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Siamsa group Visit to the
Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site

Siamsa is planning a group visit to Grosse Île on Saturday, August 2^nd, 2025.

We selected the afternoon sailing that boards at 11:30 AM and leaves at 12 PM.

It is crucial to arrive at Berthier-sur-Mer for boarding at 11:30 AM.

The ferry waits for no one and will leave on time.

We have looked at the possibilities from several different angles. We believe that the easiest option is to organize carpooling, and each book our tickets individually for the ferry that leaves from Berthier-sur-Mer. We ask that you complete this form below to indicate that you are interested, whether you have transportation available or not, and if you are able to help others with transportation. Finally, please note that there are no meal services on the island. Pack a lunch, or pre-order one from Croisières AML.

For those who have transportation:

1. Fill out the registration form below.
2. Book your ferry ticket with
    Croisières AML - Telephone: 1-866-856-6668
   Follow the link and select "Buy my tickets".
   A lunchbox option is available for pre-order at a supplemental fee.
3.  Consider offering a ride to a fellow visitor using the carpool booking form.

For those who need transportation:

1. Fill out the registration form below.
2. Secure a place on our carpool booking form.
3. Once a ride is confirmed, book your ferry ticket with
    Croisières AML - Telephone: 1-866-856-6668
   Follow the link and select "Buy my tickets".
   A lunchbox option is available for pre-order at a supplemental fee.

About Grosse Île

Located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, Grosse Île was Canada's main immigration gateway and served as a quarantine station for the Port of Quebec from 1832 to 1937. Follow the footsteps of tens of thousands of immigrants who landed on the island and see the beauty of this special place.

Grosse Île also serves as a memorial to the tragic events endured by Irish immigrants here, chiefly during the typhus epidemic of 1847, when nearly 100,000 people, the majority escaping the Great Famine then ravaging Ireland, set sail for Canada. More than five thousand ended their journey buried on this island.

PARKS CANADA PAGE: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/grosseile

Registration form

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