Relive a historic confrontation

Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site

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Group visit

Enjoy a group visit accompanied by a costumed interpreter.

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Get to know the epic tale of the final battle at sea between France and Great Britain for possession of France's North American territories.

Share in life-or-death decisions

Two children point to a canvas showing a 17th-century warship.

An exhibit that stimulates creativity!

Be admitted to the council room, where you’ll meet the officers and learn about the logistics and tactics of the relief mission that took you here from far-off France. The Battle of the Restigouche was the last naval battle of the Seven Years’ War to be fought in North American waters.

Join the crew!

Une employée costumée en matelot tient un pot de bois dans une cale de navire.

Some characters become alive.

The hold of the Machault was filled with goods and munitions, with a crew of 150 and 100 soldiers squeezed in between decks. You'll find out just how much transatlantic travel has changed between then and now!

 

Witness a priceless treasure

Two visitors in an exhibit showing a cargo.

Inspect an 18th century-old cargo.

The wreck of the Machaut is one of only three 18th-century French frigates recovered to date. It's remarkably well preserved.

Marvel at the precious cargo!

Ancient cannonball.

Explore the artefacts.

You’ll find numerous artifacts brought to the surface by Parks Canada's underwater archaeologists, giving you a vivid picture of daily life in 18th-century New France. They’re now a standard reference for the Seven Years’ War period in New France because they can be precisely dated and are exceptionally well preserved.

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