Centre d'histoire et d'archéologie de la Métabetchouane (CHAM)
Description
The CHAM is an interpretation center located on the historic and archaeological site of Métabetchouane and the trading post of the same name (1676-1880). This is one of the rare tourist attractions located on the shores of the majestic Lac Saint-Jean!
We invite you to discover, in an original, interactive and immersive way, the history of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region through the permanent exhibition "the shock of cultures".
Partners
Services
- 0 Seasonal operation
- J Free wifi
- 5 Paid admission
- z Indigenous content
Additional Information
History and archeology
Tourist season 2021 - Reservation required
Schedule
June - September
Activities
Open: June to September
Average duration: 1½ hour
The Poste de traite de Desbiens is an interpretation centre that shares the same site as the first regional trading post in 1676. It’s one of the rare tourist attractions located along the shores of the majestic Lac Saint-Jean! It presents the region’s history to visitors in an original, interactive and immersive fashion, in addition to learning about those who prevailed during the clash of the cultures.
THIS is where it all began!
Guided tours upon reservation (bilingual).
