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Plaisance Heritage Centre Plaisance Falls

Interpretation site - History and society - Indian and/or Inuit Heritage / Religious Heritage / Industrial Heritage

Tourist region: Outaouais

The old presbytery of Plaisance is the place where the Heritage Center is located.
Photo: Plaisance Heritage Center

276 rue Desjardins
Plaisance, Quebec J0V 1S0

Telephone: 819 427-6400
Fax: 819 427-5062

SMQ code: 1036

Website: http://www.ville.plaisance.qc.ca/

Hours

Seasonal
From june 24 to september 4 : every day from 10h to 17h.
From september 5 to june 23 : open for special events or on reservation.

Regular rates

Adults : 4 $
Students : 2 $
Seniors : 3 $
Children under 10 : Free
Group of 20 or more : 3 $
* The fees include access to the Plaisance Heritage Center and the Plaisance Falls
  • Group rates

To discover, see and do...

Located in the old presbytary that has been renovated and widened, the Heritage Interpretation Center of Plaisance opened on June 10, 1994. This museum is the memory keeper of the origins and the development of Plaisance and the Petite-Nation region in general. This summer, a special exhibit about trains of the last century will get attention of everyone ! You can also embellish your day by a visit in the site of the historical village of North Nation Mills : les Chutes de Plaisance. These two visits come with special activities, theatrical interpretations and guided tours that will assure you an educative and highly entertaining day !

Reception (languages)

Exhibitions: French, English
Guided tours: French

Services

  • Parking
  • Sales counter
  • Picnic area

For groups:
  • Hours adapted to groups
  • Room (space) rental

Capacity

Number of exhibitions: 2
Number of sites to visit: 3 (Plaisance Heritage Center, Plaisance Falls(63 meter) and Track to the Plaisance Falls (5km))
For more information on the region and local attractions, consult the Outaouais Tourism Association Website.
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