Travel trade professionals

Parks Canada is proud to contribute to Canada’s world-class tourism offer and to the protection and presentation of the national historic sites, national parks, national marine conservation areas and national urban park. 450 000 km² of stories await your clients!

This section will help you find activities and information to make your travel planning easier.

Reception at the Manor guided tour

Activities:

• Guided tour of the main floor of Manoir Papineau, the magnificent seigneurial manor once owned by Louis-Joseph Papineau.
• Guided tour of the gardens.
• Presentation of the world of Mr. Papineau, politician and seigneur de la Petite-Nation, and the history of his family.
• Tea tasting.
• Guide in period costume.

Target audience: adults
* Please note: the tour is partially accessible to persons with reduced mobility.

Languages: English and French

Length: 90 minutes

Period: May to October

Fees: see costs in the Fees section.

Reservations and information: please book by email at papineau@pc.gc.ca.

Château-Manor stroll guided tour

Activities include:

• Guided tour of the majestic and authentic home of the famous politician Louis-Joseph Papineau.
• Guided tour of the Fairmont Le Château Montebello hotel, one of the world’s largest log structures.

Target audience: this experience is intended for adults and is offered exclusively when booking at the Fairmont Le Château Montebello (for a snack, meal or overnight stay)
* Please note: the tour is partially accessible to persons with reduced mobility.

Languages: English and French

Length: 90 minutes

Period: May to October

Fees: see costs in the Fees section.

Reservations and information: please book by email at papineau@pc.gc.ca.

A trip to Montebello guided tour New in 2024-2025

Activities include:

• Guided tour of Louis-Joseph Papineau’s manor, built in 1848.
• Presentation of the history of the seigneury of La Petite-Nation.
• Discovering the Ottawa River’s importance as a vital and indispensable waterway in 19th-century Canada.
• Taking part in a fun game that takes students on the journey from Montreal to Louis-Joseph Papineau’s manor through physical, intellectual and creative challenges.
• Learning about life, technology, fashion, history and culture in the mid-19th century.

Target audience: youth (ages 12-17)
* Please note: the tour is partially accessible to persons with reduced mobility.

Languages: English and French

Length: 90 minutes

Period: May to October

Fees: see costs in the Fees section.

Reservations and information: please book by email at papineau@pc.gc.ca.