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Discover the exhibitions at La Pulperie de Chicoutimi

Published on June 10, 2024 Attractions to discover

Learn about history in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean thanks to featured exhibits this summer on bicycles and the Quebec flag.

Front of the Pulperie museum.

Photo credit: La Pulperie de Chicoutimi Musée régional

A short walk from the downtown area, La Pulperie de Chicoutimi is considered one of the major historic sites in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. Today, this century-old site is a museum that recounts the history of La Pulperie and showcases its important role in the development and economic growth of the city and region. What’s more, the museum is also a cultural venue, presenting a variety of art and educational exhibitions. Why not pack a lunch and have a picnic under one of the stunning trees in the magnificent park onsite? At La Pulperie, combine culture and nature to make your visit to the region truly memorable!


One passion, two wheels, three stories

Both a symbol of freedom for kids learning to ride and a practical, efficient means of transportation for city folks in a hurry, the bicycle has met the needs of cyclists of all ages and classes since its invention in the 19th century. But that’s not all! Did you know it’s also the most used mode of transportation in the world, with more than 1.5 billion bicycles on the planet? From June 1, 2024, to April 27, 2025, explore dozens of bicycles from all eras during One passion, two wheels, three stories, an exhibition that reveals the secrets of “this invention which literally changed the world.”


Permanent exhibit at the Pulperie museum.

Photo credit: La Pulperie de Chicoutimi Musée régional

Daniel T. Tremblay – Manifestations of Mystery

In the exhibition Daniel T. Tremblay – Manifestations of Mystery, self-taught Chicoutimi artist Daniel T. Tremblay takes a critical look at the society around him. In addition to creating impressive works of excessive nature, Tremblay believes that “for silence to declare itself, a voice must be given to the unspoken, to the tacit mysteries that inhabit our existence.” You can visit the exhibition from June 1 to September 22, 2024.


Celebrating the Fleurdelisé

Do you know where the Fleurdelisé comes from or when it became the official flag of Quebec? You’ll find answers to all your questions in the exhibition Celebrating the Fleurdelisé! You can learn all about this symbol that has been the pride of Quebecers since 1948, such as the meaning behind its colours, the story of how it became the province’s official flag, and much more. Created by Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex, this temporary exhibition will run from May 4 to September 22, 2024.


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La Pulperie de Chicoutimi/Regional Museum

La Pulperie de Chicoutimi/Regional Museum

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