Permanent Exhibits
and Recreational Activities
Touch the past with your fingertips
Embark on an adventure and explore over 250 years of history in an exceptional natural environment – from the 18th century to the industrial era.
A lighthouse maritime seigneury under the French regime
This permanent exhibit in our open-air museum reveals the daily lives of the inhabitants of the Grand-Pabos seigneury in the 18th century, under the French regime. It traces the major stages of the investigation led by archaeologist Pierre Nadon, who was able to reconstruct our ancestors’ way of life from the remains of the past.
Follow the trail and the daily life of these Gaspé fishermen and discover the importance of dried salted cod, as well as quiaude, a traditional Gaspé soup prized by connoisseurs.
The King Brothers Mill: a Gaspé first in the industrial era
Thanks to its privileged location at the mouth of two major rivers, the Bourg de Pabos site carved out a place for itself in the timber industry at the turn of the 1900s, with the region’s first sawmill. Visit the ruins of the mill, operated by the King Brothers, and discover artifacts from Chandler’s early industrial era.
Learn how the timber industry revived the Gaspé economy in the 20th century, an industry that profoundly affected the community and left a scar that is still evident on the landscape with the closure of its successor, the “La Gaspésia” pulp and paper mill, in 1999.
Open from mid-June to September. Guided tours and audio guides available in English and French. Duration: approximately 75 minutes. Online booking recommended.
Whether with our qualified guides or on your own, let yourself be transported back in time with our immersive interpretive activities, as if you were there.
Animarchéo: an archaeological dig
Take part in a mock archaeological dig led by one of our guides. Handle tools, learn digging techniques, and make your own discoveries!
Accessible during the day only, according to the daily schedule of guided tours and workshops. Duration: 30 minutes. Free with site access.
Connected object hunt
Exploring Espace NAPAGA is the ideal activity to do with kids! Young and old alike can become archaeologists with our connected object hunt.
Cell phone in hand, set off in search of objects hidden in the old seigneury: pipes, jaw harps, bottles, and much more! These treasures from another time will immerse you in the history and heritage of Pabos and the Gaspé Peninsula, while revealing anecdotes and surprises through interactive videos accessible by scanning a QR code.
Personal cell phone data usage required. Accessible day and evening, in complete autonomy. Duration: 60 minutes. Information available at the Espace NAPAGA reception desk. Free with site access.
Interactive game “Really True?”
The quiz game “Really True?” challenges you with five legends of varying difficulty to solve. The key is teamwork! Carefully study the large illustrated panels to find the clues that will lead you to success.
Personal cell phone data usage required. Accessible day and evening, in complete autonomy. Duration: 60 minutes. Information available at the Espace NAPAGA reception desk. Free with site access.
Seek and Find
Using an illustrated activity book and their observation skills, young visitors will uncover the secrets and unique features of the site’s permanent archaeological exhibition. Whether outdoors or indoors, the past will challenge their abilities and knowledge!
Accessible independently during the day and evening. Duration: 60 minutes. Primarily designed for youth aged 8 to 15. Information and activity books available at the Espace NAPAGA welcome desk. Free with site admission.