Grosse Ile and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada

Grosse Ile and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada
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O V E R V I E W
Facility:Grosse Ile and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada
Description:Grosse Ile and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site commemorates three significant aspects of Canada history: first, the importance of immigration to Canada, particularly through Quebec City, from the early 19th century until World War I; second, the tragedies of Irish immigrants, especially due to the 1847 typhus epidemic; and finally Grosse Ile's role from 1832 to 1937 as a quarantine station for the Port of Quebec, long the main point of arrival for immigrants coming to Canada.
A D D R E S S
Address 1:2 D'Auteuil Street
Address 2:
City:Quebec
State/Province:QC
Zip Code:G1K 7A1
V I S I T I N G   I N F O
Hours:The site is open from mid-May to mid-October. The length of tours offered by carriers may vary. See website for more info.
Admission:
Telephone:(418) 234-8841
Website:http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/grosseile/index_E.asp

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