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Museum · Saguenay, Quebec
La Pulperie de Chicoutimi
Regional museum set in the ruins and buildings of an 1896 pulp mill on the banks of the Chicoutimi River, about the history and culture of Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About La Pulperie de Chicoutimi
La Pulperie de Chicoutimi occupies the stone buildings and ruins of a pulp mill founded in 1896, which became one of the largest in the world in the early 20th century. The complex sits on the banks of the Chicoutimi River, near a waterfall that once powered the machines.
The regional museum tells the story of the Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean region: Indigenous peoples, colonization, the timber and paper industries, and workers’ lives. Temporary exhibitions address art and local themes. On the grounds, trails run among the ruins and the old hydraulic installations.
La Pulperie also manages the small white house that survived the 1996 flood in downtown Chicoutimi. Check opening days and the current schedule.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One and a half to two hours.
Best time
June to September, when the grounds and ruins can be explored for longer.
How to get there
On rue Dubuc in Chicoutimi, a few minutes’ drive from the centre.
Tip
Walk among the ruins after the exhibition: the scale of the buildings shows the size of the old mill.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about La Pulperie de Chicoutimi
What was La Pulperie de Chicoutimi?
A pulp mill founded in 1896 that became a regional museum.
What can you see at La Pulperie de Chicoutimi?
Exhibitions about the region’s history and the factory ruins by the river.
How long does the visit to La Pulperie take?
About one and a half to two hours.