Parks Canada kicks-off Canada 150 celebrations at Manoir Papineau National Historic Site
News Release
May 17, 2017 Montebello, Quebec Parks Canada Agency
Starting on May 20th 2017, Manoir Papineau National Historic Site will begin welcoming visitors for the 2017 season.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the Government is very pleased to offer free admission to all Parks Canada places in 2017. The FREE Parks Canada 2017 Discovery Pass provides unlimited opportunities to enjoy national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas across the country.
This year, Manoir Papineau National Historic Site is offering new and innovative programs to enable more Canadians to learn more about our history and experience Canada’s rich heritage.
Canada’s historic sites will play a big part in the celebration of Canada 150. This year, the Manoir Papineau National Historic Site will be holding a number of special events. On July 1st, there will be Canada Day tea and cake. On July 8th, the Chez Julie tearoom will officially open to mark the 100th anniversary of Canada’s national historic sites. In fact, visitors will have the chance to stop in from July 8th to August 27th; they will be invited for tea with treats from the kitchen of the Fairmont Le Château Montebello in the manor’s spectacular garden. Lastly, on August 12th and 13th, the manor will put on the Garden Party: Entertaining with the Papineau, where visitors (young and older ones) will have the chance to attend various animated activities or dress up in a few accessories and take an old-fashioned photo.
To ensure the best possible experience, visitors are encouraged to plan their visit ahead of time through the Parks Canada Website.
The FREE Parks Canada 2017 Discovery Pass is available from the Parks Canada Website as well as at Parks Canada entry gates. Partners such as Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) and CIBC will also be distributing passes for Parks Canada. Please note that only admission is free for 2017. There are fees for special programs, rental and special activities.
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“National parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas represent the very best that Canada has to offer and tell stories of who we are, including the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. As Canada turns 150 this year, the Government of Canada’s gift to you is free admission to all Parks Canada places. The Parks Canada team looks forward to welcoming you in 2017.”
The Honourable Catherine McKenna
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada
Quick Facts
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Manoir Papineau was the residence of Louis-Joseph Papineau which he built in Montebello after a prolific political career. He retired there and devoted himself to his family, his passion for botany, his books, and the administration of the lands of the Seigneury of La Petite-Nation. Today, a visit to the manor will captivate both nature lovers and history buffs.
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The Manoir Papineau National Historic Site will open from May 20th to June 25th, and September 5th to October 9th; business hours are Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From June 26th to September 4th, business hours are every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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2017 also marks the Canada’s national historical sites’ centennial.
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Contacts
Mathieu Dormaels
Public Relations and Communications Officer
La Mauricie and Western Quebec Field Unit
Parks Canada
mathieu.dormaels@pc.gc.ca
514-240-3126
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.media@pc.gc.ca