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Monument · Saguenay, Quebec
Petite maison blanche
A small white wooden house in downtown Chicoutimi that remained standing on a rock while the 1996 flood flowed around it; today it is a small museum.
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 Petite maison blanche
In July 1996, heavy rains made the Chicoutimi River overflow violently, sweeping away houses and streets in the city center. A small white wooden house, built at the end of the 19th century on top of a rock, stayed standing while the water rushed around it. Images of the house surrounded by the current spread across the country.
The house was preserved in the same spot and became a symbol of the residents’ resilience. Inside, an exhibit tells the story of the flood, the following days and the reconstruction, with photographs, videos and testimonies.
A riverside park with the waterfall and walkways was created around it. The house is open during the summer season and is managed by La Pulperie; check the dates and the current fee 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
Half an hour to an hour.
Best time
From June to September, when it is usually open inside. The surrounding park is open year-round.
How to get there
In downtown Chicoutimi, near rue Racine, a few minutes’ walk from the dock.
Tip
Combine it with La Pulperie, which is nearby and tells the history of the same town.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Petite maison blanche
Why is the small white house in Chicoutimi famous?
It remained standing on a rock during the 1996 flood while the water destroyed houses around it.
Can you enter the small white house?
Yes, during the summer season, with an exhibit about the flood.
Who manages the small white house?
La Pulperie de Chicoutimi, the regional museum.