musée des anciens canadiens

The Museum was so well done and the store boasts the works of many area artists! From carvings, to jewellery, small gifts! Beautifully displayed and the people working that day were so friendly! It was a lovely stop, plus a cafe! Bought some beautifully crafted glass earrings ! A great tour, lovely sitting area outside! Other items to view!

After the packed Old town of Quebec, it is nice to get out to see the real Quebec. The Musee des Anciens Canadiens in St Jean Port Joli on the south shore showcases Quebec's ancient woodcarving tradition. basically a store with a museum of REALLY LARGE carvings (prime ministers, animals, heroes, etc). a little heavy on the sales pitches but you can't blame them. But across the street are 7 small huts. This is where it all began: the huts are small shops which feature authentic small, folksy carvings. Children will LOVE this!

The museum offers a glimpse into the history of woodcarving in Quebec. Take the time to observe and talk with the on-site wood carver. Entrance to only the gift shop is free.

très bonnes explications . Belle découverte . Nombreuses oeuvres d art , sculptures etc. Il y a p ê trop d explications parfois.

C'est bien simple: on trouve dans ce musée tous les artistes qui ont comptés au village. Et l'accueil est particulièrement chaleureux, les explications lors de la visite très adéquates. C'est ce que l'on demande à un excellent musée!

Arrivés juste avant la fermeture pour acheter un objet en bois, nous avons "visité" un peu vite. Toutes sortes d'objets, les uns vraiment beaux, d'autres très kitsch...Il faut aimer ce genre de choses...