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Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site

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For 200 years, the wreck of the Machault, a 26-gun military sailing vessel charged with protecting merchant vessels from the British, has remained under water. At the Battle of Restigouche National Historic Site, it is now possible to admire the ship’s remains and to relive the last naval battle between France and Great Britain for possession of North American territory. It's an extraordinary journey that will take you all the way back to 1760!

Two visitors and an employee in front of a mural

Jobs

Jobs offers currently posted at the national historic site

Black and white photo of a building with a sign Motel Pere Marquette on the top.

The Rencontres de la photographie en Gaspésie

See "To Winter There", Charles-Frédérick Ouellet oudoor photo exhibition

A group of visitors listen to a duo of costumed interpreters impersonating French and English marine captains.

Group visit (students and visitors)

Revisit an epic battle accompanied with a period character!

Visiting Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site

Activities and experiences

Things to do at the Battle of the Restigouche National Historic site, including exhibition, Mi'gmaq birch bark canoe, red chairs and more. 

Plan your visit

How to get here, fees, dates and hours of operation, maps and brochures, Parks Canada shop.

Brochures and publications

Visitor Information at Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site of Canada

Culture and history

Take part in the expedition!

Fees

Daily visitor fees. Free admission for youth.

Stewardship and management

Contact, draft management plan, drones, student job oppotunities.

Contact Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site

Information

   1-888-773-8888

   information@pc.gc.ca 

Administration
   418-788-5676

Hours of operation

From June 4 to October 17, 2025

From 9 am to 5 pm

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