Madame Édouard Bolduc, The People’s Voice
The Musée de la Gaspésie is honoured to have the largest collection of objects and photos belonging to the famous singer of the 1930s, Mary Travers, known as Madame Édouard Bolduc.
Discover the outdoor site!
Take a selfie at the foot of a replica of the “thirty-foot cross” bearing the coat of arms of the King of France, erected by Jacques Cartier in 1534. #MG1534
Dear Léo
Monument à Jacques CartierA legendary figure in Gaspesian folk art, Léonard Lapierre – Léo to his friends, was born in Gaspé. Inspired by his immediate environment, he carved his first wooden object at the age of 16. This was followed by hundreds of creations. Exploring various mediums, his creations include musical instruments that he used to play a traditional repertoire in his own, unique way.
Living portraits
No, you’re not dreaming. The person inside the picture frame is actually moving… and talking to you… and even shifting from one picture frame to the next. It’s just like in Harry Potter! Jacques Cartier, Charles Robin, John Le Boutillier, Marguerite Bujold and Pierre Nadon: they’ve all gotten together to tell you their stories, with a touch of humour, as part of a unique, astonishing and enriching visit.
Gaspésienne no 20 (from June to October)
The Gaspésienne no 20 is an authentic 60-foot cod fishing boat, installed on the site of the Musée de la Gaspésie and restored by the community. The visitor will be able to climb aboard and put himself in the shoes of the cod fishermen of the time. A unique experience!
The deep blue sea (from June to October)
Monument à Jacques CartierThe deep blue sea is the history of the Gaspé told through fifteen sailing vessels, from the drakkars of the Vikings to the seafaring canoes of the Mi’gmaq to Gaspésiennes. It is also the life journey of people of the sea: cod fishers, whalers and captains.
Where Worlds Meet
Monument à Jacques CartierThe Gaspé Peninsula is often referred to as “the end of the land”. Or, according to the Mi'gmaq term Gespeg, “land's end”. But the Gaspé Peninsula has long been connected to the outside world. The Gaspé Peninsula witnessed the beginnings of life on land, the great discoveries, and the colonial wars between the French and the British. And what if the Gaspé Peninsula was not the end of the land? The sea is what links all these separate parts, all these small and large “land’s ends”. Where Worlds Meet, let the Gaspesie carry you away.
Take to the sea / Virtual reality
Have a seat, make yourself comfortable and literally step back into the past. The film, Gaspésienne no 20, is an immersive journey and a unique experience featuring innovative technology!
Take to the sea / Virtual reality
Have a seat, make yourself comfortable and literally step back into the past. The film, Gaspésienne no 20, is an immersive journey and a unique experience featuring innovative technology!