Management Plan

Messages of national historic significance

At Grosse Île and Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada, messages of national historic significance addressed to the public will focus on the three fundamental themes underlying commemorative intent, as outlined above.

Between 1832 and 1937, more than 4 million immigrants transited through the port of Québec City.
NAC, C-68842

Commemorative intent
Resources symbolizing or representing the national significance of Grosse Île
Grosse Île and its cultural landscapes
On-site cultural resources
Movable cultural resources
Messages of national historic significance
Messages for the Canadian public
Messages for visitors to the site
Communication challenges
Other heritage values of the site
Precontact dimension of Grosse Île
Earliest settlers and agricultural use of the island before the quarantine station period
The Canadian Forces (1942-1945, 1951-1956)
Agriculture Canada (research and training station, animal quarantine)
International, national and regional links
Outstanding natural surroundings