Free Evening Tour at the Maritime Museum of Île d'Orléans
Musée maritime de l’île d’Orléans
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7:30 PM, the Musée maritime de l’île d’Orléans (formerly Parc maritime de Saint-Laurent) will exceptionally open its doors in the evening: a free night tour to discover the island's maritime history in a new light, just two days before the site's seasonal closure on October 12. The activity is cancelled in case of rain (source: Tourisme Île d’Orléans, consulted on September 3, 2026; seasonal schedule and rates: museemaritimeio.ca). Located at 120, chemin de la Chalouperie, in Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans, the museum recounts the era when the village built river boats and vessels, with its shipyard and archive. During the day, regular admission is $12 for adults and $8 for 13-17 year olds, free for 12 and under: the evening of October 10 is therefore a great opportunity to discover it for free. Information from the museum at 418 576-7715. The visit can be combined with the October harvest: our page on what to do on Île d’Orléans features roadside stands, cideries, and vineyards along Chemin Royal, and our guide to autumn in Quebec places it all within the fall colors season. Other ideas without spending money: our guide to free things to do in Quebec.
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