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Museums : Montérégie
 In order to learn more about the culture in Montérégie, visit one of the region's museums. Some museums tell visitors about the cultural history of the region, others about its military history, while others tell you about the industrial history of the region. Électrium and Explorail will make you discover electricity and trains, respectively, while the Musée d'art de Mont-Saint-Hilaire makes you discover all the talented artists from the region and from elsewhere.
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| Biophare |
| Biophare is dedicated to the réserve de la biosphère du Lac-Saint-Pierre. You can visit the two permanent exhibitions as well as many temporary exhibitions presented throughout the year. Go on a cruise in the Sorel and Lake Saint-Pierre Islands to discover the fascinating ecosystem and its inhabitants. |
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| Blockhaus de la rivière Lacolle |
| The Blockhaus was built in 1781 to resist American attacks. It served a few times and each time, it resisted. Nowadays, you can visit the building, which has kept an incredible condition throughout the years. |
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| Cidrerie du Minot |
| The Cidrerie du Minot produces high-quality ciders from different variety of apples. The estate on which the cider factory is located is suitable for the growing of these apples. Come taste the different ciders produced on the premises. |
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| Exporail : the Canadian Railway Museum |
| You will be astonished by these railroad giants. More than 44 railway vehicles await you. Come visit the different exhibitions of miniature trains or that about the development of railroads from the beginning to nowadays, |
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| Les Douceurs d'Aurélie |
| Come make a guided visit of this hand-made soap factory. The soaps and other products made with goat's milk and ewe's milk will not have any secrets for you after your visit. You can also see the soap dryer, and at the boutique, you can buy some of the products made on the site. |
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| Maison nationale des Patriotes |
| Discover the Patriotes, these people who fought for their rights in Quebec. Relive their successful years, but also the famous 1837-1838 battle that brought then to their downfall. You can also do a rally in Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu. |
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| Montmusée |
| Montmusée is a grouping of 17 museums, interpretation centres, archeological sites and exhibition centres in the beautiful Montérégie region. Come discover the history of the region, its historical and archaeological sites as well as works of art by regional artists. |
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| Musée d'art de Mont-Saint-Hilaire |
| Come see the numerous temporary exhibitions of works of art by local, regional and international artists. You can even go on a guided tour with an art expert. Animation activities are also offered to families and children. |
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| Musée des Deux-Rives |
| Visit this museum that will teach you about the industrial history of the region. You will discover the different industries that established here throughout the years. Don't miss the interesting exhibitions that take place throughout the year. |
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| Musée du Fort Saint-Jean |
| This is one of the oldest military installations in North America. Go on a guided tour of the building that dates back to the 19th century. You will learn more about the life of soldiers at that time as well as about this defensive building built to defend Quebec against American invasions. |
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| Musée du Haut-Richelieu |
| Let yourself be taken back into the life of the region's inhabitants throughout the centuries, from its beginnings to nowadays. In this museum, numerous books also account for this life in the region. Visit the exhibition about hot air balloons and that about Quebec ceramic art objects. |
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| Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges |
| Come visit an exhibition about an old country school, another which shows numerous wooden ducks or the temporary exhibitions that are presented year round. |
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| Muséobus |
| The Muséobus will undoubtedly please all children. Visit the outdoor museum where children can walk along the interpretation paths and try the challenge course. Inside, interactive exhibitions await the most curious ones. You can also take advantage of the picnic areas. |
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