Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues Québec
WebsiteDiscover the island with a guide at every station!
Take a moment to honor the fallen migrants.
Learn more about the treatment of smallpox.
Follow the interpretive trail that retraces the rich history of this former quarantine station.
At every discovery station, located across the island, let our Parks Canada guides share with you fascinating facts and stories about the lives of the residents and immigrants who lived on the island and the scientific and medical advances of the time.
The adventure begins in Berthier-sur-Mer (35 minutes from Québec City) where the ferry departs for Grosse Île. Air transportation is also available from Montmagny (45 minutes from Québec City).
At the time of the quarantine, it was customary for the children of the village to go and greet the immigrants when they left the island. This tradition still lives on today.
Mid-May to Mid-October
For the complete schedule, please visit croisiereslachance.com/schedule.
Feel like taking to the open seas for a day with our VIP package? We were lucky enough to be among the First Class visitors to enjoy this new way of visiting Grosse-Île, full of little privileges!
Ange Hébert-Corriveau • Written on August 22, 2023
Attrait phare de la Chaudière-Appalaches, le lieu historique national de la Grosse-Île-et-le-Mémorial-des-Irlandais se réinvente année après année en proposant de nouvelles activités en partenariat avec les Croisières Lachance, membre du groupe AML.
Sylviane Lord • Written on June 21, 2023
This year, the term quarantine has never been used as often as since the 1830s. I had the chance, this fall, in the midst of a pandemic to learn more about the sanitary measures of the time by visiting the Grosse-île or if you prefer Quarantine Island. A day full of emotions, paying homage to our ancestors ...
Amélie Dumas-Aubé • Updated on April 28, 2023
All aboard the Vent des Îles with Captain Lachance!
Rosalie Meunier • Written on August 20, 2019
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Saint-Antoine-de-l'Isle-aux-Grues Québec
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