Culture and history

Among the most important in Canada, the navigational aid station of Pointe-au-Père today helps us better understand the complexity of the St. Lawrence River, the role played by its lighthouse, one of the tallest in the country, the development of sound signals and the importance of St. Lawrence pilots.

• Pointe-au-Père lighthouses
• The fog alarm - from cannon fire to the electronic sound signal
• Pointe-au-Père: a hub of navigational services
• Main associated buildings