FamxplorLieu historique national du Commerce de la Fourrure à Lachine
What to expect
The Lieu historique national du Commerce-de-la-Fourrure-à-Lachine is a historic site that showcases the fur trade in the region of Montreal. The site features an authentic stone warehouse built in 1803, where visitors can discover the perilous expedition of Canadian-French voyagers, indigenous trappers, and European merchants. The site offers various activities, including a historic walk, initiation to paddling in a rabaska, and educational programs for school groups. Visitors can also explore the site's exhibits, which feature authentic furs, pelts, and trade goods. The site is a great place to learn about the history of the fur trade and its significance in the region
Plan your family visit to the Lieu historique national du Commerce de la Fourrure à Lachine with these blog insights 👇
Montreal – July 27 to 31, 2022
Activities: We went to the Lachine Fur Trade National Historic Site. We retraced the fur trade in the Old-Lachine warehouse. The children could touch and compare different furs and try out the canoe
Highlights: The children were not too difficult to convince. It was a bit like a pilgrimage ✨