Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site
Special Activities 2013
Travelling Exhibition:
The War of 1812 from Four Perspectives
Discover this remarkable exhibition, developed by the Canadian War Museum,
which provides an account of the War of 1812 as seen through the eyes of its Canadian, American, British, and Aboriginal participants. It will be presented at the national historic sites of the greater Montreal region between 2012 and 2014, and at the Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site throughout the entire 2013 season.
A Battlefield to Explore
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New Historical Tour:
The Châteauguay Battleground
Take a trip through the history of this famous October 26, 1813 battle by exploring the archeological landscapes of the battlefield. A unique adventure and amazing discoveries await you!
Follow the groomed trail over a distance of more than 14 km and relive this great feat of arms that took place along the Châteauguay River.
An enthralling guided bike tour and ride along a guided tour
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A Guided Bike Tour
and Biking a Guided Tour
Double Feature: 13 Moments of History over 14 km
General public: every weekend
Groups: from Wednesday to Sunday
(reservations required)
During the lovely months of September and October, the National Historic Site offers a guided tour of the Interpretation Centre, which you can complement with a ride around the groomed Battlefield trail.
Take advantage of the new tour presenting the Battle of the Châteauguay (1813) in the form of 13 moments of history spread out over 14 kilometres of road along the original battlefield.
Take part in the special guided tour of the Historic Site Interpretation Centre to round off your experience.
Celebrations on Canada Day
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Canada Day
July 1, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Come celebrate Canada Day with your family by commemorating the
200th anniversary of the Battle of the Châteauguay, a great feat of arms in Canadian history!
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Open house and tour of the Interpretation Centre
- 1 p.m.: Rallies, obstacle courses, and sponge battle!
- 3 p.m.: Canada Day cake
- 7 p.m.: Music concert (group to be confirmed)
Free admission
Your senses will be overwhelmed!
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Historical Re-enactment and Period Encampment
The Battle of the Châteauguay, a significant page in our history
October 5 and 6
These two special days will feature a period encampment from the War of 1812 and battle manoeuvres and re-enactments. More than 100 historical re-enactors are expected!
During the two days, the period encampment will be located on the Ormstown fair grounds, the original site of the 1813 American encampment.
Re-enactment troops will play out clashes from the Battle of the Châteauguay on the very site of the line of fire of October 26, 1813.
The battle re-enactment will take place on Saturday, October 5, at 2 p.m. at this location.
The military manoeuvres will also be located on the Ormstown fair grounds on Sunday, October 6.
Commemoration of the Battle of the Châteauguay
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Commemoration of the Battle
of October 26, 1813
October 26
200 years later, here’s a truly special opportunity to commemorate the Battle of the Châteauguay!
Come commemorate the heroism of the participants in this decisive clash: Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel de Salaberry, his Aboriginal allies, volunteer militias of Lower Canada, the Voltigeurs canadiens and the Canadian Fencibles.
Take part in a special ceremony that will include military units associated with the battle, site partners as well as the entire community. And don’t miss the special presentations and activities created for the occasion.
- 10 a.m.: Commemorative ceremony at the obelisk grounds, near the Interpretation Centre
- 1 to 4 p.m.: Special program at the Interpretation Centre
- 8 p.m.: Military music concert at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Cathedral-Basilica