Henri in Gatineau is another well-known historic hotel. The Auberge Charles-Symmes (also known as the Symmes Hotel National Historic Site of Canada) in Aylmer is a very important historic inn.

Industrial and Government Buildings

The Poste de traite du Lac-aux-Allumettes in Sheenboro was an old trading post, a place where Indigenous peoples and European traders exchanged goods like furs. This site is very important for understanding the early economy and interactions in the region.

The E.B. Eddy Digester Tower in Gatineau is a piece of industrial history, showing the region's past in paper manufacturing. The National Printing Bureau and Heating Plant in Gatineau is another large historic government building.

Bridges and Other Structures

The Pont Félix-Gabriel-Marchand in Mansfield-et-Pontefract is a historic bridge, often a key part of transportation and trade routes. The Château d'eau (water tower) in Gatineau is also a historic structure that was important for the city's water supply.

The Ancienne station de pompage d'Aylmer (old pumping station) in Gatineau is another example of important infrastructure from the past.

Historic Sites and Districts

Sometimes, it's not just one building but a whole area that is considered historic because of its unique character and many old buildings.

Gatineau's Historic Districts

The Site du patrimoine d'Aylmer in Gatineau refers to a historic area in Aylmer, a part of Gatineau. The Site du patrimoine du Quartier-du-Moulin and Site du patrimoine du Collège-Saint-Alexandre are other historic districts in Gatineau.

The Site du patrimoine Hanson-Taylor-Wright, Site du patrimoine Kent-Aubry-Wright, and Site du patrimoine du Portage are all historic areas in Gatineau that preserve the look and feel of older times. The Site du patrimoine Jacques-Cartier is another historic district in Gatineau.

Gatineau Park's Historic Outbuildings

Within Gatineau Park, there are several historic outbuildings that supported the main houses or operations. These include the Wood Shed, Garage and Caretaker's Quarters, Moorside, Garage with Servants' Quarters, Moorside, Tool Shed, Kingswood, Garage and Servants' Quarters, Kingswood, Guest Cottage, Moorside, Forge, and The Farm, Farm House. These buildings give us a glimpse into the daily life and work on these large estates.

The Prime Minister's Cottage and Herridge Chalet are also historic buildings within Gatineau Park, hinting at important visitors or residents. The First Geodetic Survey Station National Historic Site of Canada in Chelsea marks a place where important scientific measurements were made long ago.

Other Notable Sites

The Grist Mill and MacLaren House in La Pêche are historic sites related to the milling industry, which was very important for processing grains in the past.

The Château Logue in Maniwaki is another historic building, showing the architectural styles and history of that area.

These historic places in the Outaouais region are like open-air museums, helping us connect with the people and events that shaped this part of Quebec.

Images for kids

The historic Maison James-McConnell in Gatineau.
The old rectory of Notre-Dame-de-la-Consolation in Montpellier.
The historic Poste de traite du Lac-aux-Allumettes.
The Canadian Pacific Heritage Railway Station in Masson-Angers.
The grand Manoir Louis-Joseph-Papineau in Montebello.
The Chapelle funéraire Louis-Joseph-Papineau.
The historic Église Saint-John in Papineauville.
A roadside cross on Chemin de la Rouge in Papineauville.
The Hôtel Petite-Nation in Saint-André-Avellin.
The old rectory of Sainte-Angélique in Papineauville.
The Église de Sainte-Angélique in Papineauville.
The Maison George-Bryson in Mansfield-et-Pontefract.
The Pont Félix-Gabriel-Marchand, a historic bridge.
A historic granary in Montebello.
The rectory at Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours Church in Montebello.
The historic cemetery of Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours.
The Charron House.
The Maison Cosgrove in L'Ange-Gardien.
The Salaberry Armoury.
The Gilmour Hughson Lumber Co. building.
The O'Brien House in Chelsea.
The Moorside, Garage with Servants' Quarters.
The Kingswood, Garage and Servants' Quarters.
The Kingswood, Guest Cottage.
The Moorside, Forge.
The Moorside, Main House.
The E.B. Eddy Digester Tower.
The Kingswood, Kingswood Cottage.
The Farm, Farm House.
A historic view of Aylmer, Gatineau.
Cherry Cottage in Gatineau.
A building in the Site du patrimoine du Quartier-du-Moulin.
The Collège-Saint-Alexandre historic site.
The historic Hôtel Bank in Gatineau.
The historic fire station in Gatineau.
A house in the Site du patrimoine Hanson-Taylor-Wright.
A building in the Site du patrimoine Kent-Aubry-Wright.
The historic water tower in Gatineau.
The Site du patrimoine du Portage.
The historic Banque de Montréal building.
The Hôtel Chez-Henri.
The Maison Fairview.
The Ferme Columbia.
A street in the Site du patrimoine Jacques-Cartier.
The Maison Riverview.
The Château Monsarrat.
The Château Logue in Maniwaki.
The Auberge Charles-Symmes (Symmes Hotel).
The Église Saint-Andrew in Gatineau.
The Maison John-Ogilvie.
The Couvent Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci.
The historic house at 93, Rue Court.
The Maison MacKay-Wright.
The Maison Samuel-Stewart.
The Maison Taker.
The Maison Charles-Devlin.
The Maison William-Bourgeau.
The Maison Peter-Aylen-Fils.
The Maison John-Davis.
The Maison James-Finlayson-Taylor.
The Maison Conroy-McDonald.
The Maison Peter-Aylen-Père.
The Maison Pierre-Renaud.
The Maison Harvey-Parker-Fils.
The Maison William-McLean.
The Maison Richard-Cruice.
The Maison John-Snow.
The historic house at 19, Rue Thomas.
The Maison Peter-Howard-Church.
The Maison John-Church.
The old pumping station of Aylmer.
The historic house at 4, Rue Raoul-Roy.
The Hôtel Klondike.
The Maison Joseph-Lebel.
The Maison Joseph-McGoey.
The Maison Thomas-MacKerall.
Stymie Cottage.
The Presbytère de Saint-Paul.
The Maison James-Coleman.
The Maison Bolton-McGrath.
The Église Mountain View.
The Cimetière Edey.
The Maison Delormey-Edey.
The Maison Armstrong.
The Maison John-Foran.
The Maison Charles-Hurdman.
The Maison Henry-Marshall-Fulford.
The Maison Richard-McConnell.
The Maison Simon-Hill.
The old Methodist church of Aylmer.
Another view of the old Methodist church of Aylmer.
The Maison J.-J.-Roney.
A historic stable in Gatineau.
A roadside cross on Cote Saint-Charles in Papineauville.
The Protestant cemetery in Papineauville.
A roadside cross in Plaisance.

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