Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site
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10th Anniversary of Weekend with a Country Flavor
Delights at the Weekend with a Country Flavor
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COMPTON, Quebec, July 25, 2011 -
On August 6 and 7, Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site and its co-operating association, in collaboration with the municipality of Compton, present the tenth edition of Weekend with a Country Flavor. This gastronomic heritage experience takes place on Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., under two separate tents in the St. Laurent family's magnificent garden.
Everyone is invited to sample delicious snacks concocted by producers and chefs from the region. Here are a few examples to get the mouth watering: aperitif wine made of blackcurrants or wild blackberries, lavender white beer, Greek pepper stuffed with grilled feta, vegetarian samossa with tzatziki, cocktail boar wiener and La Station cheese fondue. For dessert, a cup of chocolate with raspberry mousse, Gros Pierre apple pie, baklava with wildflower honey and several other little treats will also be offered.
Visitors will be able to sit at a table under the tents or in the garden and complement their meal with a glass of wine or a beer from a regional producer. Mario Bruneau, hailed as the accordian poet, will be on hand with his Parisian musette-style accordian to delight diners with a repertoire of popular French songs. Palate-pleasing products will also be on sale at the new Weekend with a Country Flavor shop, specially set up in the summer kitchen of the St .Laurent house. Shelves will be brimming with more than 70 products from the producers attending. Don’t forget your cooler!
The Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site’s Companions is a co-operating association and non-profit organization that participates in the regional heritage presentation of Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site.
The Historic Site is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As visitors make their way through the father's general store and the birthplace of the former prime minister (1948-1957), they discover what rural life was like at the turn of the 20th century. A multimedia presentation relating one hundred years of contemporary history is also featured.
In 2011, Parks Canada celebrates its centennial as the oldest national parks network in the world. To mark this historic occasion, Parks Canada invites Canadians to come celebrate at its protected areas all across the country. Be part of the celebration!
Elementary School Educational Program
Relive a family's day-to-day life from 1882 to the 1950s in the birthplace of this Canadian Prime Minister (1948 to 1957).
In his father's general store, discover society in the area at the turn of the 20th century. Go back over the life and work of this gfreat man in a multimedia presentation that will amaze you. Five learning situations consistent with the
Québec Education Program initiate your students to the past and to change their society and the area around them. Exciting investigations, varied games and practical exercices let them discover and have fun!
Information and reservation: 819 835-5448. See the "Learning experiences" section of this site.
Discover Society in the Area at the Turn of the 20th Century.
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