TRAVEL TO THE HEART OF THE PAPER INDUSTRY!
In this immersive, self-guided tour, step back in time and meet the people who shaped a remarkable industrial journey. Set inside the former CIP (Canadian International Paper) filtration plant, your visit begins with the harsh realities faced by men and women workers from past centuries. You’ll then explore the technological and environmental challenges of an ever-evolving industry. From factory floor to forest, through the memories of yesterday and the outlook of tomorrow, become the privileged witnesses to a world shaped by Transformations.
Throughout your journey, the authenticity of the century-old building—showcasing its testimonies, artifacts, interactive challenges, astonishing scenery, and a breathtaking view of the river—makes this visit a multi-sensory, emotional, and thought-provoking experience.
The exhibition visit includes a Paper-Making Workshop (Atelier de fabrication de papier – Boréalis), and exclusively for Summer 2025, the virtual reality short film Ma Belle Saint-Maurice (Ma belle St-Maurice – Boréalis).
IMPORTANT
Allow 60 to 90 minutes for your visit.
ACCESSIBILITY
The museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility, with the exception of an occasional activity room that is not an integral part of the museum experience. The building has a passenger lift for moving between floors.
AUDIODESCRIPTION
An audio-described tour has been developed to make the Transformations exhibition accessible to visitors with visual impairments. It is also available to anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the exhibition's visual content. The audio description includes everything from the building itself to the details of the photographs on display. You can access the audio tour via your own device using the museum’s Wi-Fi or borrow an iPod Nano at the front desk. You can listen the first track here: Listen to the first track here Since the original purpose of the museum was industrial, we strongly advise you to come with someone. You'll be able to discover the site in a whole new way, with a tactile exploration of this historic industrial site.
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