Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site Management Plan Tabled in Parliament
News release
Parks Canada announces plan to connect Canadians to their heritage in Old Montréal
December 11, 2018 Montréal, Quebec Parks Canada Agency
The management plan for Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site was tabled in Parliament recently. Reviewed every 10 years, management plans are a legislative requirement of the Canada National Parks Act and guide the management of Parks Canada places.
National historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of our nation.
The new plan for Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site outlines the following key objectives:
· Be a site that inspires a sense of attachment and creates a personal connection with the people and ideas that shaped modern Canada
· Be a site that is well-positioned in the heart of Old Montréal’s tourism offer, online, on social media, and with groups
The plan was developed through public consultation and based on input from local residents and organizations, visitors, stakeholders, partners and Indigenous communities of the Montréal region. Through this management plan, Parks Canada is meeting its promise to protect and present Canada’s cultural heritage while also providing an opportunity for Canadians to experience and discover our diverse history in new and exciting ways.
In 2018 and beyond, the Government of Canada is celebrating families with free admission to all Parks Canada’s places for youth 17 and under. Parks Canada’s national heritage places are a great way for Canadians to experience the outdoors and learn more about our environment and heritage.
Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site Management Plan is available on the Parks Canada website at: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/qc/etiennecartier/gestion-management/gestion-management-2018.
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“Canada’s national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas belong to all Canadians and offer truly Canadian experiences. A truly collaborative effort led to the creation of the new management plan for Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site, and I thank all those who contributed to it.”
Marc Miller
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and MP for Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Soeurs
Quick facts
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Commemorating the life and work of Sir George-Étienne Cartier, the national historic site helps understand the key political role played by Cartier in the early days of Confederation and the creation of modern Canada.
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Composed of two semi-detached houses that were occupied by Sir George-Étienne Cartier in the mid-nineteenth century, the national historic site houses an exceptional collection of ethnological objects that immerse visitors in the historical context of the Victorian era.
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In December, a special activity called “A Victorian Christmas” allows the public to experience the holiday season as lived by the Montréal bourgeoisie in the 19th century.
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Contacts
Daniel Beaudin
Manager, La Mauricie and Western Quebec National Historic Sites
La Mauricie and Western Quebec Field Unit
Parks Canada
450-763-5631
daniel.beaudin@canada.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
1-855-862-1812
pc.medias-media.pc@canada.ca