The Sir William Price Heritage Centre Saguenay

Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean
  • The Sir William Price Heritage Centre Saguenay
  • The Sir William Price Heritage Centre Saguenay
  • The Sir William Price Heritage Centre Saguenay
  • The Sir William Price Heritage Centre Saguenay
  • The Sir William Price Heritage Centre Saguenay
  • The Sir William Price Heritage Centre Saguenay

Reign in the audacious project of Arthur Vining Davis. The city of aluminum, recognized for its architectural, urban and landscape qualities, the city of Arvida has world, federal, provincial and municipal recognition. Take the opportunity to visit the Kénogami sector, formerly known as the “Paper Queen”! Our exhibitions will allow you to discover the foundations and the evolution of this company town.

DISCOVER THE HISTORY THAT FORGED KÉNOGAMI
The Sir-William-Price History Center offers several exhibitions and activities that address the history of Kénogami and Jonquière, from a new angle.

EXHIBITIONS
FROM CULT TO HISTORY

The St. James the Apostle Chapel is an essential part of the history of Kénogami. Thanks to her membership in the community, she has always been able to bring people together from many walks of life. The exhibit is located outdoors in Ball Park and on the grounds of the Kénogami Library. Come and visit this chapel, its history will fascinate you.

WORKS ON PAPER
Portraits of workers from the Price Brothers company (1930-1960) Inaugurated in June 2012, this exhibition relates the vast adventure of thousands of employees who were the architects of the pulp and paper empire in the middle of the 20th century. Flagship of the Canadian and Quebec economy at the time, the exploitation of forest products obviously did not only involve an incredible volume of natural resources, but relied...

A STORY OF PAPER
Chain grinding wheel from the Kénogami plant In the heart of downtown Kénogami, at the corner of rue du Roi-Georges and rue Sainte-Famille, you will find an industrial artifact, a grinding wheel, on display. With the help of interpretive panels, learn about its importance in the papermaking process.

 

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The Sir William Price Heritage Centre
1994, rue Price
Jonquière (Qc), Canada
G7X 7X8
Tel.: (418) 695-7278

Open year round

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