Museum
Lieu historique national des Forges-du-Saint-Maurice
Von 10 Einheimischen empfohlen,
Standort
10000 Bd des Forges
Trois-Rivières, QC
Tipps von Einheimischen
Just to the north of the city is Forges du Saint-Maurice, which is the birthplace of Canada’s iron industry. It was created on 25 March 1730 and today is a National Historic Site. The forge employed around 100 artisans from Burgundy, as well as 300 to 400 labourers. Pots, stoves and pans were some of the first iron products to be made here. The Forges du Saint-Maurice is now a park and a historic village, complete with trails through the lovely grounds. It is a great place to spend an afternoon.
Just to the north of the city is Forges du Saint-Maurice, which is the birthplace of Canada’s iron industry. It was created on 25 March 1730 and today is a National Historic Site. The forge employed around 100 artisans from Burgundy, as well as 300 to 400 labourers. Pots, stoves and pans were some o…
It is quite interesting and fun for kids, they get dressed up in forge costumes...