Fort Chambly National Historic Site

Permanent Exhibitions

Permanent Exhibition
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The Fort

The fort presents thematic exhibitions that chronicle the history of New France. Venture into the heart of the fort and discover its mysteries: its military role in various conflicts, the activities of its garrison, its relationship with the population of the Chambly seigneury, and its architectural evolution. Meet Joseph-Octave Dion, a journalist born in Chambly who became the great curator of the old fort.

Models, 3D recreations, sound clips, interactive terminals, artifacts and video clips are there to enliven the visit.

The Discovery Tour allows you to discover many places
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The Discovery Tour

Take the Discovery Tour that extends from the outside to the inside of the fort. Learn about the history of the site through various historical documents on the Richelieu River, the buildings, and the archaeological remains.

Temporary exhibition

The Fort as Seen by Artists

The Fort at Dusk
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All summer long, there will be an artwork exhibition presented in the Albani room of Fort Chambly to underline the fort’s 300th anniversary. Some of the most beautiful art reproductions of the fort over its 300 years of history will fill you with enthusiasm. The exhibition includes some fifteen paintings, engravings and watercolours that will show you new perspectives of the fort from the artists who immortalized it.