Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site

What's New

2013 Season

The Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site team is working tirelessly to put together outstanding programming for 2013. Check our website regularly for more details!

Become an Xplorer!

Get your “Xplorers” booklet—it’s a fun way for people of all ages to explore the many extraordinary places at Grosse Île. You can participate by yourself or with your family.

Activity length: 45 minutes

New Hours

In 2013, Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site will be open according to the following schedule:

July 2012

Food service is now available on the island. There, you will find sandwiches, refreshments and snacks. A dining room and picnic tables are also provided.

September 2011

Grosse Île Development: Parks Canada Salutes Local Contributions

On September 22, a variety of stakeholders from Montmagny gathered at Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada to celebrate the approval of two promising projects for the site:

• restoration of the first-class hotel interior
• creation of the Berthier-sur-Mer river park.

Restoration of the interior of the first-class hotel

Restoration of the interior of the first-class hotel will make it possible to receive groups wishing to take advantage of Grosse Île’s enchanting setting. Furthermore, visitors will be able to learn about the holding conditions for immigrants kept under observation by visiting the rooms and common areas.

Creation of the Berthier-sur-Mer river park

Creation of the Berthier-sur-Mer river park will allow cruise ship passengers visiting Grosse Île to plan their trip by learning about the various activities offered.

The mobilization and involvement of the region’s tourism community, which oversaw financing for the first-class hotel restoration, were crucial to the projects’ success. These new endeavours will help reach new clienteles and better advertise the site’s multiple attractions.