Centre-du-Québec

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RocheFort maroquinier
This ECONOMUSEUM introduces visitors to leather working in a century-old building. It was the site of the old village shoemaker's shop, and it's there that you can watch the artisan cut out skins, fit them together, and fashion them into a variety of products. The leather worker can custom-design purses, wallets, briefcases, and belts, and can use both old and new techniques to create the objects. An amazing sight to see, and an excellent place to learn about the qualities and beauty of leather.

Musée des Abénakis
Opened in 1962, visit the first Aboriginal museum in Québec. The permanent Wôbanaki exhibit features wickerwork, archaeology, an art gallery, illustrations, and a multimedia show. The Pilikisos exhibit allows visitors to learn about the spiritual world of the Abénaki people, using flashlights in the dark. During this experience you will learn about the significance of the new moon for Aboriginals. Groups can take part in the Abénaki meal, and there is a gift shop on site.
Minimum time required: 1.5 hours

Madrid Restaurant
The dinosaurs around the Madrid Restaurant will fascinate and amaze visitors young and old alike. Built after the release of the movie Jurassic Park, they continue to attract those wishing to get a sense of the size of dinosaurs. You'll also want to have your picture taken beside one of the monster trucks on site. The biggest one has 12-foot high tires, and is an excellent photo-op. So stop in for a great meal, take a few pictures of the dinosaurs and monster trucks, and see why it's such a popular spot between Montreal and Québec.

Village Québécois d'Anta
40 authentic buildings and 20 reproductions will educate and interest visitors to this cultural tourist site. The houses are grouped to form a village from the 1810-1910 period. See the live animation in 22 of the houses, and have a look at the 18 craftsmen's workshops. The more than 100 craftspeople and employees ensure that the experience is authentic and exciting. The craftsmen and their wives are all dressed in the fashion of the period, and they show off the trades of the 19th century rural community.
Minimum time required: 3 hours

Musée Laurier
The museum, named for former Prime Minister of Canada Sir Wilfrid Laurier, features exhibitions and activities related to Laurier and his era. His Victorian-style home, built in 1876, has on display original furniture, and Lady Laurier's grand piano. You'll also get to see Laurier's library, where he would spend much of his time absorbed in his great passion for reading. Learn about Laurier's personality, politics, and how he lived. The Laurier Museum Collection contains thousands of works of fine art, including the pieces owned by Laurier, of which the collection was originally comprised.
Minimum time required: 1 hour